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Taylor Forde

Mudgee,NSW

Summary

I am an experienced professional in the care industry seeking a role with your organisation because I believe you make an impact in the lives of people every day. I have just over 8 years of experience in the industry. I'm certain my experience can help your organisation grow to support more people. I have experience in admin and leading a team.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Program Officer

Mudgee Disability Support Services
Mudgee
02.2024 - Current

Key responsibilities include assessing the needs of people with disabilities, designing initiatives that address these needs, and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations. I often conduct research, gather data, and evaluate the effectiveness of programs to improve services and outcomes. I also provide training and support to staff, advocating for the rights and needs of individuals with disabilities.

Overall, I work to create an environment where individuals with disabilities can thrive, ensuring they have access to necessary resources and opportunities for participation in society.

Assistant Service Manager

Mudgee Disability Support Services
Mudgee, NSW, Australia
07.2024 - 11.2024
  • In the role as an Assistant Service Coordinator, I handle all client and staff matters, oversee staff activities, manage program implementation, ensure compliance with policies and procedures, create staff rosters, coordinate staff schedules, manage MDSS service centers, and prioritize client and family well-being

Disability Support Worker

MDSS
Mudgee, NSW, Australia
09.2021 - 03.2024
  • In my work I look after clients with extremely high needs and with deal with difficult behaviours in a group home
  • Also attended to their personal care, cook clean and assist with day to day activities
  • I attended to drop in supports and assist clients with cooking, cleaning, administration of medications and shopping
  • I look after clients with a variety of disabilities

Disability Support Worker

Glenray Industries
Bathurst, NSW, Australia
06.2021 - 09.2021
  • In my work at Glenray I cared for people with a variety of disabilities
  • Assisted with personal tasks, cooked, cleaned and provided clients with peg feeds

AIN (Assistant in Nursing)

Catholic Healthcare Limited
Bathurst, NSW, Australia
03.2015 - 08.2021
  • Provided support to elderly people by assisting with daily activities and personal tasks
  • This included providing support with eating, showering, dressing, tidying and cleaning

Christmas Casual

Australia Post
Australia
12.2014 - 12.2014
  • Sorted parcels into there correct towns
  • Sorted letters into there correct towns
  • Worked with a team

Retail Assistant

Felicity Smith
Australia
06.2014 - 12.2014
  • Answered questions regarding the store and its merchandise
  • Greeted customers and ascertained customers needs
  • Helped customers with questions, problems and complaints in person or telephone
  • Stocked shelves and supplies and organised displays
  • Verified that all customers received receipts for purchases
  • Developed positive customer relationships through friendly greetings and excellent service

Hairdressing Assistant

Karen Buttsworth
Kelso, Australia
12.2012 - 10.2014
  • Shampooed, conditioned and rinsed guests' hair using salon exclusive products
  • Cleaned, maintained and sterilized tools
  • Advised customers needs and gave advice about hairstyle and colour
  • Cleaned and maintained the entire salon

Cashier

McDonalds
Bathurst, NSW, Australia
08.2011 - 06.2012
  • Consistently provided friendly guest service and heartfelt hospitality
  • Promptly and empathetically handled guest concerns and complaints
  • Operated the drive - through window and sales register quickly and efficiently
  • Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service
  • Pleasantly and courteously interacted with customers
  • Maintained high standards of customer service during high volume fast paced operations
  • Prepared drinks and ice-cream items
  • Prepared all food orders with in a 2-3 minute time frame
  • Assembled food orders while maintaining appropriate portion control
  • Reported to each shift on time and ready to work

Education

Cert 4 - Disability Studies

TAFE NSW
NSW
11.2023

Skills

  • People orientated
  • Superior organisation ability
  • Time management
  • Patient and calm
  • Communication skills

Timeline

Assistant Service Manager

Mudgee Disability Support Services
07.2024 - 11.2024

Program Officer

Mudgee Disability Support Services
02.2024 - Current

Disability Support Worker

MDSS
09.2021 - 03.2024

Disability Support Worker

Glenray Industries
06.2021 - 09.2021

AIN (Assistant in Nursing)

Catholic Healthcare Limited
03.2015 - 08.2021

Christmas Casual

Australia Post
12.2014 - 12.2014

Retail Assistant

Felicity Smith
06.2014 - 12.2014

Hairdressing Assistant

Karen Buttsworth
12.2012 - 10.2014

Cashier

McDonalds
08.2011 - 06.2012

Cert 4 - Disability Studies

TAFE NSW
Taylor Forde