Anikwe Peterson
85 Flagstone Terrace, Smithfield,Australia
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Disability Support Worker with extensive experience supporting individuals with disabilities, complex care needs, and behavioural challenges across Support Independent Living and Special Disability Accomodation environments. Skilled in personal care, medication administration, community participation, and trauma-informed support. Known for building trusting relationships with clients, families, and multidisciplinary teams while promoting dignity, independence, and safety. Seeking a meaningful support role where I can contribute strong practical skills and genuine empathy to enhance client wellbeing.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Support Worker
Friendly Hearts Support & Coordination Services
, QLD
03.2025 - 12.2025
- Supported clients with complex care needs in SIL and SDA settings
- Assisted with community access (appointments, shopping, fitness activities)
- Administered medications and maintained accurate records
- Applied behavioural support and redirection strategies
- Completed shift notes, progress reports, and incident documentation
Support Worker
The Advocator Pty Ltd
, QLD
04.2025 - 09.2025
- Provided domestic assistance including cleaning and laundry
- Supported clients attending social outings and medical appointments
- Assisted with forms, communication, and appointment coordination
- Maintained detailed progress notes and reporting
- Delivered behavioural support within SIL/SDA services
Disability Support Worker
Healthcare Australia
, QLD
02.2024 - 01.2025
- Delivered personal care including showering, toileting, pad changes
- Supported catheter care and urine bag management
- Assisted with mobility, wheelchair use, hoists, and safe transfers
- Administered medication and completed documentation
- Encouraged independence through daily living participation
- Completed domestic duties and supported community engagement
Primary carer for Grandfather
Lived Experience – Family Support Role
- Provided full-time care for my grandfather, managing:
- Personal hygiene, continence support, toileting and showering
- Medication administration and documentation
- Catheter care and clinical monitoring
- Mobility assistance and fall prevention
- Community access, companionship, and appointment support
- Maintaining dignity while encouraging independence
Autism Support for Cousin – Family Care
Lived Experience – Family Support Role
- Assisted my autistic cousin with daily activities
- Establishing structured daily routines and schedules
- Using de-escalation techniques during distress
- Promoting hygiene skills with respectful guidance
- Creating a safe, supportive, and predictable environment
- Building trust and communication through patience and consistency
Skills
- Personal Care & Hygiene Support
- Medication Administration & Documentation
- Mobility Assistance, Transfers, Hoists & Slings
- Infection Control & Manual Handling
- Community Access & Social Participation
- Domestic Assistance & Meal Preparation
- Behavioural Management & De-escalation
- Behavioral Support Plans
- Crisis Response & First Aid
- NDIS Compliance, Reporting & Shift Notes
- Trauma-Informed & Culturally Sensitive Care
Certification
- HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
- HLTAID010 Basic Emergency Life Support
- HLTAID009 Provide CPR
- NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (Yellow Card)
- Working with Children Check (Blue Card)
- Criminal History Police Check
- NDIS Worker Orientation & Quality/Safety Modules
- Supporting Safe Meals & Effective Communication (NDIS)
- Adult Nursing Training & Nursing/Prescribing (AoHT Approved)
- Workplace Health & Safety (CPCCWHS1001)
- Food Safety, Infection Control, PPE & COVID Training
- Full Driver’s Licence
- COVID-19 Vaccinated
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Support Worker
The Advocator Pty Ltd
04.2025 - 09.2025
Support Worker
Friendly Hearts Support & Coordination Services
03.2025 - 12.2025
Disability Support Worker
Healthcare Australia
02.2024 - 01.2025
Primary carer for Grandfather
Lived Experience – Family Support Role
Autism Support for Cousin – Family Care
Lived Experience – Family Support Role