Amie Tompkins
Strathalbyn,Australia
Summary
Compassionate and reliable Disability Support Worker with a Certificate III in Individual Support, specializing in aged care and NDIS-funded home care services. Experienced in assisting elderly clients and individuals with disabilities with daily living tasks, personal care, mobility support, and medication reminders, in a respectful and dignified manner. Known for a strong work ethic, and consistently praised for going the extra mile to ensure client comfort, safety, and satisfaction. Builds meaningful relationships through trust, empathy, and by adhering to individual support plans that promote independence, and enhance quality of life.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Disability Support Officer
Department of Human Services SA
Adelaide, Australia
02.2025 - 07.2025
- help assist implementing individualized care plans to meet unique client requirements.
- Built rapport with clients and relatives to ensure personalized support.
- Facilitated communication with nonverbal individuals, enhancing understanding and interaction.
- Assisted clients with daily living tasks, including grooming and bathing.
- Promoted client health by creating structured schedules for activities.
- Transported clients safely to appointments, enriching their social experiences.
- Maintained compliance with relevant regulations while documenting client interactions.
- Implemented recreational programs in collaboration with community organizations.
Aged Care Support Worker
KompleteCare Community and Home Care Services
Murray Bridge, Australia
09.2024 - 01.2025
- Help with daily personal care like bathing, dressing, and grooming to ensure comfort and dignity.
- Assist with meals and medication reminders while fostering a warm, inviting atmosphere.
- Create a safe home by identifying and addressing potential hazards and following WHS policies
- Provide companionship and emotional support, making every day a little brighter.
- Encourage independence by supporting clients in their daily routines.
- Work closely with families and healthcare professionals to tailor care to individual needs.
- Keep an eye on progress and share updates with good written notes & documentation records
- Domestic duties and light cleaning to provide a positive living environment
Disability Support Worker
Cara Inc
Adelaide Hills, Australia
07.2018 - 02.2022
- Assisting with personal care, such as daily hygiene and getting dressed
- Helping with household chores, such as cooking, laundry and cleaning
- Taking clients grocery shopping
- Transporting clients to medical appointments
- Providing social support to clients and helping them engage in social activities
- Providing emotional support and an open ear
- Medication assistant
- Maintaining documents and preparing case notes on the client.
- Following care plans & maintenance to keep up to date on the client's medical changes in the plan
Early Childhood Educator
Surrey Downs Community early childhood education & care
SOUTH Australia, Australia
05.2014 - 07.2016
- Ensuring the constant supervision of all children
- Establishing routines
- Building children’s self-esteem through positive guidance and nurturing
- Communicating with parents and discussing their children’s development
- Observing children and making notes of progress and development
- Promoting literacy and early education
- Providing a safe and secure environment where children feel comfortable
- Provided a safe and stimulating learning environment for young children.
- Promoted good behaviors by using positive reinforcement methods.
- Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
- Read stories to children and taught painting, drawing, and crafts.
- Instructed and assisted children in eating, toileting, and resting to help develop healthy personal habits.
Production Assistant
Macro meats
Athol Park, Australia
04.2008 - 07.2013
- Weighed, wrapped, and labeled meat products for retail sale following strict guidelines.
- Conducted thorough inspections of meat deliveries to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Monitored temperatures to ensure meats remained at safe cooling levels during processing.
- Ensured all packaging adhered to local, state, and federal regulations regarding meat sales.
- Cut and wrapped customer orders accurately while verifying specifications match labels.
- Checked operation of machines and cleanliness of equipment throughout the process.
- Supported team members in packaging tasks when necessary to optimize workflow.
- Maintained cleanliness of work areas, including equipment and tools.
Education
Certificate III - Individual support - disability care
TAFE SA
South Australia06.2018
Certificate III - Early Childhood Education
HBA Learning Centres
Brisbane, QLD10.2012
Certificate III - Business Administration
TAFE SA
Mount Barker, SA03.2009
High School - Year 12
Eastern Fleurieu R-12 School
South Australia10.2007
Skills
- Babysitting and childcare expertise
- Early childhood development knowledge
- Customer service and support roles
- Time efficiency strategies
- Behavioral management techniques
- Childcare experience with toddlers
- Support for individuals with disabilities
- Mental health support services
- Administration of medication skills
- Wound care proficiency
- Strong organizational capabilities
- Cooking and food preparation skills
- Cleaning and domestic support
Highest Level Of Education
Certificate III - VET tertiary education
Certification
- Trauma-informed coach training, Present
- RSA, 07/01/25 to 07/31/28 - responsible service of alcohol certificate
- CPI safety intervention training, 05/01/25 to 05/31/28 - CPI blue card and certification in the CPI safety intervention foundation training, 3rd edition
- Current first aid certification and CPR
- National police check- May 2025
Eligible To Work In Australia
True, Australian citizen
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Work Experience Training
- Adelaide Chapter Volunteer - advocating mental health - April 2021 - Current - MIND MEDICINE AUSTRALIA
- TAFE SA Wok Placement, 120 hours, April - June 2018, CARA
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Disability Support Officer
Department of Human Services SA
02.2025 - 07.2025
Aged Care Support Worker
KompleteCare Community and Home Care Services
09.2024 - 01.2025
Disability Support Worker
Cara Inc
07.2018 - 02.2022
Early Childhood Educator
Surrey Downs Community early childhood education & care
05.2014 - 07.2016
Production Assistant
Macro meats
04.2008 - 07.2013
Certificate III - Individual support - disability care
TAFE SA
Certificate III - Early Childhood Education
HBA Learning Centres
Certificate III - Business Administration
TAFE SA
High School - Year 12
Eastern Fleurieu R-12 School
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