Nisha Manes
Education Assistant & Disability Support Worker
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About
Compassionate and dedicated Education Assistant with over 5 years of experience working as a Disability Support Worker, supporting individuals with diverse physical, intellectual, and developmental needs. Skilled in providing personalized care, promoting independence, and creating supportive and inclusive environments for students with special needs. Experienced in assisting with learning activities, behavior support, communication strategies, and daily routines while working collaboratively with families and multidisciplinary teams.
Strong ability to build positive relationships, manages challenging behaviors with patience and empathy, and support students' social, emotional, and academic development. Committed to enhancing student wellbeing, participation, and learning outcomes through person-centered support.
Experience
Support Worker Level 3 - MercyCare WA - Perth
(2023-01)
- Provide personal care and daily living support to clients in home settings
- Assist with manual handling, including hoist transfers and mobility support
- Support clients with complex conditions such as Autism and ADHD
- Transport clients to appointments and assist with shopping and community access
- Perform household tasks including cleaning, meal preparation, and bed making
- Build strong client relationships through companionship and emotional support
- Monitor client wellbeing and report changes to supervisors
- Maintain high standards of punctuality and professionalism
Home Care Support Worker - Anglicare Tasmania - Hobart
- Assisted clients with personal care including bathing, dressing, and grooming
- Supported manual handling tasks (bed-to-chair transfers, vehicle assistance)
- Transported clients to appointments and community activities
- Performed household duties such as cleaning, bed making, and meal assistance
- Provided companionship and emotional support to elderly clients
- Maintained a safe and supportive living environment
Manager - Star Lounge Café - Sydney
- Managed daily café operations, staff supervision, and customer service
- Handled rostering, inventory control, and cash management
- Trained and mentored staff to maintain high service standards
- Resolved customer issues and ensured positive experiences
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations
Education
Bachelor of Computer Application - Computer Application - Punjab Technical University (2008-04 - 2011-03)
Diploma and Advanced Diploma of Management - Management - Unique International College Granville (2014-01 - 2015-07)
Bachelor of Business Accounting - Business Accounting - King's Own Institute (2015-07 - 2017-11)
Diploma of Leadership and Management - Leadership and Management - Royal Gurkhas Institute of Technology (2018-10 - 2019-09)
