Abigail Coombes
Ballarat,VIC
Summary
I am an enthusiastic support worker who enjoys providing optimal support and assistance to individuals living with disabilities. My goal is to support clients with my empathetic, yet humorous personality to live as independently as possible, by implementing personalised, and effective programs which develop skills and abilities that allow them to participate in the community. I am able to represent the company of employment with professionalism, courtesy and compassion to both clients and families.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Disability Support Worker
Step Up Support Services
Ballarat, VIC
11.2023 - Current
- Liaise with family members, and case managers to ensure coordinated care plans.
- Observe and report changes in individuals physical and emotional condition and any issues that may affect their health.
- Carry out transportation services to appointments, social outings, and community engagement activities.
- Assist with light housekeeping duties, including cleaning, laundry, and maintaining a neat and secure space.
Disability Support Advisor
Life With Choice Care
Melton, VIC
08.2022 - 02.2025
- Documented detailed daily logs.
- Evaluated client profiles to determine appropriate support services.
- Assisting with employee scheduling and activity planning.
Disability Support Worker
SuUpport
Ballarat, VIC
10.2021 - 11.2023
- Maintained safety with tidy, clean, and hazard-free work environments.
- Driving clients safely to social activities and appointments.
- Providing assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, meal preparations, personal care, and assisting with domestic chores.
- Empowering clients to complete tasks and activities to the best of their abilities.
- Using a person centred approach to provide appropriate care for clients.
Education
Workers Screening Check -
NDIS
Certificate IV in Disability
GenU
Ballarat, VIC08.2022
Skills
- Participate effectively as a member of a team
- A strong sense of personal responsibility and excellent presentation
- Strong communication and listening skills
- Client focused
- Great computer skills
- Reliable, well organised, and able to work on own initiative
REFERENCES
Referees available upon request
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
Step Up Support Services
11.2023 - Current
Disability Support Advisor
Life With Choice Care
08.2022 - 02.2025
Disability Support Worker
SuUpport
10.2021 - 11.2023
Workers Screening Check -
NDIS
Certificate IV in Disability
GenU