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Christopher Barnes

North Lakes,Australia

Summary

Motivated NDIS Support Coordinator within footprints, currently serving Six months experience in current role Eight months as a Home Care Package Manager, and twelve months as a support worker. built upon with six years success in service roles. The satisfaction gained from working as a support worker on the ground level, to working my way upward into a Support Coordinator role within footprints has served as a platform to unlock a passion for overseeing the daily operations and health of footprints clients within the NDIS field.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Support Coordinator

Footprints Community
Brisbane, Fortitude Valley, Queensland
09.2023 - Current
  • Assisted clients in accessing and utilizing community resources to meet their needs.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with external service providers.
  • Completed assessments of client needs and preferences.
  • Monitored progress of clients' goals and objectives.
  • Maintained accurate records of client interactions and services provided.
  • Conducted home visits to ensure safety of clients in their environment.
  • Coordinated transportation services for clients to access necessary medical appointments or other activities outside the home setting.

Home Care Package Manager

Footprints Community
Brisbane, Fortitude Valley, Queensland
02.2023 - 09.2023
  • Monitored budgets and expenditures to ensure cost-effectiveness while maintaining quality standards.
  • Provided home care case management services to families and individuals.
  • Developed individualized plans of care for each client based on their needs and preferences.
  • Assessed clients' physical, mental, emotional, and social needs.
  • Monitored changes in the client's condition and reported any concerns to the medical team.

NDIS Case Worker

Footprints
Brisbane, QLD
08.2022 - 02.2023
  • Followed strict policies and procedures to maintain client confidentiality and keep data private.
  • Met with clients to conduct needs assessments, recommending appropriate support and service offerings.
  • Evaluated clients and formulated individualized service plans outlining short-term and long-term goals.
  • Maintained updated progress notes and case record and documented children's progress in recreational activities, treatment plans and education.
  • Coordinated between various entities to manage cases.
  • Assisted patients needing additional support by scheduling and managing appointments.
  • Evaluated and addressed individual client needs and concerns.

Disability Support Worker

Footprints
Brisbane, QLD
09.2021 - 08.2023
  • Completed Certificate three in individual support
  • Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
  • Coordinated doctor appointments, exercise, recreation and family visits to maintain schedule.
  • Liaised with supervisor to review cases and improve care.
  • Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
  • Arranged for medical, mental health or substance abuse treatment services according to individual needs or court orders

Volunteer

Salvation Army Rothwell
Redcliffe, Queensland
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Working on a Full-Time Basis
  • Continuing to work with AFL Queensland as an appointed boundary umpire
  • Started Studying certificate three in Individual Support
  • (Chosen electives in community support worker and Aged care)

Landscape Assistant

Solid Ground
Coorparoo, QLD
01.2015 - 01.2020
  • Landscaping part time and full time for Solid Ground Landscaping,
  • Working for AFL Queensland as a Boundary umpire, appointed high level QAFL games in seniors as reserves
  • Studying part time Exercise Sport Science at ACU.

Education

Certificate Three - Individual Support

Strategix
Strathpine
02.2021

Bachelor of Sport Science -

Australian Catholic University
2020

Tullawong State High School
2009

Diploma - Community Services

Strategix
Strathpine

Skills

  • Covid Training and certificates of completion
  • NDIS worker clearance and police check
  • Immunizations and flu shots up to date
  • Providing personalized service to clients and associates
  • Computational competency and multitasking proficiency
  • University level literacy skills
  • Hoarding and Squalor Training
  • Active Reporting Training

Timeline

Support Coordinator

Footprints Community
09.2023 - Current

Home Care Package Manager

Footprints Community
02.2023 - 09.2023

NDIS Case Worker

Footprints
08.2022 - 02.2023

Disability Support Worker

Footprints
09.2021 - 08.2023

Volunteer

Salvation Army Rothwell
01.2020 - 01.2021

Landscape Assistant

Solid Ground
01.2015 - 01.2020

Certificate Three - Individual Support

Strategix

Bachelor of Sport Science -

Australian Catholic University

Tullawong State High School

Diploma - Community Services

Strategix

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