HAWA KAMARA
Adelaide
Summary
I am a dedicated and compassionate Support Worker seeking opportunities to further build my practical and clinical skills within the aged care and disability sectors. I am currently a full-time Bachelor of Social Work student at Flinders University and am committed to delivering person-centred, trauma-informed support that promotes dignity, independence, and wellbeing.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Support Worker
Affinity Alliance
01.2024 - Current
- Provide individualised care to clients in both home and community settings
- Assist with personal care, daily living activities, and community participation for individuals with physical, intellectual, and psychosocial disabilities
- Advocate for client rights, promote independence, and support emotional wellbeing through a compassionate and respectful approach
- Maintain accurate documentation including progress notes and incident reports
- Collaborate closely with families and allied health professionals to ensure high-quality, person-centred, trauma-informed care
Carer
Heavenly Hands Solutions
01.2024 - 10.2025
- Provided compassionate support to clients with diverse care needs
- Assisted with dressing, grooming, meal preparation, medication reminders, and mobility support using adaptive equipment such as hoists, walkers, and wheelchairs
- Monitored clients' health and wellbeing, documented changes, and communicated effectively with healthcare professionals
- Ensured compliance with safety standards while promoting dignity, independence, and emotional support
Student Placement - Certificate III in Individual Support (Aged Care)
Southern Cross Care
12.2021
- Supported older adults in a residential aged care environment
- Assisted residents with personal care, mobility, and daily routines while following individual care plans
- Adhered to infection control, workplace health and safety policies
- Gained experience working as part of a multidisciplinary care team to support residents' wellbeing and independence
Education
Bachelor of Social Work -
Flinders University
High School Diploma -
Underdale High School
Certificate III in Individual Support - Aged Care
Southern Cross Care
Skills
- Adaptive behaviour
- Attention to detail
- Good communication skills
- Compassionate and empathetic approach
- Positive attitude
- Flexibility and reliability
- Personal care and daily living assistance
- Mental health and disability awareness
- Behavioural support and deescalation techniques
- Incident reporting and documentation
- Relationship building
- Community access support
Availability
Availability to work shifts. Available to work morning, afternoon, evening, passive, and active overnight shifts.
Certificates Checks Training
- Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability), 2021
- General Employment Probity Screening, 2025
- Aged Care Sector Employment Screening, 2025
- National Police Clearance, 2025
- Vulnerable Person-Related Employment, 2025
- Working With Children Check (WWCC), 2025
- NDIS Worker Check, 2025
- NDIS Worker Orientation Module 2, 2025
- Infection Control Training, 2025
- Hand Hygiene Training, 2025
- Precise Thick-n Start Instant Training (E-learning), 2025
- COVID-19 Vaccination (Dose 1, 2 & Booster), 2025
- Flu Vaccination, 2025
- First Aid HLTAID011, 2025
- Manual Handling, 2025
- Understanding COVID-19 for Aged Care Workers (E-learning), 2025
- Infection Control Training - COVID-19 (Aspen Medical, E-learning), 2021
- Quality, Safety and You - NDIS Worker Orientation Module (E-learning), 2025
Timeline
Support Worker
Affinity Alliance
01.2024 - Current
Carer
Heavenly Hands Solutions
01.2024 - 10.2025
Student Placement - Certificate III in Individual Support (Aged Care)
Southern Cross Care
12.2021
Bachelor of Social Work -
Flinders University
High School Diploma -
Underdale High School
Certificate III in Individual Support - Aged Care
Southern Cross Care