Farideh Zahiri

Compassionate Community & Disability Support Worker experienced in delivering person-centred support to individuals with disabilities, older adults, and children in diverse settings. Enhanced independence, dignity, and quality of life by assisting with daily living activities, transportation, and emotional support. Provided culturally sensitive care to Turkish-speaking and English-speaking clients, ensuring tailored support through independent services.

• Provided personalized support to clients in daily living activities.
• Assisted clients with transportation to appointments and community events.
• Developed and maintained trusting relationships with clients and families.

Provided private in-home childcare in a safe, caring and supportive family environment.

Supervised and cared for the child throughout daily routines.

• Ensured the child’s safety, comfort and emotional wellbeing at all times.
• Assisted with personal hygiene and daily care.
• Prepared meals and snacks.
• Planned educational and recreational activities.
• Maintained a clean and organised environment.
• Communicated regularly with parents regarding the child’s wellbeing and daily activities.
• Responsibilities

Provided one-on-one support to a 52-year-old man with reduced mobility following a workplace injury.

Responsibilities

• Assisted with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs).
• Encouraged independence while providing safe physical assistance when required.
• Provided companionship and emotional support.
• Maintained respectful communication with the client and family.
• Protected the client’s dignity, privacy and personal choice.
• Prepared meals and completed light household duties.
• Assisted with laundry, shopping and household organisation.
• Supported community access, appointments and transport.
• Accompanied the client to cafés, restaurants and social outings.

Provided one-on-one support to a 30-year-old woman living with an intellectual and psychosocial disability.

Responsibilities

• Worked closely with the client’s family to provide consistent person-centred support.
• Built a trusting, friendship-based relationship to improve confidence and emotional wellbeing.
• Provided companionship and emotional reassurance.
• Supported community participation, shopping and recreational outings.
• Encouraged communication, confidence and social interaction.
• Assisted with personal routines while promoting independence.
• Responded calmly during periods of fear, emotional distress and panic.
• Remained nearby during bathing to provide reassurance due to fear of being alone.
• Provided evening and overnight support when required.