Agoot (John) Akau

Dedicated and eager to help young people reach full potential through positive and effective support. Compassionate and encouraging with 10 years of experience working with youth of all ages. Assists youth in navigating various situations using healthy coping skills.

In Addition, Caring Disability Support Worker skilled at working with individuals living with intellectual disability issues. Versed in daily living support, meal preparation and mobility assistance. Offers excellent interpersonal and communication skills developed through field experience.

• Professional knowledge and skills working with vulnerable people, NDIS & young people at risk
• Knowledge and understanding of complex needs
• Communicate freely and respectfully with other and in team environment
• Knowledge of understanding people, families and communities
• Cultural Awareness and understanding how their beliefs and values impact clients and worker
• Multitasking skills
• Well aware of professional boundaries

• 03/01/23, Current, People First Community Care, Support Worker, Personal care: showering, dressing, grooming and medication assistance, Domestic assistance: light household cleaning, laundry and meal preparation, Social support/transportation: social activities, shopping/groceries, travelling to medical appointments, Supporting customers in the use of aids and personal equipment including: standing or walking frames, wheelchairs, manual or electric hoists, sliding sheets or moving boards, hearing aids and other physical aids, Supporting customers with complex and/or challenging needs, Monitoring the well-being of customers and reporting on their progress, Participating in staff meetings and attending training as required
• 11/01/19, 09/01/22, Senami Care Service, Implement individual education programs (IEPs), Providing physical support which may include helping with household tasks and personal care., Providing emotional support for an individual and their families., Supporting and helping with health care needs, including routine checks or administrating medication., Encouraging and supporting the development of personal skills through hobbies and interests., Teaching life skills, such as shopping, using public transport and paying for bills., Working with other healthcare professionals to ensure that all care needs meet the highest possible standards.
• 08/01/20, 12/01/20, GoodLife Care Services, Disability and Care Worker, Personal care: showering, dressing, grooming and medication assistance, Domestic assistance: light household cleaning, laundry and meal preparation, Social support/transportation: social activities, shopping/groceries, travelling to medical appointments, Supporting customers in the use of aids and personal equipment including: standing or walking frames, wheelchairs, manual or electric hoists, sliding sheets or moving boards, hearing aids and other physical aids, Supporting customers with complex and/or challenging needs, Monitoring the well-being of customers and reporting on their progress, Participating in staff meetings and attending training as required
• 06/01/18, 2020, SA Support Services Inc., Murray Bridge SA, Provide a range of activities and experiences that are designed to promote physical, social, emotional and intellectual development., Kept close eye on client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed., Supporting clients exhibiting challenging behaviors., Consulted with RN and clinicians to assess cases and enhance care., Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces., Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs., Kept household areas clean and well-stocked, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping., Practiced safe work method in use of handling mechanical aids in assisting resident., Continuously assisting dependent clients with mobility, personal care and feeding., Kept detailed daily logs with care actions in shift notes, patient behaviors and appropriately reported and documented all incidents.

• Certificate IV Child, Youth and Family Intervention
• Certificate III in Community Services
• Completed year 12
• Provide First Aid Certificate (HLTAID004) GRAMAC 2023
• Child Safe Environments – DCSI | SA |
• NDIS Disability Clearance – DCSI | SA |
• Working with Children’s Clearance – DCSI | SA |
• National Police Check – National Police | SA |
• Manual Tasks Safety |SA |
• MAPA |SA |
• Manual Handling |SA |
• RDNS: Asist with Medication SA |
• Community Care and Dementia – Responsive Behaviours |SA |

• 2010, 2021, Chairman of Dinka Council
• 2010, 2021, DP for Bor Community
• 2010, 2021, Organising Community event

• David Ngor, DCP Adelaide, 0422 076 330
• Biar Garang, GoodLife Care, Operation Manager, 0401 815 749, biar.garang@goodlifecare.com.au
• Davidson Amol, SA Support Services Inc., Murray Bridge SA, 0422 922 331, boldamol@gmail.com

• Member and holding a position in the Church (Dinka Espicapol church )