Tara Sloan
Dawesville
Summary
Professional support worker skilled in delivering high-quality care and assistance to individuals with disabilities. Proven ability to create positive and inclusive environment that fosters client independence and well-being. Strong team collaborator with focus on achieving results and adapting to changing needs, while displaying empathy and patience.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Disability Support Worker
Zeroboundaries Disability Support
11.2023 - Current
- Provided assistance in daily living activities.
- Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
- Developed strong interpersonal relationships with clients, earning their trust and respect through consistent empathy and understanding.
- Supported clients in maintaining a clean living space by assisting with household tasks such as laundry, meal preparation, and general tidying.
- Enhanced quality of life for clients with physical and intellectual disabilities through compassionate care and assistance.
- Maintained safety with tidy, clean, and hazard-free home environments.
- Prepared nutritious meals to meet individual dietary needs for clients.
- Provided emotional support to clients during challenging times, fostering resilience and coping skills.
- Communicated regularly with family members about client progress, addressing any concerns or questions promptly.
- Assisted clients in reaching personal goals through targeted skill-building activities and therapeutic interventions.
- Implemented behaviour management techniques when required for the safety of both clients and staff members involved.
- Worked closely with therapists and other specialists to implement prescribed interventions consistently, leading to measurable improvements in client functioning.
Subway
Luke Anderson
05.2022 - 10.2023
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Skilled at opening and closing, fulfilling large catering orders under pressure.
- Trained new staff members in workplace procedures and setting high quality standards.
Sales Manager
Invictus United
03.2020 - 01.2022
- Promoted to a managerial position within six months of employment.
- Travelled to regional communities within Western Australia and the Northern Territory to expand customer reach with our sales team.
- Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
- Increased sales revenue by developing and implementing effective sales strategies.
- Built long-lasting client relationships through excellent customer service and consistent followups.
- Led a successful sales team by providing motivational coaching and performance-based incentives.
- Organized regular sales meetings to review progress, share best practices, and set achievable targets for continued success.
- Consistently met or exceeded quarterly sales targets through diligent effort and persistence in closing deals.
- Overcame objections from potential clients by addressing concerns effectively and offering customized solutions based on their unique needs.
- Provided ongoing training and mentorship for junior sales staff, fostering professional development and career growth.
- Fostered culture of continuous improvement, encouraging feedback and implementing best practices in sales operations.
- Enhanced team performance with comprehensive training sessions, focusing on product knowledge and sales techniques.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Care And Education
University of Notre Dame Australia
Fremantle, WA07-2021
High School Diploma -
St Hildas Anglican School For Girls
Perth, WA12-2019
Skills
- Daily living assistance
- Housekeeping and meal preparation
- Relationship building
- Disability awareness
- Incident reports
- Health and safety
- Daily living requirements
- Family communication
- Emotional support
- Client transportation
- Recreational activities
- Positive reinforcement
- Empathy and patience
- Client advocacy
Accomplishments
- .Guided a client in launching their clothing business, designing shirts and bags with original artwork, leading to successful sales at the Kalamunda Artisan Markets.
- Applied gradual exposure therapy, directly improving a young client's independence and boosting their confidence.
- Worked with a client to reduce their social anxiety, implementing strategies that allowed them to feel comfortable in crowded environments.
- Developed and introduced task planning software, creating customized daily task lists that reduced client overwhelm and increased their ability to manage daily responsibilities.
- Led collaborative efforts with a team of professionals, driving significant improvements in life skills for all clients.
Certification
- First Aid Certification
- ServSafe Food Handler's Certification
- WA Driver's License
- NDIS Worker Orientation Module
- NDIS Worker screening
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
Zeroboundaries Disability Support
11.2023 - Current
Subway
Luke Anderson
05.2022 - 10.2023
Sales Manager
Invictus United
03.2020 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Care And Education
University of Notre Dame Australia
High School Diploma -
St Hildas Anglican School For Girls
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