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Our Experts Say Jessica
Michelle
Accommodation Manager
Support Worker
Meet Jessica, our accommodation manager for our group homes in Spurway Street, Ermington and North Road, Eastwood. Fun fact about her: Jess is a massive ‘foodie’ and can give you a restaurant recommendation for absolutely every cuisine you can think of!
Meet Michelle, one of our support workers for our group home on Adeline St, Bass Hill. Apart from supporting our wonderful clients each day, on her days off Michelle loves nothing more than to spend quality time reading books and socialising with her friends and family.
What is a day in the life like as an accommodation manager?
What is a day in the life like as a Support Worker?
My days are very busy and no day is the same! A typical day consists of phone calls and admin, but sometimes things pop up that require my immediate attention. The best part about my job is spending time with my clients and helping my amazing team support them to live their lives to the fullest.
Key highlight so far in your career at Royal Rehab? Having the pleasure and opportunity to support clients with traumatic brain injuries. I have been very lucky to join a team of very supportive colleagues and management which makes coming into work fun.
How would your co-workers describe your personality?
My days at work are spent supporting and promoting client independence. This could mean anything from assisting in meal preparations to playing card games together. I love being able to create an enjoyable atmosphere within the homes and helping clients to achieve their goals.
Key highlight so far in your career at Royal Rehab? That would be the time I became a key worker to a client where I was responsible for their care and development along with the team. I am thankful to have been given this opportunity, and to have a good team and a supportive accommodation manager who has faith in my abilities.
How would your co-workers describe your personality?
Well, I asked some of them today! I’ve been told I’m quite funny, really friendly, proactive and a bit of a perfectionist.
My co-workers would describe me as honest, trustworthy, bubbly and a great team player.
What is a quote you live by?
What is a quote you live by?
“Always leave room for dessert.”
“Be a flamingo in a flock of pigeons” — I may have borrowed this from my coffee mug!
What is one thing you can’t live without? I can’t live without Cooper Rose, my three-year-old choodle (chihuahua x poodle) that all my clients absolutely love!
What is one thing you can’t live without? I can’t live without my family… and chocolate!
Interested in being part of the team? Head over to our website: royalrehab.com.au/about-us/careers to find out more about our current vacancies.
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