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ARUN V MATHEW

Salisbury Heights,Australia

Summary

Dedicated support worker with extensive experience in accident, trauma, mental health, disability, and addiction services. Seeking a position that allows me to leverage my skills to assist individuals recovering from injury, trauma, or mental health challenges, while continuing to grow professionally in a compassionate, client-centered environment.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Mental Health Rehabilitation Support Worker (Perma

Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) – M
Adelaide SA, adelaide
03.2026 - Current

• Provide recovery-oriented support to consumers experiencing mental health challenges within an inpatient
rehabilitation setting.
• Assist consumers to achieve individual recovery, rehabilitation, and wellness goals.
• Support daily living activities, community participation, and independent living skill development.
• Facilitate therapeutic, recreational, and psychosocial rehabilitation programs in both individual and group
settings.
• Promote consumer independence, wellbeing, social inclusion, and community engagement.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, consumers, families, and carers to support recovery outcomes.
• Observe and report changes in mental state, behaviour, and wellbeing.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation, progress notes, and reports.
• Apply positive behaviour support and de-escalation strategies where required.
• Contribute to a safe, respectful, recovery-focused, and person-centred care environment

Accident and Trauma Care Support Worker

West Wimmera Health Service
Nhill, Australia
04.2024 - Current
  • Assisted patients with personal care: bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, mobility, and feeding.
  • Monitored health and wellbeing: taking vital signs, administering medications, assisting with medical appointments.
  • Supported household tasks: meal preparation, cleaning, laundry, shopping, and errands.
  • Provided emotional and social support: companionship, participation in community activities, and skill development.
  • Assisted with transportation for appointments and outings.
  • Advocated for clients’ rights, supported access to services, and maintained accurate care records.
  • Ensured safety and responded to emergencies as needed.
  • West Wimmera Health Service (WWHS) provides comprehensive health services in Nhill and surrounding rural communities, including acute care, post-acute and recovery support, allied health, and community health programs. The Accident and Trauma Care team helps individuals recover physically, emotionally, and socially after accidents or injuries.

Support Worker – Addictions, Mental Health & Intellectual Disability

Regional Forensics & Inpatient Rehabilitation Mental Health Services
Porirua, New Zealand
04.2022 - 08.2023
  • Assisted RN with daily living activities, patient care, leisure, and vocational activities.
  • Provided safe patient escorts, responded to call bells, and maintained privacy and dignity.
  • Conducted safety checks, maintained a clean environment, and reported equipment issues.
  • Supported patients’ emotional wellbeing, risk management, and rehabilitation progress.
  • Documented observations, progress notes, and participated in multidisciplinary team meetings.
  • Tane Mahuta is an open rehabilitation unit within Regional Forensics & Inpatient Rehabilitation Mental Health Services. The unit supports up to 34 people using a multi-disciplinary, person-centered approach, helping patients recover from mental health, addiction, and intellectual disability challenges in a supportive environment.

Support Worker / Key Worker (Mental Health)

Pathways
Wellington, New Zealand
06.2019 - 04.2022
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities: cooking, cleaning, budgeting, shopping, and recreation.
  • Maintained accurate records and prepared documentation for service reviews.
  • Collaborated with team members to identify client needs and develop treatment plans.
  • Provided individual and group therapy support, emotional support, and risk assessments.
  • Educated clients’ families about mental health and recovery strategies.
  • Pathways is a mental health service focused on supporting people in their journey to independence and wellbeing. Services include access to education, employment, daily living support, and recreation, with an emphasis on collaboration, empowerment, and culturally appropriate care.

Health Care Assistant

Onewa Hospital & Rest Home
Onewa, New Zealand
04.2019 - 06.2019
  • Assisted patients with personal hygiene, dressing, mobility, and daily activities.
  • Monitored health, took vital signs, and reported observations.
  • Assisted in specimen collection, sterilization of equipment, and hospital supply management.
  • Provided emotional support and ensured patient safety.
  • Supported transportation and companionship for patients.
  • Onewa Hospital & Rest Home provides residential aged care and hospital services, supporting patients with physical and emotional wellbeing. The facility focuses on high-quality personal care, health monitoring, and rehabilitation services.

Education

Certificate IV -

Mental Health and Addiction Support

Certificate III -

Individual Support (Disability)

Certificates -

Health and Wellbeing, Social and Community Services

Skills

  • Empathetic
  • Approachable
  • Patient
  • Strong communication
  • Active listening
  • Flexible
  • Resourceful
  • Takes initiative
  • Enthusiastic
  • Hardworking
  • Loyal
  • Physical support
  • Lifting
  • Mobility assistance
  • Supporting emotional wellbeing
  • Supporting social wellbeing
  • Trauma-informed care
  • Recovery-oriented care
  • Documentation
  • Reporting

References

Available upon request

Personal Information

Visa Status: Permanent Residency, Australia

Education And Certifications

  • Certificate IV in Mental Health and Addiction Support
  • Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
  • Certificates in Health and Wellbeing, Social and Community Services
  • Essential First Aid & CPR (current)
  • Working with Distress Certificates
  • Working with Children Check (current)
  • NDIS Worker Screening Clearance
  • NDIS – Supporting Effective Communication
  • NDIS – Supporting Safe and Enjoyable Meals
  • NDIS – Worker Orientation Completion Certificate

Timeline

Mental Health Rehabilitation Support Worker (Perma

Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) – M
03.2026 - Current

Accident and Trauma Care Support Worker

West Wimmera Health Service
04.2024 - Current

Support Worker – Addictions, Mental Health & Intellectual Disability

Regional Forensics & Inpatient Rehabilitation Mental Health Services
04.2022 - 08.2023

Support Worker / Key Worker (Mental Health)

Pathways
06.2019 - 04.2022

Health Care Assistant

Onewa Hospital & Rest Home
04.2019 - 06.2019

Certificate IV -

Mental Health and Addiction Support

Certificate III -

Individual Support (Disability)

Certificates -

Health and Wellbeing, Social and Community Services
ARUN V MATHEW