Karen Kinsman
Christie Downs,SA, Australia
Summary
A highly practical and professional support worker providing quality in home care to clients in the community. Focused on delivering a range of services to clients maintaining impartiality and confidentiality at all times. Industry experience includes, working with children, the elderly and people with disabilities. Strongly committed to clients wellbeing and producing high quality service.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Support Worker
Balance Home Services
11.2016 - Current
Responsible for providing quality in home care to approved clients including, personal care, domestic assistance and social support. Tasks include showering, dressing, dental hygiene, respite care, shopping and meal preparation. Usage of hoists, wheelchairs and walkers.
Home Support Worker
Flex International
10.2012 - 10.2015
Performing the same tasks as above company. But also including pallitive care, bowel care, stoma care and catheter care.
Home Support Worker
Australian Red Cross
06.2002 - 06.2012
Performing the same tasks as above companies.
Education
Certificate III - Aged Care
Red Cross College
Darwin, NT06.2011
Skills
Strongly committed to respecting cultural diversity and human dignity Strong planning abilities, able to set priorities and complete tasks keeping in mind clients references Flexible, resilient and able to work and remain calm under pressure Excellent listening and communicating skills with a natural ability to show empathy and compassion Committed to excellent customer service Self motivated, results focused, able to make decisions and take initiative Often being asked to undertake jobs without all the information
Craft, Knitting, Reading, Gardening and Music
I make greeting cards, and I like to try new crafts when I can, I have been knitting for most of my life, making jumpers, baby blankets and toys. I read various books from horror, crime, period drama and histories. Gardening keeps me busy outside, And music, I like anything from the 50's, 60's and 70's and I love country music.
Timeline
Community Support Worker
Balance Home Services
11.2016 - Current
Home Support Worker
Flex International
10.2012 - 10.2015
Home Support Worker
Australian Red Cross
06.2002 - 06.2012
Certificate III - Aged Care
Red Cross College
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