Claire Tennison
Caloundra
Summary
Dedicated Support Worker with extensive experience at Centacare Community
Reliable support worker offering several-year background promoting client development in day program and group home settings. Skilled in facilitating physical and educational activities and monitoring client progress. Observant and patient team player with passion for helping others.
Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Support Worker sole trader
Jade Hawes
Pelican Waters
04.2021 - Current
- Assisted client with daily living activities and personal care tasks.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with client and their families.
- Assisted clients with personal care, such as showering and dressing.
- Drove and accompanied clients to appointments, shopping and special events for safety and companionship.
- Organised leisure activities for clients in the community.
Support Worker
Centacare Community Services
GOLDEN BEACH
02.2008 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care requirements.
- Developed and maintained supportive relationships with clients and their families
- Worked both in SIL environments and Iluka day service
- Provided emotional support and companionship to enhance client well-being.
- Facilitated group activities to promote social interaction among clients.
- Managed challenging behaviour from clients in a calm manner by utilising de-escalation techniques.
- Monitored client wellbeing and reported any changes or concerns to relevant staff members.
- Tracked client behaviors, daily activities, new skills, and notable incidents for documentation purposes.
- Reported any incidents or accidents in accordance with company policy and procedure.
- Drove and accompanied clients to appointments, shopping and special events for safety and companionship.
- Accompanied clients to medical appointments and assisted them with their daily needs.
- Administered medication according to company guidelines whilst monitoring its effectiveness.
- Organised leisure activities for clients in the community.
- Assisted in the development of social skills through group activities and one-on-one interactions.
- Developed and maintained supportive relationships with clients and their families.
- Delivered one-to-one sessions focused on developing communication skills, problem solving techniques, self-confidence building.
Support Worker
Quality Lifestyle Allianz
Cotton Tree
09.2008 - 01.2022
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care requirements.
- Developed and maintained supportive relationships with clients and their families.
- Implemented individual care plans while adhering to organization policies.
- Coordinated with healthcare professionals for client assessments and evaluations.
- Monitored client wellbeing and reported any changes or concerns to relevant staff members.
- Supported clients' social, physical and emotional needs to help integrate into local community.
Education
Certificate IV In Disabilities - Certificate IV in Disabilities
Other
02.2010 - 04.2010
Skills
- Personal care
- Medication administration
- Care plan implementation
- Behaviour management
Certification
- Epilepsy and Seizure Support 23/03/2025
- Diabetes Support 23/03/2025
- Complex Bowel Care 23/03/2025
- First Respond Fire Aware 09/02/2025
- CPR St John 19/03/2025
- NDIS Worker Screening 15/11/2025
- First Aid 5/04/2027
- Blue Card 15/04/2026
- Police Check 17/07/2026
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Support Worker sole trader
Jade Hawes
04.2021 - Current
Certificate IV In Disabilities - Certificate IV in Disabilities
Other
02.2010 - 04.2010
Support Worker
Quality Lifestyle Allianz
09.2008 - 01.2022
Support Worker
Centacare Community Services
02.2008 - Current