Support Worker experienced in social and community care services, specializing in delivering person-centered care for clients with complex health care and behavioral needs. Applied leadership qualities to implement effective care strategies while maintaining accountability under crisis conditions. Demonstrated reliability and adaptability, driving team success through proactive problem-solving and time management.
Work History
Support Worker
1 Year 5 Months
Tranquillity Tribe Tamworth | 04.2025 - Current
Facilitated essential daily tasks to enhance clients' independence.
Assist individuals with physical disabilities with transfer to and from bed, in and out of the vehicle, public places, and bathroom.
Established and maintained positive routines to promote optimum mental and physical wellness for clients.
Provide psychosocial support where necessary.
Ensure a positive routine is established and maintained towards optimum mental and physical wellness.
Offered emotional and social support to improve clients' well-being.
Support clients within both group settings and 1-on-1 arrangements.
Work with family, health care providers, support coordinators, positive behaviour coordinators, therapists and social workers to ensure all necessary clients’ needs are met.
Implement positive behaviour support plans.
Use a company vehicle and your own vehicle to transport participants to community-based outings.
Disability Support Worker
3 Years
New Directions | 03.2022 - 03.2025
Facilitate group work activities to aid building of positive relationships and practical living skills for children and young people including those from indigenous backgrounds and those with ASD.
Demonstrated ability to create appropriate individual support plans for clients i.e., assist to design programs or activities through client and family consultation.
Liaised with other organisations/professionals who are involved in the client direct care i.e., family members, doctors, case worker, physiotherapist, speech pathologist.
Assisted physically disabled individuals with transfers between bed, vehicle, and public spaces, ensuring safe and respectful mobility.
Supported clients in their daily activities by promoting their involvement in decision-making about their care.
Liaised with other organisations/professionals who are involved in the client direct care i.e family members, doctors, case worker, physiotherapist, speech pathologist.
Provide emotional support and companionship to people with challenging behaviour.
Supported clients in completing assigned responsibilities for improved living skills. with assigned tasks and responsibilities by providing encouragement and mentorship to aid living an independent life.
Provided emotional support and companionship to individuals with challenging behaviour, fostering a supportive environment.
Youth Disability House Lead
1 Year
FASD Life’s Journey Inc. | 05.2021 - 05.2022
Monitored clients with mental illness exhibiting high behaviors of concern to promote stability and well-being.
Empowered clients to achieve daily goals and maintain independent living through tailored assistance.
Collaborated with individuals with ADHD and ASD to implement personalized support plans and promote skill development.
Provided essential support in personal care and meal preparation to enhance client well-being.
Executed manual handling tasks with pelican belts and hoist machines, prioritizing safety and operational efficiency.
Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.