Julianne Joester
Bolton Point,Australia
Summary
Experienced in delivering compassionate care and support to individuals with diverse needs. Qualified professional seeking a position to make a meaningful difference. Known for assisting clients in their daily activities and emotional well-being, with a focus on creating a comfortable and safe environment. Proven skills in effective communication and problem-solving. Dedicated to providing the highest level of care and support to those in need.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Support Worker SIL
CHRYSALIS GROUP
Newcastle, NSW
10.2024 - Current
- 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.
- Developed strong rapport with clients by consistently demonstrating respect, understanding, and genuine concern for their wellbeing.
- Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
- Provided crisis intervention services when necessary, effectively de-escalating challenging situations while maintaining client safety.
- Facilitated community integration for clients by organizing social outings, recreational activities, and educational opportunities.
- Accompanied clients to appointments and community outings, ensuring they had access to necessary services and social opportunities.
- Enhanced clients' daily living skills by providing tailored support in activities such as cooking and budgeting.
- Developed strong rapport with clients, which facilitated more effective support and guidance.
- Assisted clients with personal care tasks, preserving their dignity and promoting independence.
- Provided emotional support to clients, improving their mental health and overall wellbeing.
- Encouraged clients to engage in physical activities, promoting healthier lifestyles and wellbeing.
- Documented client progress and communicated updates to care team, contributing to continuous improvement in service delivery.
- Assisted clients in managing medications, ensuring adherence to prescribed treatments.
- Supported clients in accessing community resources, enhancing their integration and participation in community activities.
- Guided clients in developing social skills, enabling better interaction with others and reducing feelings of isolation.
- Assisted clients in developing and setting realistic goals to promote positive change.
- Documented client progress and activities in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
Support Worker
CIM Supports
Boolaroo, NSW
03.2021 - Current
- Developed and implemented activities to help clients develop social and independent living skills.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep, and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
Support Worker
Wisdom Care
Cardiff, NSW
01.2021 - 05.2023
- Helped clients manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Transported clients to appointments, shopping venues and entertainment events according to determined schedule.
- Conducted in-home visits to provide supportive services.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
Education
Certificate III - Individual Support in Disability
TAFE NSW
NSW04.2019
Certificate III - Business Administration
TAFE NSW
Glendale10.2008
Certificate IV - Veterinarian Assisting
TAFE NSW
Richmond, NSW1994
High School Certificate -
Francis Greenway High School
Beresfield, NSW12.1987
Skills
- Documenting Incidents
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Daily Living Support
- Housekeeping Duties
- Meal Planning and Preparation
- Home Visits
- Skill Development
- Meal Preparation
- Daily Logs
- Oral Hygiene
- General Housekeeping
- Patient Toileting
- Mobility Assistance
- Personal Errands
- First Aid Certification
- Cook Healthy Meals
- Clean Living Spaces
- Companionship and Emotional Support
- Palliative Care
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Mental and Physical Exercise
- Housekeeping Skills
- Household Chores
- Medication Schedules
- Client Requirements
- Mobility Support
- Long-Term Care
- Lifestyle Support
- Behavior Support Plans
- Elderly Care
- Grooming and Bathing
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Meal Planning
- Mobilization Support
- Bed Transfers
- Improving Wellbeing
- Client Direct Care
- Training and Teaching
- Patient Transport
- Daily living support
- Housekeeping tasks
- Health and safety awareness
- Emotional support
- Daily living assistance
- Confidentiality and privacy
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Active listening
- Mobility assistance
- Relationship building
- Behavioral support
- Meal preparation
- Meal planning and preparation
- Transportation assistance
- Life skills development
- Professional boundaries
- Cultural sensitivity
- Mobility support
- Budgeting and financial management
- Empathy and patience
- Verbal and written communication
- Medication administration
- Documentation
- Activity planning
- Documentation and reporting
- First aid and CPR
- Skill building
- Housekeeping and laundry
- Personal care assistance
Timeline
Support Worker SIL
CHRYSALIS GROUP
10.2024 - Current
Support Worker
CIM Supports
03.2021 - Current
Support Worker
Wisdom Care
01.2021 - 05.2023
Certificate III - Business Administration
TAFE NSW
Certificate IV - Veterinarian Assisting
TAFE NSW
High School Certificate -
Francis Greenway High School
Certificate III - Individual Support in Disability
TAFE NSW