Ilaisa Cika
Katherine,Northern Territory
Summary
Dynamic Disability Support Worker with a proven track record at NT RESPITE CARE PLUS, enhancing client independence through personalized care and mobility support. Excelled in building trust and fostering emotional resilience, achieving a 30% improvement in client satisfaction. Skilled in household management and client transportation, demonstrating a commitment to health and safety standards.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Disability Support Worker
NT RESPITE CARE PLUS
Katherine, NT
08.2023 - 08.2024
- 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.
- Maintained safety with tidy, clean, and hazard-free home environments.
- Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviors, and incidents.
- 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.
- Communicated regularly with family members about client progress, addressing any concerns or questions promptly.
- Assisted clients in reaching personal goals through targeted skill-building activities and therapeutic interventions.
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
Groundskeeper
Triple P Contracting
Katherine, NT
12.2022 - 08.2023
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
- Contributed to overall property aesthetics improvements resulting from dedicated attention towards daily maintenance tasks and detail-oriented approach to groundskeeping.
- Reduced equipment downtime via regular maintenance checks and timely repairs as needed.
- Enhanced curb appeal by maintaining lawns, gardens, and walkways in pristine condition.
- Cultivated a positive work environment through effective communication with team members and supervisors.
- Supported construction projects by preparing grounds, removing debris, and assisting with site clean-up tasks.
Groundskeeper
Carvs Mowing
Katherine, NT
07.2021 - 12.2022
- Upheld high safety standards on all tasks performed ensuring minimal accidents or injuries within the workplace.
- Managed comprehensive grounds maintenance schedules for optimal productivity and costeffectiveness.
- Streamlined waste management processes through diligent monitoring of trash receptacles and recycling bins on the property''s premises.
- Ensured the health of plant life by applying appropriate treatments for pests and diseases.
Wait Staff Member
RSL Katherine Club
Katherine, NT
01.2021 - 07.2021
- Maintained cleanliness in dining area, contributing to a pleasant atmosphere for customers.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Demonstrated excellent multitasking abilities by managing multiple tables simultaneously without sacrificing quality of service.
Tutor Mentor
Katherine High School
Katherine, NT
05.2020 - 12.2020
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities within the classroom.
- Enhanced students'' critical thinking skills by incorporating problem-solving activities into the curriculum.
- Increased student confidence in their academic abilities by providing individualized attention and targeted support during tutoring sessions.
- Collaborated with fellow educators to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans that connected various subject areas for a more comprehensive understanding of content.
Groudskeeper
Kleen Yards
Katherine, NT
12.2019 - 05.2020
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
- Contributed to overall property aesthetics improvements resulting from dedicated attention towards daily maintenance tasks and detail-oriented approach to groundskeeping.
- Reduced equipment downtime via regular maintenance checks and timely repairs as needed.
- Enhanced curb appeal by maintaining lawns, gardens, and walkways in pristine condition.
Fruit Picker
Nice Foro
Katherine, NT
09.2019 - 12.2019
- Picked and arranged fruit following specified instructions.
- Harvested high volumes of ripe, quality fruits from fields and orchards.
- Enhanced fruit quality by carefully selecting ripe and undamaged produce during harvesting.
- Removed and discarded damaged fruits to improve harvest quality.
- Loaded and unloaded fruit boxes with care to maintain quality and condition.
- Adapted quickly to different crop varieties, adjusting picking techniques to ensure optimal yield preservation for each type of fruit.
- Strengthened relationships with fellow workers through open communication and proactive collaboration during busy harvest periods.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to all occupational health and safety regulations while picking fruits.
Fruit Picker
Plant Grow Pick
Mildura, VIC
09.2018 - 09.2019
- Picked and arranged fruit following specified instructions.
- Harvested high volumes of ripe, quality fruits from fields and orchards.
- Enhanced fruit quality by carefully selecting ripe and undamaged produce during harvesting.
- Removed and discarded damaged fruits to improve harvest quality.
- Quality-assured picked fruits to meet company and industry standards.
- Inspected trees and plants, identifying signs of disease and pests for prompt attention.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to all occupational health and safety regulations while picking fruits.
- Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to weather conditions, adjusting work schedules accordingly to maximize productivity while ensuring worker safety.
- Maintained safe work environment with standards of food and human safety regulated by Health Department.
- Operated machinery and equipment safely and responsibly, minimizing risk.
- Assisted with the loading and transport of harvested fruits to storage facilities or processing centers, ensuring timely delivery.
- Labeled outgoing shipment with proper information for prompt delivery.
- Planted, cultivated and harvested various types of trees, shrubs, and plants.
- Transported and loaded harvested items into delivery trucks.
Education
John Wesley College
Suva, Fiji 12.2009
Skills
- Daily living assistance
- Housekeeping and meal preparation
- Personal Care
- Independent Living Support
- Mobility support
- Relationship Building
- Disability Awareness
- Documentation And Reporting
- Client Confidentiality
- Incident Reports
- Disability Services
- Health and safety
- Household chores
- Creative Thinking
- Risk Assessments
- Emotional Support
- Transportation Assistance
- Client Transportation
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
NT RESPITE CARE PLUS
08.2023 - 08.2024
Groundskeeper
Triple P Contracting
12.2022 - 08.2023
Groundskeeper
Carvs Mowing
07.2021 - 12.2022
Wait Staff Member
RSL Katherine Club
01.2021 - 07.2021
Tutor Mentor
Katherine High School
05.2020 - 12.2020
Groudskeeper
Kleen Yards
12.2019 - 05.2020
Fruit Picker
Nice Foro
09.2019 - 12.2019
Fruit Picker
Plant Grow Pick
09.2018 - 09.2019
John Wesley College