Janice Petrovic
Tingalpa,QLD
Summary
Flexible, hardworking Support Worker with a strong work ethic and exceptional interpersonal skills. Committed to providing high-quality, cost-effective care for patients and families. Known for quickly building trust and rapport with clients from diverse cultures. Adept at multitasking, adapting to new challenges, and working effectively unsupervised.
Passionate about connecting with people and supporting them in achieving their goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Support Worker
self employed
Tingalpa, Qld
09.2022 - Current
- Provided emotional and practical support to vulnerable adults.
- Organised leisure activities for clients in the community.
- Accompanied clients to medical appointments and assisted them with their daily needs.
- Assisted clients with personal care, such as showering and dressing.
- Helped clients develop independent living skills, such as budgeting, cooking and cleaning.
- Developed positive relationships with service users and maintained professional boundaries at all times.
- Reported any incidents or accidents in accordance with company policy and procedure.
- Managed challenging behaviour from clients in a calm manner by utilising de-escalation techniques.
- Tracked client behaviors, daily activities, new skills and notable incidents for documentation purposes.
- Helped clients develop coping mechanisms, technical abilities and job skills.
- Drove and accompanied clients to appointments, shopping and special events for safety and companionship.
- Worked with leadership, parents and volunteers to establish clear goals and guidelines for group meetings.
- Evaluated and addressed individual client needs and concerns.
Support Worker
Centacare
Coorparoo, QLD
06.2018 - 09.2022
- as above
Education
Certificate IV in Aging Support
Tafe Queensland
Brisbane, QLD08-2019
High School Diploma -
Wynnum State High
Manly, QLDSkills
- Life Skills Development
- Emotional Support
- Behavioral support
- Meal Preparation
- First-aid and CPR
- Clean Driving Record
- Recreational Activities
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Daily living assistance
- Mobility support
- Mobility Assistance
- Personal care assistance
- Documentation abilities
- Meal Planning and Preparation
- Budgeting and financial management
Timeline
Support Worker
self employed
09.2022 - Current
Support Worker
Centacare
06.2018 - 09.2022
Certificate IV in Aging Support
Tafe Queensland
High School Diploma -
Wynnum State High
Similar Profiles
Rebecca HeadlandRebecca Headland
Small business owner at self employedSmall business owner at self employed
Joseph CruzJoseph Cruz
Mover at Self EmployedMover at Self Employed
Damian RasmussenDamian Rasmussen
Skilled Gardner at Self EmployedSkilled Gardner at Self Employed
Vinny WoodVinny Wood
Barber at self employedBarber at self employed
KEANU JAUNAYKEANU JAUNAY
BDM & Operations at State TransportBDM & Operations at State Transport