Summary
Overview
Work History
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
REFERENCES
Timeline
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FIONA CASEY

Bonnie Doon ,Victoria

Summary

Compassionate Disability Support Worker with many years of experience. I'm a 57 years young mother of 4, nanny of 3. Well versed in helping individuals living with disabilities. Knowledgeable about providing daily living support, personal care needs, preparing meals and assisting with personal mobility, skilled at managing appointments. Good organizational skills with a hardworking mentality and caring approach. I'm a good communicator and relationship builder, resolving conflicts and solving diverse problems. I'm highly motivated with a desire to take on new challenges. I have a very strong work ethic. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Disability Support Worker

Self Employed
Mansfield/Geelong, Victoria
01.2020 - Current
  • Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
  • Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths and wheelchairs by following safe lifting techniques.
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as eating, dressing, and grooming.
  • Provided emotional support to individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
  • Organized recreational and educational activities for clients according to individual needs.
  • Developed strategies to help individuals cope with their disability.
  • Encouraged independence by teaching skills needed for everyday life.
  • Maintained records of services provided, client progress, and goals achieved.
  • Communicated regularly with families of disabled individuals regarding care plans and updates.
  • Managed challenging behaviors through positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Helped disabled persons access community resources.
  • Reported concerns to family members.
  • Transported patients safely to social activities and doctors appointments.

Integration Aide

South Geelong Primary
Geelong, Victoria
01.2018 - 12.2019
  • As mentioned below

Inclusion Support Assistant

Gateways Support Services
Geelong, Victoria
01.2015 - 12.2017
  • Provided support for special needs students including helping them complete assignments or tasks that require extra attention.
  • Helped maintain a safe learning environment by monitoring student behavior at all times.
  • Attended in-services, workshops and seminars.

Integration Aide

South Geelong Primary
Geelong, Victoria
01.2013 - 12.2015
  • Provided guidance and support to students as they adjusted to changes in their educational environment.
  • Collaborated with teachers, parents and other professionals to ensure successful student transition into a new environment.
  • Provided direct instruction and intervention services tailored to meet the needs of each student.
  • Implemented strategies for managing challenging behaviors within the classroom.

Skills

  • Kind and Caring
  • Well organized
  • Honest and Reliable
  • Daily Living Assistance
  • Personal Care
  • Personal Growth Support
  • Independent Living Support
  • Client Transportation
  • Emotional Support & Companionship
  • Family Communication
  • Relationship Building
  • Daily Living Requirements
  • Appointment Organization
  • Creative Thinking
  • Medication Schedules

Affiliations

  • I LOVE LIFE
  • Restorative Yoga certification
  • Breathwork certification
  • Sound Healing certification
  • I enjoy cooking
  • Reading
  • Yoga
  • Meditation
  • Travel
  • Growing my own veggies

Certification

  • Certificate 3 in Education Support
  • First Aid
  • Working with Children's
  • Police Check

REFERENCES

  • Available on request

Timeline

Disability Support Worker

Self Employed
01.2020 - Current

Integration Aide

South Geelong Primary
01.2018 - 12.2019

Inclusion Support Assistant

Gateways Support Services
01.2015 - 12.2017

Integration Aide

South Geelong Primary
01.2013 - 12.2015
FIONA CASEY