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Catherine Ezzy

Ballarat,VIC

Summary

Dedicated professional with extensive experience as a Foster Carer at Berry Street Victoria, adept at enhancing children's well-being through trauma-informed care and effective communication. Proven ability to advocate for clients and implement individualized education plans, fostering resilience and academic success in a nurturing environment. Committed to promoting safety and positive development.

Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level support worker position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Foster Carer

Berry Street Victoria
01.2016 - 04.2025
  • Maintained open communication with caseworkers and support teams to ensure that the needs of each child were being met effectively.
  • Managed daily routines and schedules, fostering consistency and stability in the lives of foster children.
  • Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices in foster care provision.
  • Established clear boundaries within the home environment that promoted respect for themselves and others.
  • Reduced problem behaviors with positive reinforcement and supportive techniques.
  • Assisted foster children with completing homework assignments and improving their overall academic performance.
  • Prepared and maintained individual beds and personal space for foster children.
  • Collaborated with caseworkers and support teams to ensure proper care for each individual child in the foster system.
  • Assisted children through recovery from difficult home or school situations.
  • Enhanced the well-being of foster children by providing a safe, nurturing environment and addressing emotional, social, and educational needs.
  • Provided transportation to school, appointments, extracurricular activities, and family visits as needed.
  • Implemented creative problem-solving techniques to address challenging behaviors exhibited by some foster children while maintaining a supportive atmosphere within the home setting.
  • Coordinated with therapists, counselors, and other professionals to create individualized plans for each child''s development.
  • Transported kids to mandated therapy, extracurricular activities and medical appointments.
  • Fostered a sense of belonging among all household members by celebrating achievements, special occasions, and cultural traditions together.
  • Supported education of children under care through consistent attendance to school and attentiveness to homework assignments.
  • Improved children's health by preparing healthy meals and snacks.
  • Developed trust-based relationships with each child by offering emotional support and empathetic listening skills when needed most.
  • Worked with educational team to develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students.

Disability Support Worker

Self Employed Services
01.2018 - 04.2024
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting clients.
  • Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
  • Developed strong interpersonal relationships with clients, earning their trust and respect through consistent empathy and understanding.
  • Enhanced quality of life for clients with physical and intellectual disabilities through compassionate care and assistance.
  • Maintained safety with tidy, clean, and hazard-free home environments.
  • Delivered exceptional personal care services, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding assistance.
  • Prepared nutritious meals to meet individual dietary needs for clients.
  • Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.

Disability Support Worker

Pinarc
01.2006 - 01.2017

Participated in camps and school holiday programs for children and teens with disabilities

  • Cared for medically fragile children in need of extensive support.
  • Provided high level of physical support by lifting, adjusting, and moving clients.
  • Assisted clients in reaching personal goals through targeted skill-building activities and therapeutic interventions.
  • Coordinated transportation arrangements for clients to attend medical appointments or partake in social activities safely.
  • Adhered to company requirements for patient interactions and care standards.
  • Advocated fiercely on behalf of clients when necessary to ensure their rights were respected in various settings such as education or healthcare environments.
  • Provided emotional support to clients during challenging times, fostering resilience and coping skills.
  • Prepared nutritious meals to meet individual dietary needs for clients.
  • Delivered exceptional personal care services, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding assistance.

Education

Certificate IV - Disability Studies

University of Ballarat
Ballarat, VIC

Skills

  • Nutrition planning
  • Self-care awareness
  • Life skills teaching
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Activity planning
  • Multicultural sensitivity
  • Safety planning
  • Child development
  • Educational support
  • Boundaries setting
  • Client advocacy
  • Family support
  • Trauma-informed care
  • Teamwork
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Reliability
  • Excellent communication
  • Organizational skills
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Self motivation
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Professionalism

Timeline

Disability Support Worker

Self Employed Services
01.2018 - 04.2024

Foster Carer

Berry Street Victoria
01.2016 - 04.2025

Disability Support Worker

Pinarc
01.2006 - 01.2017

Certificate IV - Disability Studies

University of Ballarat
Catherine Ezzy