Alexander Harper
Red Hill,QLD
Summary
Professional support worker skilled in delivering high-quality care and assistance to individuals in all walks of life. Proven ability to create positive and inclusive environments that fosters participant independence and well-being. Strong team collaborator with focus on achieving results, building relationships, having fun and adapting to changing needs, while displaying empathy and patience.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Disability Support Worker
UnitingCare Queensland
11.2022 - Current
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting.
- Developed strong relationships with participants, earning trust and respect through consistent empathy, understanding and making sure that we can have fun by building solid rapport leading to a more enriched life for all parties.
- Supported participants in maintaining their household and social engagements through SILS and general community support.
- Kept detailed daily logs in accordance with individual support plan requirements.
- Plenty of experience in manual handling techniques along with hoisting.
- Thorough domestic assistance skills.
Home Support Worker
Independent Health Care Service
10.2019 - 10.2022
- Palliative care alongside supporting people with dementia.
- Hoisting, manual handling, personal care, domestic assistance along with cooking.
- All of my experience with UnitingCare also applied in this role.
Assistant Manager
Dominos's Pizza
10.2018 - 09.2019
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
- Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
Education
Certificate III - Individual Support
Independent Health Care Service
Hobart, TAS05-2021
Skills
- Genuine want to always improve my own skill tailored to each individual I work with
- In tune with peoples frame of mind
- High initiative
- Relationship building
- Efficient and detailed
- Manage stressful situations with calm and tact
- Housekeeping and meal preparation
- Problem-solving
Accomplishments
Runner up for Uniting Cares annual symposium award for choice and control.
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
UnitingCare Queensland
11.2022 - Current
Home Support Worker
Independent Health Care Service
10.2019 - 10.2022
Assistant Manager
Dominos's Pizza
10.2018 - 09.2019
Certificate III - Individual Support
Independent Health Care Service
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