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Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Taye Power

Newcastle,Australia

Summary

Attentive Youth Worker/Disability Worker with proven background in providing supportive and nurturing environments for youth. Demonstrates valuable experience in crisis intervention and conflict resolution, contributing to well-being of individuals under care. Known for effective communication and empathetic listening skills.

Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Youth Care Worker

Allambi Care
06.2025 - Current
  • Provided a safe and nurturing environment for at-risk youth through consistent supervision and positive reinforcement.
  • Conducted regular safety checks and maintained facility cleanliness, ensuring a secure and hygienic environment for all program participants.
  • Improved communication skills among youths by encouraging group discussions and collaborative projects.
  • Enhanced youth development by implementing structured activities and educational support.
  • Ensured proper medication administration for individuals under my care according to doctors'' orders.
  • 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.

Disability Support Worker

Mids Support
02.2025 - 06.2025
  • Help clients with hygiene, grooming and bathroom assistance to support daily living needs.
  • Prepared or assisted with meal preparation to encourage client nutrition.
  • Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
  • 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.
  • Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviors, and incidents.

Community Carer

Carexcell
12.2024
  • Managed time effectively to balance the needs of multiple clients throughout the day.
  • Administered medication as prescribed and maintained medication schedules.
  • Developed strong rapport with clients through empathetic communication and attentive service.
  • Demonstrated patience, resilience, and compassion in challenging caregiving situations.
  • Performed light housekeeping tasks to maintain a clean living environment for clients.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and eating.
  • Administered medications and other treatments to maintain ongoing care plans.
  • Executed tasks to alleviate physical discomfort and promote social connectedness, emotional wellbeing and general health.
  • Organized community-based activities to promote integration and socialization.

Retail Cashier

Bunnings Warehouse
04.2024 - Current
  • Completed purchases correctly using multiple systems and maintained accurate drawer counts.
  • Stayed current on upcoming promotions and merchandise changes to better serve customers' needs.
  • Engaged customers and interacted positively to create world-class experiences.
  • Promoted special program offerings such as loyalty enrollments and credit card applications.
  • Unpacking and packing stock.
  • Use of machinery.
  • Cash handling.
  • Employed excellent customer relations to expertly resolve various conflicts and concerns.
  • Monitored customers for signs of unauthorized, suspicious and criminal behavior to help protect store personnel and assets, as well as customers.
  • Followed cash protection and fraud prevention strategies consistently to minimize store losses.
  • Updated signage to reflect temporary promotional pricing or permanent changes.
  • Uphold company merchandise presentation standards for products to drive sales.
  • Ticketed merchandise and arranged into eye-catching displays to promote sales.
  • Checked aisles regularly to find and correct problems such as spills and disorganized displays.
  • Collected and shared customer feedback to assist with continuous retail improvement strategies.
  • Liaised with the management team regarding any operational issues or shortages at the checkout area.

Front of House Staff Member

Queens Wharf Hotel
01.2024 - 04.2024
  • Followed detailed recipes while effectively adjusting for large-scale meal production.
  • Coordinated with kitchen team to ensure timely preparation and delivery of orders.
  • Developed new menu items based on seasonal ingredients and customer feedback.
  • Operated kitchen equipment safely, including grills, ovens, and fryers.
  • Operation of tills.
  • Customer service.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization in kitchen and serving areas to meet health standards.
  • Fostered a positive working environment by supporting team members during busy shifts.
  • Prepared diverse food items according to customer requests and dietary restrictions.
  • Collaborated with management to identify operational improvements that increased efficiency.
  • Enhanced dining experience by providing excellent customer service at all times.
  • Addressed customer inquiries and complaints with professionalism and patience.
  • Managed inventory, restocked supplies, and minimized waste through efficient use of resources.
  • Kept up-to-date with food safety certifications and trainings.
  • Offered above-and-beyond help with dining needs to maintain hospitable environment.

Cleaner

Powers Health Practise
07.2020 - 12.2023
  • Vacuumed common areas and wiped down surfaces.
  • Replenished bathroom supplies such as soap, toilet paper, and paper towels.
  • Followed all health and safety regulations to minimize risk of accidents.
  • Cleaned assigned rooms per hospitality standards and guidelines.
  • Selected appropriate cleaning materials and equipment.
  • Notified management of additional maintenance and repair needs.
  • Performed spot cleaning on high-touch areas.
  • Removed trash properly and in line with local regulations.
  • Removed stains from hard and soft surfaces.
  • Dusted and wiped light fixtures, windowsills and baseboards.
  • Climbed to hard-to-reach places for high dusting.
  • Maintained cleanliness of floors by sweeping, mopping, and polishing.
  • Reported damages observed while cleaning.
  • Used time-saving methods to meet deadlines.
  • Moved supplies, linens, and consumables to appropriate rooms.
  • Restocked rooms and common areas with supplies.

Education

High School Diploma -

Mackillop College
Port Macquarie, NSW
12.2022

Skills

  • Relationship building
  • Organizational skills
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Critical thinking
  • Cash handling
  • Attention to detail
  • Mindfulness-Based Interventions
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Therapeutic techniques
  • Documentation and recordkeeping
  • Problem-solving
  • Teamwork
  • Coaching and development
  • Goal setting
  • Improving well-being

Certification

Current WWCCFirst aid certificate + CPRPolice checkNDIS Worker ClearanceRSA/RCG

Hobbies and Interests

Gym, Running, Reading, Soccer

Timeline

Youth Care Worker

Allambi Care
06.2025 - Current

Disability Support Worker

Mids Support
02.2025 - 06.2025

Community Carer

Carexcell
12.2024

Retail Cashier

Bunnings Warehouse
04.2024 - Current

Front of House Staff Member

Queens Wharf Hotel
01.2024 - 04.2024

Cleaner

Powers Health Practise
07.2020 - 12.2023

High School Diploma -

Mackillop College
Taye Power