Barry Robertson
Bundaberg,QLD
Summary
Compassionate Support Worker possesses gentle touch and caring attitude centered on treating people with dignity and respect. Collaborative team player with strong clinical and interpersonal skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Disability Support Worker
Community Lifestyle Support
09.2021 - Current
- Participated in clinical supervision to maintain professional development.
- Managed medications effectively for clients under strict supervision from healthcare professionals, ensuring adherence to prescribed treatment plans.
- Conducted regular assessments of client needs to identify potential areas of growth or improvement within their care plan structure.
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Advocated fiercely on behalf of clients when necessary to ensure their rights were respected in various settings such as education or healthcare environments.
- Designed individualized plans detailing daily activities and needs for patients.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to drive continuity of care.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Promoted a safe and inclusive environment for all clients by enforcing policies and procedures consistently.
- Conducted in-home visits to provide supportive services.
- Supported clients in maintaining a clean living space by assisting with household tasks such as laundry, meal preparation, and general tidying.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the disability support field.
- Coordinated transportation arrangements for clients to attend medical appointments or partake in social activities safely.
- Kept accurate records for client files and handled related paperwork.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Sheet Metal Worker, First Aider, WHS Representative, Steel Inventory Controller
Superior Pak
08.2007 - 11.2013
- Operate and maintain CNC Laser
- These duties included the teaching and writing of procedures of the laser unit as well as maintaining a regular maintenance schedule
- Organizing and prioritizing jobs to be cut, formed and painted in conformance with scheduling demands and requirements
- Operate and maintain the use of Roll Forming, Guillotine, Band Saw, Hack Saw, Fixed Plasma Cutting Unit, Hand Plasma Unit and Brake Press Operations
- Actively Participate in the collaboration and maintenance of OHS JSEA's and work procedures as well as interpretation of legislation to maintain site conformance
- Perform first aid duties in conformance with company regulations as well instructing of first aiders on these requirements
- Conduct group speeches to explain fellow work colleagues any changes to OHS legislation and conduct general OHS toolbox talks
- Maintain and organize steel stock levels, including performing stock adjustments and stock takes to ensure adequate stock levels are maintained
- Contact with suppliers for steel re-orders and reporting of non conformance.
Technical Assistant
Queensland Health Breast Screening
04.2006 - 12.2007
- Process and develop mammography films, maintain film and image quality set by Australian Imaging Standards, Data Entry, Maintaining and cleaning film processor, handling film chemicals correctly and safely, communicating with supervisor to maintain the best image quality, conferring with technicians from Kodak to solve image problems, Hanging mammography films for radiologist to report, conferring with doctors, follow and maintain Q.A guidelines set by government.
Courier and Technical Assistant
Bundaberg Medical Imaging
03.2005 - 08.2007
- Delivering films to doctors surgeries, testing film developers, maintaining confidentiality, posting mail, handling banking and large sums of money, running errands, maintaining and cleaning courier transport, helping with patents, developing and processing a wide range of xray films, prep work for patients, organizing patient transport, organizing films for reporting, using film faxing units, data entry
Shed Hand and Forklift Operator
Sunrise Rockmelons
10.2004
- Forklift operator, packing and stacking pallets, fruit inspection and sorting
Pizza Delivery
Eagle Boys Pizza
10.2004
- Stacking boxes, Cleaning and maintaining hygiene practices, pizza delivery
Shed hand, Field hand and Forklift Driver
Stienhardts Family Farms
03.2001 - 08.2004
- Truck loading and unloading, Stock handling, tractor driving, forklift operator, export organization, pallet stacking, computer stock entry and stock organization, chemical handling, weighting boxes, stocktaking, order filling, trainee supervision and machine maintenance, tractor operations, installing and disassembling irrigation system, planting produce, assisting with the upkeep of plants
Forklift Operator, Scallop Peeler and Dock Hand
Fishmac Seafood PTY LTD
12.1999 - 03.2001
- Forklift operating, boat loading and unloading, stock handling, scallop peeling, product sorting and cleaning and general freezer work
Skills
- Documentation And Reporting
- Lifestyle Support
- Patient support
- Independent Living Support
- Risk Assessments
- Paperwork Organization
- Care Documentation
- Client Needs Assessment
Education - Further
- Certificate 3 Aged Care
- Current First Aid Certificate
- Current Open Drivers License
- Certificate 2 In Information Technology
- Certificate as Health and Safety Representative (Commonwealth)
Phone
0427365868
References
- Glenn Robertson (2IC), Superior Pak, - (07) 4111 1114,
- Bijumon Alex (House Co-ordinator) CLS - 0432220699
- Donna Clarkson (Service Delivery Manager) CLS - (07) 4155 6121
- Edward Grotherr (House Co-ordinator) CLS - 0412344804
Hobbies and Interests
- Building and maintaining my home computer network
- Fishing, walking, swimming and camping
- Reading and listening to music
- Playing mixed Netball and Volleyball
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
Community Lifestyle Support
09.2021 - Current
Sheet Metal Worker, First Aider, WHS Representative, Steel Inventory Controller
Superior Pak
08.2007 - 11.2013
Technical Assistant
Queensland Health Breast Screening
04.2006 - 12.2007
Courier and Technical Assistant
Bundaberg Medical Imaging
03.2005 - 08.2007
Shed Hand and Forklift Operator
Sunrise Rockmelons
10.2004
Pizza Delivery
Eagle Boys Pizza
10.2004
Shed hand, Field hand and Forklift Driver
Stienhardts Family Farms
03.2001 - 08.2004
Forklift Operator, Scallop Peeler and Dock Hand
Fishmac Seafood PTY LTD
12.1999 - 03.2001
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