Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Licenses and Registrations
References
Timeline
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Kara Pearce

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Disability Support Worker with experience delivering person-centred support in community, in-home, and residential care settings. Skilled in supporting NDIS participants to achieve individual goals while promoting independence, dignity, inclusion, and wellbeing. Experienced in personal care, medication assistance, PEG feeding, community access, transport, daily living support. Strong communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills, with a genuine commitment to empowering people with disability and supporting positive outcomes in line with NDIS standards and individual support plans.

Overview

2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Disability Support Worker

TLC First Support Services
02.2023 - Current

- Provide person-centred support to NDIS participants in community and residential settings/SIL properties

- Assist participants to achieve goals outlined in individual support plans

- Support daily living activities, personal care, and independence-building skills

- Assist with medication administration in accordance with organisational policies and procedures

- Provide safe transport to appointments, meetings, and community participation activities

- Support participants requiring PEG feeding and specialised care

- Maintain accurate progress notes, incident reports, and professional documentation

- Communicate effectively with participants, families, allied health professionals, and support teams

Disability Support Worker

All About You Disability Services
02.2022 - 08.2023

- Supported NDIS participants to achieve personal goals and increase independence.
- Assisted with community access, appointments, social engagement, and recreational activities.
- Provided in-home support, personal care, and medication assistance.
- Promoted participant choice, dignity, and inclusion in daily activities.
- Built positive and professional relationships with participants, family’s and stakeholders

Sales

Nicks Meats
11.2018 - 06.2021

- Managed accounts payable and receivable.
- Delivered high-quality customer service and client support.
- Maintained product displays and stock levels.
- Assisted with staff supervision and roster management.
- Coordinated promotional activities and advertising.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and presentation

Cleaner

Hygiene Services
2010 - 2014

- Maintained university facilities to a high standard.
- Trained and supported new staff members.
- Worked efficiently to meet cleaning schedules and deadlines.

Education

PEG TRAINING

Watson And Blanch

Certificate III - Community Services

AVIDITY Training

High School Diploma -

Rosetta High School
2005

Skills

    - Disability and Community Support
    - Person-Centred Care

    - Personal Care and Activities of Daily Living
    - Medication Assistance and Administration
    - PEG Feeding
    - Community Access and Social Inclusion
    - Transport and Appointment Assistance
    - Behaviour Support
    - Incident Reporting and Documentation
    - Conflict Resolution
    - Communication and Interpersonal Skills
    - Teamwork and Collaboration
    - Time Management and Organisation
    - Problem Solving and Initiative

    - Customer Service

    -Relationship building

    -Creative thinking

Certification

- First Aid and CPR
- Assist with Medication

- Peg Training

Licenses and Registrations

- Full Driver Licence
- Working with Vulnerable People Registration

References

Alana Mason

TLC First support Services House Coordinator

0409975229

Karen Rooke

TLC First support services support Worker 0439614208

Timeline

Disability Support Worker

TLC First Support Services
02.2023 - Current

Disability Support Worker

All About You Disability Services
02.2022 - 08.2023

Sales

Nicks Meats
11.2018 - 06.2021

Cleaner

Hygiene Services
2010 - 2014

PEG TRAINING

Watson And Blanch

Certificate III - Community Services

AVIDITY Training

High School Diploma -

Rosetta High School
Kara Pearce