TESSA Gill
Brisbane,QLD
Summary
Enthusiastic Recreation Assistant with 3 of years providing recreation services and programs to promote positive, fun environment. Successful history developing collaborative relationships with participants to support community efforts. Exercised independent judgment within policy and procedural guidelines.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Recreational Assistant
Community Bridging Services
Gilles Plains, SA
10.2019 - 12.2021
- Opened, closed, and secured facilities at prescribed times to accommodate scheduled activities.
- Performed clerical, accounting and bookkeeping duties to process participation fees and reconcile cash receipts daily.
- Transported and escorted program participants to and from activities and on field trips.
- Designed customized client programs to meet individual fitness needs.
- Assisting personal care.
- Developing skills & promoting independence..
- Administrating medication.
Load and Haul operator
Vimba Warta
Olympic Dam, SA
01.2018 - 09.2019
- Operating Machinery.
- Performing pre-start checks.
- Accurately record logs and records.
- Identify hazards.
- Safety focused.
- Completing TTTC'S.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
Trades Assistant
Workpac Olympic Dam
Olympic Dam, SA
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Manual Handling.
- Confined Space Awareness.
- Identifying Hazards.
- Ability to adhere to site specific safety procedures.
- Team Orientated.
- Completing TTTC'S.
- Fire watch.
Youth Worker
Baptist Care Emergency Services
Adelaide, SA
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Financial Management.
- Scheduled and accompanied youth clients to outside appointments such as therapy sessions, medical appointments and social outings.
- Completed necessary reports and documentation to maintain thorough, accurate case records.
- Advocating for client group.
Assistant Coach
Queenstown Gymnastics
Queenstown, SA
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Implemented exercise programs and training strategies to bolster individual and team performance.
- Managed strength drills and fitness circuits to bolster athletes' coordination and performance levels.
- Promoted stretching, mobility work and proper form to help athletes safely build strength.
- Built positive and productive relationships with parents of student athletes.
- Participated in fundraising events, helping team bring in funds to pay for travel and other expenses.
Carer
Disability Services SA
Adelaide, SA
01.2005 - 01.2008
- Helped clients manage money, pay bills and shop for groceries or personal items.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep and eating patterns in staff communications books.
- Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
Education
Advanced Beauty Therapy -
Heather Langton Academy of Beauty Therapy
2016
Certificate III in Disability Work -
College For Learning And Development
2008
Certificate I - Certificate I in Hospitality
The Quality Training Company
2003
Lefevre High School
2002
Skills
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Time Management
- Recreational Program Planning
- Scheduling Events and Programs
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Group Discussions
- Safety standards and protocols
- PPE Compliance
- First Aid/CPR
Certification
- Enter & work in confined spaces.
- Work safely at heights.
- LV License.
References
LYNN FEENY - Shift Supervisor CBS
0413853932
HELEN CONNELL - Shift Supervisor Disability SA
0402745115
MEL GROCKE - FRIEND
0447139117
Timeline
Recreational Assistant
Community Bridging Services
10.2019 - 12.2021
Load and Haul operator
Vimba Warta
01.2018 - 09.2019
Trades Assistant
Workpac Olympic Dam
01.2017 - 01.2018
Youth Worker
Baptist Care Emergency Services
01.2013 - 01.2014
Assistant Coach
Queenstown Gymnastics
01.2011 - 01.2013
Carer
Disability Services SA
01.2005 - 01.2008
Advanced Beauty Therapy -
Heather Langton Academy of Beauty Therapy
Certificate III in Disability Work -
College For Learning And Development
Certificate I - Certificate I in Hospitality
The Quality Training Company
Lefevre High School