Holly Gillett
Newcomb,VIC
Summary
Reliable support worker enthusiastically pursuing opportunity to add immediate value to growing team. Inspired to help others and driven to apply unfailing work ethic to meet objectives. Industrious and committed with skills for multitasking and managing time well.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Independent Support Worker
Self Employed Services
11.2023 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Helped clients manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
- Enhanced the quality of care for clients by providing personalized support and assistance with daily living activities.
- Transported clients to appointments, shopping venues and entertainment events according to determined schedule.
- Developed strong rapport with clients by consistently demonstrating respect, understanding, and genuine concern for their wellbeing.
- Maintained detailed records of client progress, interventions, and outcomes to ensure continuity of care across service providers.
Disability Support Worker
Beechy Berries Respite
10.2022 - Current
- Administering client medication
- Taking clients out into different environments and getting them used to different settings
- Bathing, Dressing & changing diapers
- 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, client behaviours, and incidents.
Disability Support Worker
MyPlace Support Services
10.2021 - 11.2023
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, bathing, and toileting clients.
- 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.
- Designed individualized plans detailing daily activities and needs for clients.
Disability Support Worker
Roaring Respite
03.2020 - 10.2021
- Involved with a lot of group activities supporting my clients individually throughout
- Maintained detailed records of client progress, documentation of services and case notes.
- Worked with children and parents to closely monitor and record social, behavioural and academic growth.
- Worked with medical teams, patients and families to implement effective treatment plans.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to drive continuity of care.
Education
Cert III Community Services - Community Services
Gordon Tafe
Geelong, VIC07.2021
Year 11 -
The Gordon Tafe
Geelong, VIC12.2019
Skills
- Daily living support
- Housekeeping tasks
- Health and safety awareness
- Emotional Support
- Building good rapport with clients so they see me as a safe space
- Helping clients to regulate emotions when having big feelings
- Confidentiality and Privacy
- Behavioural support
- Clean Driving Record
- Client Advocacy
- Trauma Informed Care Framework
Timeline
Independent Support Worker
Self Employed Services
11.2023 - Current
Disability Support Worker
Beechy Berries Respite
10.2022 - Current
Disability Support Worker
MyPlace Support Services
10.2021 - 11.2023
Disability Support Worker
Roaring Respite
03.2020 - 10.2021
Cert III Community Services - Community Services
Gordon Tafe
Year 11 -
The Gordon Tafe
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