David Bickford
Deception Bay
Summary
Compassionate support worker with proven skills in emotional support, effective communication, and safety protocols. Ready to enhance client well-being and maintain confidentiality while collaborating with teams to achieve impactful outcomes.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Disability Support Worker
Holistic Horizons
Redcliffe
01.2026 - 02.2026
- Provided emotional support and companionship to enhance client well-being.
- Implemented safety protocols to ensure a secure environment for clients.
- Monitored client progress and reported any changes in behaviours or health conditions to supervisor.
Risk Control Supervisor
AMP
Brisbane
12.2007 - 07.2012
- Supervised daily operations and ensured compliance with safety standards.
- Trained new staff on operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Ensured that safety regulations were followed by all personnel while on the job site.
- Adhered to company policies and procedures at all times when performing job duties.
Trades Assistant
Australian Defence Industries
Brisbane
01.2006 - 10.2007
- Collaborated with team members to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Followed instructions given by qualified tradespeople regarding safety protocols and procedures when working onsite or in the workshop.
- Ensured that all tools were stored safely after use or at the end of each shift.
- Drove and utilized company vehicle to transport tools, materials, equipment and supplies to work sites.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with materials needed for jobsite activities.
Fabrication Welder
Eclipse Environmental
Brisbane
01.2003 - 12.2005
- Fabricated metal components using MIG and TIG welding techniques.
- Inspected welds for quality and compliance with safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects on schedule.
- Maintained a clean work area in accordance with safety regulations.
- Communicated effectively with team members regarding progress of tasks assigned throughout the day.
Education
HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Australia Wide First Aid
Brisbane, QLD12-2025
HLTAID010 Provide Basic Emergency Life Support
Australia Wide First Aid
12-2025
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
Australia Wide First Aid
12-2025
CHC33021 Certificate III Individual Support (Disability) -
Sage Education Australia
Redcliffe, QLD02-2006
Cert II Hand Tools And Oxy Cutting
Trade College
01-2000
Cert II Arc Welding, Mig Welding, Abrasive Welding
Trade College
01-2000
Cert II Fabrication and Welding
Trade College
Brisbane, QLDSkills
- Goal setting and planning
- Emotional support
- Client confidentiality
- Documentation skills
- Client support
- Safety protocols
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Student Disability Support Worker
Holistic Horizons
01.2026 - 02.2026
Risk Control Supervisor
AMP
12.2007 - 07.2012
Trades Assistant
Australian Defence Industries
01.2006 - 10.2007
Fabrication Welder
Eclipse Environmental
01.2003 - 12.2005
HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Australia Wide First Aid
HLTAID010 Provide Basic Emergency Life Support
Australia Wide First Aid
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
Australia Wide First Aid
CHC33021 Certificate III Individual Support (Disability) -
Sage Education Australia
Cert II Hand Tools And Oxy Cutting
Trade College
Cert II Arc Welding, Mig Welding, Abrasive Welding
Trade College
Cert II Fabrication and Welding
Trade College