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Shannon Weiss

Glenvale,QLD

Summary

Ambitious, career-focused job seeker, anxious to obtain an entry-level disability support worker position to help launch career while achieving company goals. I am a mother of 7 adult children and one grandson I have a big passion for helping people archive goals in life and help their every day living to make life easier and happier for them. I am a very empathetic person with a big heart, very compassionate about caring and helping others. I believe everyone has a right to live as freely as possible while having support in things to help their lives be somewhat easier and fulfilling. Background includes successfully managing documentation and daily living support needs for disabled clients. Good organizational skills with a hardworking mentality and caring approach. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Disability Youth Support Worker

aruma
Toowoomba , QLD
07.2022 - Current
  • Directed activities to promote growth in mental, emotional and educational areas.
  • Built and maintained strong relationships with patients by successfully resolving issues and responding promptly to phone inquiries.
  • Provided comprehensive assistance in multi-disciplinary environment.
  • Used calm, positive, and encouraging approach with youth.
  • Monitored client compliance with prescribed treatments plans while providing emotional support as needed.
  • Encouraged completion of daily chores and personal hygiene practices.
  • Reported incidents that negatively affected child safety.
  • Encouraged positive behaviors through role modeling, mentorship, and reward systems.
  • Created a safe environment by enforcing rules while using therapeutic approaches when necessary.
  • Documented child progress, reporting extreme changes in behavior.

Hospital Volunteer

Toowoomba foundation
Toowoomba , QLD
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Delivered products to customer locations on time.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
  • Understood and followed oral and written directions.
  • Delivered mail and packages between departments within the hospital complex.

Disability Support Worker

aruma
Toowoomba , QLD
08.2021 - 07.2022
  • Provided assistance in the home environment including meal preparation and light housekeeping.
  • Developed strategies to help individuals cope with their disability.
  • Participated in team meetings with supervisors, doctors, nurses, therapists.
  • Monitored and evaluated client progress compared to measurable treatment and care plan goals.
  • Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
  • Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
  • Administered medication according to doctor's orders and monitored side effects.
  • Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium and high protein diets.
  • Assisted individuals in performing wide range of housekeeping functions to develop levels of ability.
  • Coordinated doctor appointments, exercise, recreation, and family visits to maintain schedule.
  • Provided emotional support to individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

Early Childhood Educator Assistant

Highfields Childcare Centre
Highfields, QLD
03.2021 - 04.2021
  • Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment
  • Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teachers lesson delivery
  • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance
  • Promoted physical, mental and social development by implementing classroom games and outdoor recreational activities
  • Completed and filed daily paperwork for classroom activities, including meal count sheets and attendance logs
  • Oversaw students in classroom & common areas to monitor, enforce rules & support teachers
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student’s health and classroom efficiency
  • Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities
  • Maintained well controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors
  • Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance
  • Encourage children to interact with each other and participate in group activities
  • Organized snack time and nap hours
  • Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures
  • Observed student’s performance and recorded relevant data to assess progress
  • Collaborated with adults and children to provide safe and educational experience
  • Choose materials and developed lessons plans to enhance skills for individual students.

Group Leader

Highfields Childcare Centre
Highfields, QLD
03.2018 - 04.2021
  • Built positive relationships with students through active listening
  • Keep students safe and secure, whether in classroom, outside or on trips
  • Supervised and motivated in activities with support
  • Provided appropriate behavioral guidance to all children
  • Managed and led activities prompting growth in mental, emotional and educational areas
  • Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities
  • Applied play-based strategies, including crafts and games, to provide diverse approaches to learning
  • Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning
  • Allowed for ample outdoor recreation time to support physical development
  • Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies
  • Developed age-appropriate activities and programs for 6 weeks to school age
  • Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting and toileting
  • Maintained child-friendly environment with access to outdoor activities
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness
  • Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures
  • Assessed babies and toddlers against established early childhood developmental milestones, preparing children observations, progress reports for each child
  • Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays, due to hazards or inefficient layouts
  • Assisted students with homework issues and helped to incorporate positive study skills
  • Provided key emotional support to special needs youths
  • Attended staff development meetings and workshops, applied information from those events into daily activities
  • Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development
  • Observed play activities to identify positive behavior and areas in need of improvement, implementing behaviors redirection where appropriate
  • Maintained daily records of children’s individuals’ activities, behaviors, meals and naps
  • Discussed programs policies and practices to families and visitors
  • Offered and meet parents about daily activities and reports on behaviors and developments
  • Enforced rules and managed behaviors through developmentally appropriate discipline
  • Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play and instruction
  • Created safe and engaging learning environment for groups diverse children with various learning styles
  • Kept notes of behavior issues, food served and medication administered to children
  • Developed lessons and activities to promote children physical and emotional development
  • Worked with children individually and in groups to teach social, communicative and problem-solving skills
  • Prepared group activities to enhance socialization, communication and problem-solving skills for children.

Domestic Cleaner

Best Western Plus Ambassador on Ruthven
Toowoomba, QLD
06.2017 - 11.2017
  • Completed laundry services with special attention to care instructions, including hand-washing and dry cleaning
  • Removed bed linen from rooms and pre-treated stains to maintain and restore linen condition
  • Engaged with guests on room requirements and amenities to promote overall satisfaction
  • Disposed of rubbish and recyclables each day to avoid buildup
  • Restocked room supplies such as facial tissues for personal touch with every job
  • Restocked linen and cycled towels and sheets in all areas of full-service hotel-based spa
  • Cleaned and socked 40 rooms per day, by replacing towels, linens, vacuuming floors, making beds and restocking bathroom items
  • Verified cleanliness and organization of storage areas and carts
  • Rotated linens in storerooms and replenished when supplied ran low
  • Hand-dusted and wiped down office furniture, fixtures and window sills to keep areas clean and comfortable
  • Vacuumed rugs and carpeted areas in offices, lobbies and corridors
  • Disinfected and mopped bathrooms to keep facilities sanitary and clean
  • Moved furniture around the rooms to clean behind and underneath
  • Dusted picture frames and wall hangings
  • Polished glass surfaces and windows.

Skills

  • Child supervision
  • Teamwork
  • Activity planning
  • First aid & safety
  • Responsible
  • Meal planning
  • COMMUNICATION
  • Curriculum development
  • Childcare
  • Healthy environment
  • Progress documentation
  • Positive person
  • Program Planning
  • Social Skill Development
  • Youth Development
  • Over night shifts
  • Over night awake shifts
  • Flexibility

References

  • Rachelle Beneke/ ph. 0455848285
  • Bri Barton/ ph. 0417807732
  • Justin Mears/ ph. 0448756922

Timeline

Hospital Volunteer

Toowoomba foundation
05.2023 - 08.2023

Disability Youth Support Worker

aruma
07.2022 - Current

Disability Support Worker

aruma
08.2021 - 07.2022

Early Childhood Educator Assistant

Highfields Childcare Centre
03.2021 - 04.2021

Group Leader

Highfields Childcare Centre
03.2018 - 04.2021

Domestic Cleaner

Best Western Plus Ambassador on Ruthven
06.2017 - 11.2017

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