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Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Certification
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Ellena Eid

Geelong,VIC

Summary

Dedicated Independent Disability Support Worker with extensive experience in personal care assistance and community access. Proven ability to enhance clients' independence and well-being through effective meal planning and active listening. Successfully coordinated care plans with healthcare professionals, ensuring high standards of living and support for diverse needs.

Highly motivated and professional Independent Disability Support Worker with a strong passion for empowering individuals to achieve their goals, maximise independence, and engage confidently in their communities. Combining a Diploma of Counselling with a Certificate III in Individual Support, I bring a unique blend of practical care, emotional support, and person-centred advocacy. Known for reliability, strong communication skills, cultural awareness, and a genuine commitment to improving participant wellbeing through compassionate and outcome-focused support. Fluent in English and Arabic, providing culturally sensitive care that fosters trust, inclusion, and meaningful outcomes.

Overview

2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of post-secondary education
3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Independent Disability Support Worker

Self employed
Geelong , Vic
2023.06 - Current

Supported personal care needs, promoting dignity, independence, privacy, and participant choice to enhance overall well-being.

Assisting with daily routines and supporting independent living within home and shared living environments.

Supporting participants to build confidence, independence, communication, and everyday living skills.

Facilitated social inclusion and community engagement, fostering meaningful participation in activities for improved quality of life.

Supporting participation in group programs, centre-based activities, and community events.

Providing reliable transport support for appointments, shopping, social activities, and community access.

Assist Personal Activities

Assist Travel & Transport

Performed essential household duties to ensure a safe and organized living space.

Community Participation

Facilitated social inclusion and community engagement, fostering meaningful participation in activities for improved quality of life.

Supporting participation in group programs, centre-based activities, and community events.

Independent Disability Support Worker

Self employed
Geelong, Vic
2023.06 - Current
  • Provided self-employed disability support for daily living and personal care routines.
  • Supported clients with mobility assistance, transfers, and safe positioning.
  • Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as eating, dressing, and grooming.
  • Prepared meals and assisted with eating, hydration, and medication prompts.
  • Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium, and high protein diets.
  • Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths and wheelchairs by following safe lifting techniques.
  • Lifted, moved, and adjusted clients to ambulate individuals for diverse needs.
  • Assisted in developing self-care skills such as personal hygiene practices.
  • Maintained clean living spaces and followed hygiene and infection control practices.
  • Assisted with appointments, transport, and community access activities.
  • Coordinated doctor appointments, exercise, recreation, and family visits to maintain schedule.
  • Transported clients to appointments, social events, and other activities as needed.
  • Helped disabled persons access community resources such as housing options or job training programs.
  • Documented care tasks and updates for self-employed disability support records.
  • Coordinated patient care plans with doctors and registered nurses and communicated treatment steps to patients.
  • Participated in team meetings with supervisors, doctors, nurses, therapists.
  • Assisted individuals in performing a wide range of housekeeping functions to develop levels of ability.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.

Education

Diploma Of Counselling (CHC51015) -

Infinity Institute Australia
2023.05 - 2024.05

CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support
2023.02 - 2024.02

Skills

  • Personal care assistance
  • Daily living assistance
  • Meal planning
  • Meal service
  • Medication prompting
  • Manual lifting
  • Safe transportation
  • Community access
  • Disability support
  • Disability services
  • Long-term care
  • First aid and CPR
  • Health safety
  • Appointment management
  • Appointment organization
  • Family engagement
  • Social development
  • Goal planning
  • Active listening
  • Personal care

Languages

Arabic
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2

Certification

CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support
Australian Institute / Registered Training Organisation
Completed

Diploma of Counselling
Registered Training Organisation
Completed

  • First Aid (HLTAID011)
  • CPR Certification
  • NDIS Worker Screening Check
  • Working with Children Check (WWCC)
  • National Police Check
  • Manual Handling Training
  • Infection Prevention and Control Training

Affiliations

  • Passionate about community engagement, social inclusion, personal development, and supporting the wellbeing of individuals from diverse backgrounds. Committed to ongoing learning, professional growth, and promoting positive outcomes through meaningful participation and community connections

Timeline

Independent Disability Support Worker

Self employed
2023.06 - Current

Independent Disability Support Worker

Self employed
2023.06 - Current

Diploma Of Counselling (CHC51015) -

Infinity Institute Australia
2023.05 - 2024.05

CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support
2023.02 - 2024.02
Ellena Eid