Jeff Brand
Cooperabung,NSW
Summary
Compassionate and experienced Disability Support Worker with over 19 years of hands-on care, specialising in complex and high-needs support. Skilled in managing physical, cognitive, and medical challenges, with a strong focus on promoting independence, dignity, and quality of life. Known for building trusting relationships and providing tailored support that meets individual needs.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Complex Disability Support Worker
Self-Employed
01.2025 - Current
- Supporting clients with high and complex needs, including quadriplegia, cerebral palsy, autism, ABI, dementia, epilepsy, anxiety, bipolar, PTSD, asthma, and COPD.
- Providing bowel management, PEG/Tube feeding, catheter care, dysphasia management, cough assist, and seizure management.
- Assisting with daily living, personal care, mobility, and community access.
- Delivering emotional support, behaviour management, and mental health assistance.
Complex Disability Support Worker
Self-Employed
01.2025 - Current
- Provide specialised care for clients with complex physical, behavioural, and medical needs.
- Deliver advanced care including PEG feeding, bowel management, seizure monitoring, and cough assist.
- Support clients with mobility, personal care, dysphagia management, and emotional wellbeing.
- Manage crisis situations with calm decision-making and de-escalation strategies.
Disability Support Worker
Self-Employed
01.2022 - Current
- Provide in-home and community support for clients with varied disabilities.
- Deliver clinical supports such as catheter care, bowel management, PEG feeding, seizure management, and dysphagia care.
- Assist with daily living activities, personal hygiene, and social/community access.
- Work with clients managing quadriplegia, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, dementia, autism, and PTSD.
- Maintain detailed care records and follow NDIS quality and safeguarding standards.
Textile & Graphics Designer Business Owner
Self-Employed
01.2019 - Current
- Founded and manage a successful textile and e-commerce business.
- Oversee operations including customer service, logistics, sales, and staff training.
- Built strong organisational and problem-solving skills transferable to support work.
Carer
Family Support
01.2006 - 01.2024
- Provided full-time care for a family member with quadriplegia and high medical needs.
- Managed personal care, medication, therapy routines, and mobility support.
- Developed strong skills in complex care, empathy, patience, and problem-solving.
- Advocated for medical, emotional, and social needs.
- Self-managed complex NDIS plan including staffing, budgeting, rostering, invoicing, and compliance.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary teams, liaised with service providers, and ensured high-quality, person-centred care.
Catering Manager
Motor Raceway
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Managed high-volume catering operations in a fast-paced environment.
- Supervised staff, coordinated logistics, and ensured compliance with safety standards.
- Strengthened leadership and multitasking skills while engaging with diverse groups.
Butcher Apprentice
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Trained in all aspects of the trade, focusing on precision, safety, and quality service.
- Developed teamwork and customer service skills.
Hydroponic Herb Farm Worker
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Assisted with production, harvesting, and packaging of crops.
- Gained hands-on agricultural knowledge and attention to detail.
Commercial Show Breeding - All Rounder
01.2003 - 01.2006
- Managed animal care, breeding, showing, and farm operations.
- Built resilience, problem-solving, and responsibility through hands-on work.
Education
Year 10 -
Benalla College
Benalla Skills
- Complex Disability & High Needs Care
- Mental Health Support (Anxiety, Bipolar, PTSD)
- Dementia, ABI, Epilepsy, Autism Care
- Bowel Management, PEG/Tube Feeding, Catheter Care
- Dysphasia Management, Cough Assist, Seizure Management
- Personal Care & Daily Living Assistance
- Behaviour Management & Emotional Support
- NDIS Plan & Budget Management
- Invoicing, Payments & Financial Reporting
- Staff Recruitment, Training & Rostering
- Advocacy & Stakeholder Engagement (NDIS, Service Providers, Medical Teams)
- Compliance, Record-Keeping & Documentation
- Time Management, Organisation & Problem-Solving
- Housekeeping and meal preparation
- Daily living assistance
- Personal care
Timeline
Complex Disability Support Worker
Self-Employed
01.2025 - Current
Complex Disability Support Worker
Self-Employed
01.2025 - Current
Disability Support Worker
Self-Employed
01.2022 - Current
Textile & Graphics Designer Business Owner
Self-Employed
01.2019 - Current
Catering Manager
Motor Raceway
01.2014 - 01.2016
Butcher Apprentice
01.2010 - 01.2013
Hydroponic Herb Farm Worker
01.2007 - 01.2010
Carer
Family Support
01.2006 - 01.2024
Commercial Show Breeding - All Rounder
01.2003 - 01.2006
Year 10 -
Benalla College