Hello! I'm May Patel, a seasoned professional with over a decade of experience in business support across multiple sectors, including allied health, aged care, disability services, community services, hospital recruiting, education, hospitality, and correctional services. My journey has equipped me with a unique understanding of what clients and candidates need from a recruitment agency, especially from my time working as a temp with previous agencies.𝐌𝐲 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲𝐍𝐮𝐥𝐬𝐞𝐧 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 - 𝐀𝐫𝐞𝐚 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫 (𝟓+ 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬)During my tenure at Nulsen Disability Group, I served as an Area Coordinator, where I was dedicated to supporting individuals with disabilities living in SIL and SDA homes. My role involved a variety of responsibilities, including:- Assisted individuals in achieving their personal goals.- Managed house and support staff effectively.- Arranged and attended medical appointments and specialist referrals.- Ordered necessary resources, consumables, and PPE.- Organized group home finances and budgets.- Worked closely with stakeholders, trustees, guardians, and families.- Ensured services were provided in line with policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with NDIS legislation.- Facilitated staff training, monitored performance, and managed KPIs.- Handled shopping, petty cash, and budgets for group homes.- Managed incident reports, complaints, and feedback procedures.𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐀 - 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫In my role as a Community Living Coordinator at Autism Association WA, I focused on enhancing the quality of life for individuals with autism through comprehensive community support and living arrangements.𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 - 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫As a Lead Disability Support Worker at Active Foundation Group, I took on key responsibilities that included:- Supervised staff and oriented new employees.- Managed mental health behavior support systems.- Oversaw staff performance and client risk management.- Led team meetings to foster collaboration and efficiency.- Supported clients and their families in accessing needed services and resources.- Developed and implemented individual plans, health, behavior, and goal plans.- Carried out duties in line with OHS guidelines.- Identified safety hazards and reported incidents.- Handled day-to-day problem-solving, including crisis and emotional stress management.