ABIGAIL HARRINGTON
Carrum Downs,Australia
Summary
Support Worker and Early Childhood Educator skilled in creating tailored care plans and providing daily living support across disability and childcare environments. Strong emphasis on collaboration with healthcare professionals and fostering independence in clients to improve overall well-being. Support Worker and Early Childhood Educator with expertise in developing individualized care plans and promoting independence for clients with diverse needs. Committed to enhancing quality of life through effective relationship-building and daily living support in both disability and childcare settings. Dedicated Support Worker and Early Childhood Educator with a robust background in disability support and childcare. Recognized for reliability and a person-centered approach, effectively enhancing clients' quality of life through tailored care plans and daily living support.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Disability Support Worker
Attainable Care
Mount Waverly, Victoria
03.2026 - Current
- Developed individualized care plans based on client needs and preferences.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care tasks.
- Contributed to case reviews of client status and progress.
- Partnered with registered nurses and physiotherapists to provide care to patients.
- Consulted with client care team to continually update care plans.
- Helped clients adjust to new lifestyles during periods of incapacitation or recuperation.
- Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse, and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
- Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
Support Worker
Private & Community Support Work
01.2024 - Current
- Provide support to individuals with a range of disabilities including physical, intellectual, and psychosocial needs.
- Experience working in SIL environments, supporting daily routines, household tasks, and independent living skills.
- Assist with community access including appointments, shopping, transport, and social activities.
- Provide personal care and promote independence and choice while maintaining documentation and communication with support networks.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities to enhance quality of life.
- Communicated effectively with team members to ensure coordinated client support.
- Documented client progress and needs accurately in support work records.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to clients during challenging times.
- Monitored incoming emails, chat messages, calls, or other forms of communication from customers seeking assistance or information regarding products or services offered by the company.
Private Nanny
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Provided one-on-one childcare in home settings, managed routines, school pickups, meals, hygiene, and sleep schedules.
- Delivered age-appropriate learning activities and maintained strong communication with parents.
- Supervised daily activities and routines for multiple children.
- Developed engaging educational activities to promote learning and creativity.
- Prepared nutritious meals and snacks according to dietary guidelines.
- Coordinated communication between parents and caregivers regarding child development.
- Provided emotional support and guidance during challenging situations.
- Ensured a safe and clean environment for children to play and learn.
Early Childhood Educator
Clever Kids Early Learning Centre
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Supported room routines, transitions, EYLF programming, observations, and documentation.
- Assisted children's emotional and developmental needs and stepped into leadership responsibilities when required.
- Assisted in planning and implementing daily lesson activities for children.
- Facilitated small group activities to enhance children's social skills and learning.
- Supported teachers in maintaining a safe and engaging classroom environment.
- Maintained a clean and organized classroom environment that was conducive to learning.
- Participated in staff meetings to discuss curriculum updates and classroom strategies.
- Helped children with daily routines, including meals and hygiene practices.
- Conducted regular assessments of each child's development progress and shared results with parents.
Educator Assistant
Hope Early Learning Centre
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Supported children's learning, hygiene routines, and room organization.
- Contributed to a safe and positive learning environment.
- Facilitated smooth transitions into and out of childcare center with optimal security practices.
- Prepared monthly reports on the status of the Childcare Team Lead position to senior management.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors supplying materials necessary for operating the childcare center.
- Provided leadership, guidance and support to staff members in the day-to-day operations of the childcare center.
- Reviewed curriculum materials to ensure they met the needs of all children enrolled at the childcare center.
Retail Assistant
Savers
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Customer service, POS, cash handling
- Assisted customers in locating products and answering inquiries.
- Operated cash register and processed transactions accurately.
- Maintained store organization and cleanliness for a pleasant shopping experience.
- Collaborated with team members to restock merchandise efficiently.
- Provided product knowledge to enhance customer satisfaction and engagement.
- Assisted in visual merchandising to create attractive displays and layouts.
Education
Year 12 - Accelerated
Monterey Secondary College
01-2022
Certificate III -
Early Childhood Education & Care
01-2022
Certificate II -
Hospitality
01-2021
Skills
- Person-Centered Disability Support
- SIL Support
- Community Access & Social Participation
- Daily Living Support
- Behavioral & Emotional Support
- Documentation & Progress Notes
- Communication & Family Engagement
- EYLF Understanding
- Customer Service
- Team Collaboration
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 04/21/06
Certification
- certificate 3 in Early childhood and education
- First Aid and CPR
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
Attainable Care
03.2026 - Current
Support Worker
Private & Community Support Work
01.2024 - Current
Private Nanny
01.2024 - 01.2025
Early Childhood Educator
Clever Kids Early Learning Centre
01.2023 - 01.2025
Educator Assistant
Hope Early Learning Centre
01.2022 - 01.2023
Retail Assistant
Savers
01.2021 - 01.2022
Year 12 - Accelerated
Monterey Secondary College
Certificate III -
Early Childhood Education & Care
Certificate II -
Hospitality