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Gabriel McKinnon

CURRAJONG

Summary

Compassionate Disability Support Worker with a proven track record at Access Support Solutions, enhancing clients' quality of life through exceptional personal care and relationship building. Skilled in daily living assistance and meticulous documentation, I foster trust and safety while promoting independence and emotional resilience in clients.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Disability Support Worker

Access Support Solutions
02.2025 - Current
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
  • Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
  • Developed strong interpersonal relationships with clients, earning their trust and respect through consistent empathy and understanding.
  • Supported clients in maintaining a clean living space by assisting with household tasks such as laundry, meal preparation, and general tidying.

Disability Support Worker

AbilitiesNQ
02.2024 - 02.2025
  • Enhanced quality of life for clients with physical and intellectual disabilities through compassionate care and assistance.
  • Maintained safety with tidy, clean, and hazard-free home environments.
  • Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviors, and incidents.
  • Delivered exceptional personal care services, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding assistance.

Disability Support Worker

Cootharinga North Queensland
10.2021 - 10.2023
  • Prepared nutritious meals to meet individual dietary needs for clients.
  • Provided high level of physical support by lifting, adjusting, and moving clients.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Provided emotional support to clients during challenging times, fostering resilience and coping skills.

Laborer

Brian Clark
09.2021 - 10.2021
  • Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Expanded skill set through continuous learning of new techniques, tools, and equipment related to laborer tasks.
  • Improved worksite efficiency by maintaining clean and organized work areas.
  • Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
  • Promoted a positive work environment by demonstrating strong teamwork and communication skills.
  • Maintained high-quality workmanship through attention to detail and adherence to industry standards.

Car Detailer

Pickerings Cheap Cars
08.2020 - 09.2021
  • Completed full-service washes that included vacuuming interiors, shampooing carpets, degreasing engines, polishing chrome accents, applying wax coatings to exteriors.
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring efficient completion of tasks and high-quality workmanship.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by thoroughly cleaning and detailing vehicles, both interior and exterior.
  • Delivered consistent results while working independently on various makes/models/styles of cars within tight deadlines.

Crew Member

McDonalds
03.2017 - 07.2020
  • Worked front counter, drive-thru and other areas.
  • Took orders, prepared meals, and collected payments.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, handling multiple orders simultaneously without compromising quality or efficiency.
  • Worked well with teammates and accepted coaching from management team.

Education

Certificate III - Individual Support

STEPS Group
Townsville
03-2025

Skills

  • Daily living assistance
  • Problem-solving
  • Housekeeping and meal preparation
  • Personal care
  • Relationship building
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Incident reports
  • Health and safety
  • Risk assessments
  • First aid and CPR

Timeline

Disability Support Worker

Access Support Solutions
02.2025 - Current

Disability Support Worker

AbilitiesNQ
02.2024 - 02.2025

Disability Support Worker

Cootharinga North Queensland
10.2021 - 10.2023

Laborer

Brian Clark
09.2021 - 10.2021

Car Detailer

Pickerings Cheap Cars
08.2020 - 09.2021

Crew Member

McDonalds
03.2017 - 07.2020

Certificate III - Individual Support

STEPS Group
Gabriel McKinnon