James (Jim) Schaefer
Noosaville,QLD
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker ready to help team achieve company goals. Talented Support Worker focused on improving client lives through high-quality support and patient instruction. Proficient in life, financial and social skills, helping clients integrate into community and live more robust lives. Creative and empathetic assistant building community and developing social skills through incremental therapeutic techniques. Reliable Support worker enthusiastically pursuing opportunity to add immediate value to growing team.
Caring and empathetic support worker with 8 years of experience providing therapeutic support for adults with disabilities. Competent planner, developer and implementer of complex individual program plans. Certified medication administrator, verifying patient medicine and nutrition plan adherence according to strict detail.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Hire My Hubby
Self Employed, Mable
04.2024 - Current
- Provide a variety of skills and services in a professional manner
- Continual training to update new skills
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
Snr Support Worker
Sunshine Butterflies
09.2017 - 04.2024
- 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.
- Wrote and ran programs to provide life skills and socialisation for clients. Woodwork, Fishing and boating, Camping and outdoors,
- Awarded employee of the year in 2018
- supported clients in overnight care for respite and supported independent living.
- Established trusting relationships with clients and their families through empathetic communication and active listening.
- Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
- Safeguarded client well-being by monitoring health conditions, administering medications, and reporting any changes to appropriate medical professionals.
- Maintained detailed records of client progress, interventions, and outcomes to ensure continuity of care across service providers.
- Promoted independence among clients through skill-building exercises and goal-setting initiatives.
- Mentored new support workers by providing guidance, sharing best practices, and modeling effective client-centered care techniques.
- Facilitated community integration for clients by organizing social outings, recreational activities, and educational opportunities.
- Created, prepared, and delivered reports to various departments.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate care for clients.
- Collaborated with other professionals to plan and coordinate care for clients.
- Participated in professional development and training opportunities to enhance clinical skills.
Support Worker
Waminda
03.2017 - 01.2018
- 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.
- Supervise group activities in the day centre
- support clients on daily outings to community venues
- undertake afternoon drop-off's to home and group housing
Cementation Technician
Weatherford ALS
04.2010 - 11.2017
- Installation of oil and gas cementation tools on rigs
- work independently as a supervisor of installation and completion of Weatherford equipment
- manufacture of cementation strings as per client orders
- Travel to site domestically and internationally
- Write reports for clients and company officials
- Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.
- Trained new technicians on standard operating procedures, ensuring consistency across the team.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
- Maintained compliance with regulatory standards and safety requirements.
Farmer
Ashton Farm/self
11.1995 - 09.2015
- Managed cropping on 2400ac of broard acre farm.
- Grew cotton and grain crops
- marketed the raw commodity's
- Established and managed zero till satellite guided farming practices
- Maintained and repaired various farming equipment.
- Enforced proper storage of crops, fertilizers and materials used in agricultural production.
- Selected and purchased supplies and equipment such as seed, farm machinery, and livestock.
- Improved overall farm efficiency with the adoption of modern agricultural technology and equipment.
Experimentalist
Dept. Of Primary Industries
04.1991 - 09.1995
- Developed innovative research methodologies, optimizing the accuracy and efficiency of data gathering efforts.
- Conducted extensive qualitative interviews with subject matter experts, ensuring comprehensive understanding of policy issues.
- Authored clear and concise reports summarizing key findings from research projects, guiding policymakers in evidence-based decision making.
- Participated in interdisciplinary teams, integrating diverse perspectives to enhance policy research outcomes.
- Organized conferences featuring renowned experts in the field of policy research as keynote speakers, stimulating intellectual discourse among participants.
- Analyzed survey data using statistical software, providing valuable insights into public opinion on various policies.
- Established relationships with external partners, fostering collaboration and information-sharing opportunities for the benefit of committee research efforts.
- Facilitated workshops for fellow committee members on emerging trends in policy research methodology, promoting continuous learning among colleagues.
- Streamlined data collection processes, resulting in more accurate and timely information for policymaking.
Education
GED -
TAFE Queensland - Maroochydoore
Maroochydore, QLD10.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Plant Protection And Pest Management
Queensland University - Gatton
Gatton, QLD11.1991
Skills
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Customer Service
- Jack of all trades
- Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Dependable and Responsible
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent Communication
- Computer Skills
- Active Listening
- Organization and Time Management
- Decision-Making
- Problem Resolution
- Verbal Communication
woodwork, sports, family, surfing
I have a passion for creating beautiful objects from wood. I also love to teach and mentor these skills to those living with disabilities. I have joined the obsessed by playing Pickleball. It keeps me fit and provided a great social outlet. I also love my SUP's. Either flat water or surfing. Its my soul food. I love my 4 kids and 2 grandkids very much. I try to regularly visit and spend the quality time needed to keep our family close.
If i have time i love an adventure. Maybe just a day on the beach or into the mountains 4WD or trail walking. Nature is a great healer.
Timeline
Hire My Hubby
Self Employed, Mable
04.2024 - Current
Snr Support Worker
Sunshine Butterflies
09.2017 - 04.2024
Support Worker
Waminda
03.2017 - 01.2018
Cementation Technician
Weatherford ALS
04.2010 - 11.2017
Farmer
Ashton Farm/self
11.1995 - 09.2015
Experimentalist
Dept. Of Primary Industries
04.1991 - 09.1995
GED -
TAFE Queensland - Maroochydoore
Associate of Applied Science - Plant Protection And Pest Management
Queensland University - Gatton
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