Jake Bell

I have been a Disability Recreational Assistant and Disability Support Worker for the past 19 years. I am confident that the combination of my employment experiences, certifications, tickets, education, abilities and skills make me the ideal candidate to join your professional and proactive team. It gives me pleasure to provide you with a summary of my skill base for your perusal and consideration.

Professional with strong background in providing compassionate care and support to individuals with disabilities. Skilled in developing individualized care plans, implementing therapeutic activities, and ensuring client safety and well-being. Strong focus on team collaboration, effective communication, and adapting to changing needs. Reliable and results-driven, with commitment to enhancing clients' quality of life through empathetic and respectful care.

• Disability Services Positive Exemption Notice Card # 2014-00695-1 which includes National Police Criminal History Background Clearance check, Expiry Date: 13/03/2017 issued by Department of Communities, Child Safety and Disability Services, Queensland Government
• Positive Notice Blue Card for Child Related Employment, Registration # 394824/7 Expiry Date: 27/08/2027 which includes National Police Criminal History Background Clearance check, issued by the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian, Queensland Government
• Apply Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation: VBP112 in partial completion of Course in First Aid Level II: 21593VIC issued on 03/07/2007 by The Australian YMCA Institute of Education and Training, RTO # 3979
• Perform CPR: HLTAID001 Certification # SCHMA2016FEB0069 issued on 23/2/2016 by Dr Hamster's ABC First Aid Courses, Queensland.
• Apply First Aid: HLTA301B Certification # 30085 including Perform CPR: HLTCPR201A and Provide Basic Emergency Life Support: HLTA201A issued on 29/10/2014 by The First Aid Training Company, Morayfield NSW 2304
• Understanding Epilepsy Workshop Certificate of Attendance issued on 18/11/2015 by Gold Coast Recreation and Sport Inc, Southport, Queensland
• Manual Handling Workshop Certificate of Attendance # 3314480 issued on 20/06/2007 by Capability Queensland Consulting and Training
• Accredited Baseball Coach Level 1 Statement of Attainment and Completion issued on 27/04/2006 by Australian Baseball National Coaching Accreditation Scheme
• Golf Community Coach Level 1 NCAS ID # GQ118 Certificate of Accreditation Expiry Date: 13/10/2015 issued by Australian Sports Commission, Australian Government
• Control Persons Using Empty Hand Techniques: CPPSEC3013A and Manage Conflict Through Negotiation: CPPSEC3002A from the Property Services Training Package, Award # 2508 issued in May 2013 by Guard Rite Security & Industry Training, RTO # 0678
• Mental Health First Aid Australia certificate of accreditation issued on the 25/06/2020 expiry date: 25/06/2023
• Current Queensland Driver Licence # 094 596 114 Type: O Open Class: C (Car), and Industry Authority Licence Class: Genre/She Expiry Date: 14/02/2025, own reliable and insured motor vehicle
• Current National Police Criminal History Background Clearance check via Positive Notice Blue Card and Disability Services Positive Exemption Notice Card (refer Certifications above)
• Documentation Proof of all certifications and licences will be provided at interview or as requested.

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Mentally and physically fit, certified and experienced in manual handling
• Possess a kind, caring and compassionate nature.
• Sensitive to the feelings of others
• Able to assume responsibility and a leadership role, led by professional example.
• Able to take the initiative in emergencies, remain calm in a crisis and apply appropriate first aid (certified)
• Display tolerance, patience, and tact in dealing with people from a diverse range of cultural, religious and socio-economic backgrounds, at all levels.
• Believe in the TEAM philosophy – Together Everyone Achieves More
• Work from the STAR philosophy – Situation Task Action Result
• Proven trustworthy to work autonomously and/or unsupervised.
• Possess excellent time management and organizational abilities, able to meet deadlines.
• Punctual, reliable, and honest with ‘old fashioned’ hard work ethics
• Always remember to bring my “smile” and “sense of humor” to work to share.

• As a professional and experienced Disability Recreation Assistant and Disability Support Worker, I support and aid individuals with physical or intellectual disabilities (aged 18 to 40 years) to participate in integrated community activities.
• Actively support disability clients to participate as valued group members.
• Enhance client’s social development and skill acquisition.
• Provide safe and reliable transportation to recreational activities.
• Assist clients with personal care including continence care, bathing, showering and toileting.
• Implement first-aid procedures as necessary (certified)
• Share appropriate information with clients ensuring the privacy policy is followed.
• Communicate effectively with clients, staff, volunteers, family, and community members.
• Promote and maintain a safe and secure environment, adhere to OHS policy and procedures and work from a 'zero harm' base.
• Report all incidents, accidents, and hazards in line with relevant policies and procedures.
• Supervise and manage clients during recreational activities such as Golf, Sailing, Swimming, and Kayaking, including camping trips away from their usual home environments.
• Complete all relevant workplace documentation and reports.
• Provide behaviour support to clients and support their individual health and emotional wellbeing needs.
• Undertake all duties as directed by Supervisors