Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Jody Shaw

McKail,Australia

Summary

Dedicated Direct Care Worker with a passion for empowering clients to achieve independence and lead fulfilling lives. Delivered positive outcomes in managing health-related conditions through effective medication administration and engagement in social activities. Committed to enhancing patient well-being by providing compassionate personal care and support for daily living tasks.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Multiskilled carer

Juniper
Albany, WA
02.2025 - Current
  • Delivered personal care and assistance to residents, enhancing their comfort and dignity in daily living activities.
  • Provided personal care to clients, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Facilitated mobility and transportation for residents, ensuring safe and timely access to necessary services within the facility.
  • Administered medications according to prescribed schedules.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure holistic resident care.
  • Recognized potential emergency situations quickly and responded appropriately using critical thinking skills.
  • Fostered positive relationships between staff and patients through compassionate communication, improving overall resident satisfaction.
  • Maintained a clean and safe environment for residents and staff.

Independant support worker

Independant
Albany, WA
05.2023 - 05.2026

Assisted with transitional care for customers returning home from hospital stays, facilitating smoother recovery.

Managed follow-up appointments and administered medications, ensuring adherence to care plans.

Liaising with multiple care practitioners on follow up care and improvements.

Dementia care, Autism, Mental health and stroke.

Provided care for individuals with dementia, autism, mental health issues, and stroke.

Care Aid

Silver Chain
Albany, WA
03.2021 - 05.2023
  • Cared for several individuals daily by assisting with medications, transporting clients to appointments, facilitating social interactions, and managing daily chores.
  • Organizing appointments and follow-ups
  • Supported clients in maintaining independence through personalized care plans
  • Assisted clients in maintaining their independence in daily activities
  • Implemented wellness strategies within HACC framework

Support Worker

Uniting Care West Great Southern
Albany
01.2014 - 10.2021
  • Supporting youth with learning difficulties and high needs care
  • Conducted Buddy Shifts; organized finances, budgets, outings, medical needs, and daily support for high needs service users to ensure comprehensive care
  • Liaised with local businesses to secure employment opportunities for clients, enhancing their independence and engagement
  • Sourcing appropriate Programs
  • Implemented Positive Outcomes support plans to promote individualized care and achieve client goals
  • Assisted with various tasks related to high needs service users.

House Supervisor

Activ Foundation
Albany
11.2013 - 12.2014
  • Managed day-to-day operations of group home to ensure smooth functioning and resident support
  • Coordinated medical care, nutritional planning, and community engagement to promote resident well-being
  • Oversaw budget management, petty cash handling, and inventory of household sundries.

Program Manager

Accessibility - Upper Great Southern Family Support
07.2011 - 10.2013
  • I started as a support worker and within six months became program manager
  • Designed and implemented programs for education, employment, health, social inclusion, and fitness to enhance service user engagement
  • Programs are outcome-based, designed to encourage service users to achieve their potential
  • Trained support workers to execute program tasks
  • Managed program marketing, budgeting, and invoicing to ensure financial sustainability
  • Identified grants, applied for funding, and completed audits to secure resources for program development

Business Owner

Boddington
  • Owned and operated café in Boddington, leveraging extensive hospitality experience in Australia and London to create a welcoming environment and enhance customer service.
  • Managed daily operations and ensured smooth workflow of business activities.
  • Developed marketing strategies to enhance brand visibility and attract customers.
  • Oversaw inventory management and maintained optimal stock levels for products.

Education

Manual Handling

Icare
01.2026 - 01.2026

Suicide Prevention

Icare
01.2026 - 01.2026

Dementia Awareness

Icare
03.2025 - 05.2025

Certificate III -

Disabilities

Skills

  • Medication management
  • Care coordination
  • Crisis intervention
  • Client advocacy
  • Case management
  • Care planning
  • Comfort care
  • End-of-life care
  • Mobility assistance
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Nutritional support
  • Nutrition management
  • Fall prevention
  • Pressure ulcer prevention
  • Behavioral management
  • Cognitive support
  • Emotional support
  • Disability support
  • Neurological support
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Home safety evaluation
  • Record keeping
  • Adaptive equipment use
  • Elderly care

Abilities And Attributes

  • I have a natural flair for the mental health, disability and aged care sector. I have the natural insight and decision-making ability to create solutions for people with extra needs and care.
  • Proven ability to create programs and plans, person-centred and generated to promote independence and personal interest.
  • Highly organised; having successfully opened and operated a café.
  • Able to research government legislations, company policies and ensure compliance.
  • Advanced interpersonal skills; create professional relationships with clients, family, colleagues and external agencies and businesses.

Timeline

Manual Handling

Icare
01.2026 - 01.2026

Suicide Prevention

Icare
01.2026 - 01.2026

Dementia Awareness

Icare
03.2025 - 05.2025

Multiskilled carer

Juniper
02.2025 - Current

Independant support worker

Independant
05.2023 - 05.2026

Care Aid

Silver Chain
03.2021 - 05.2023

Support Worker

Uniting Care West Great Southern
01.2014 - 10.2021

House Supervisor

Activ Foundation
11.2013 - 12.2014

Program Manager

Accessibility - Upper Great Southern Family Support
07.2011 - 10.2013

Business Owner

Certificate III -

Disabilities
Jody Shaw