Hawa Abdi Ali
5/47 East Street, Torrensville,Australia
Summary
A dedicated and empathetic Individual Support professional equipped with a Certificate III in Individual Support (Aged Care and Disability). Offers extensive hands-on experience providing comprehensive personal care to the aged and disabled individuals, with a core focus on respecting individual dignity and promoting autonomy. Proficient in supporting all daily living activities, from personal hygiene and grooming to nutritional meal assistance. Demonstrates strong observational and communication skills with a meticulous approach to documenting care notes. Fundamentally committed to upholding the highest principles of the Individual Support Standards.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Support Worker
Menna Charity Organization
01.2023 - 09.2024
- Help with activities of daily living, including bathing, showering, dressing, and grooming for residents.
- Assist with meals and drinks, ensuring that dietary needs are met.
- Support residents in maintaining their independence through wellness practices and emotional support.
- Follow individual care plans and consistently observe and record care notes according to care guidelines.
- Collaborate with team members to create a safe and comfortable living environment for all clients.
Social Worker
Sebastopol General Services
03.2020 - 12.2022
- Carefully assessed each client’s situation to determine appropriate ways to assist and advocate for them.
- Coordinated access to resources for clients and families, following up to ensure successful outcomes and providing communication support when needed.
- Counselled clients and family members during difficult times and stressful transitions.
- Worked closely with other medical professionals to provide comprehensive and beneficial patient care.
- Established a strong level of trust with patients and family members, sometimes following previous negative healthcare experiences.
- Served as a liaison between family members and hospital workers
Education
Certificate III - Individual Support (Ageing and Disability)
National College Australia
Adelaide, SA11-2025
First Aid and CPR Certification -
National College Australia
Adelaide, SA10-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of Gondar (UoG)
Gondar, Ethiopia06-2018
Skills
- First aid & CPR
- Personal care assistance
- Meal and drink assistance
- Emotional support
- Daily living assistance
- Confidentiality and privacy
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Active listening
- Mobility assistance
- Behavioral support
- Life skills development
- Attention to detail
- Documentation and reporting
- Risk management
- Health and safety awareness
- Housekeeping tasks
- Respectfulness
Timeline
Support Worker
Menna Charity Organization
01.2023 - 09.2024
Social Worker
Sebastopol General Services
03.2020 - 12.2022
Certificate III - Individual Support (Ageing and Disability)
National College Australia
First Aid and CPR Certification -
National College Australia
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of Gondar (UoG)