Years of Community Industry experience
Karl Granzien
Kings Beach,QLD
Summary
Compassionate Support Worker with extensive knowledge of social service programs and community resources. Skilled at identifying needs and developing effective plans of action to provide intervention and assistance. Possesses strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills. Hardworking Disability Support Worker dedicated to compassionate and holistic individual support. Manages appointments and medication, assists with personal care and maintains efficient, safe and healthy work environments.
Overview
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Cert IV in Disabilities
Work History
Support Worker - Youth Homelessness
Youturn
11.2024 - Current
- Provided emotional support to affected residents and assisted in developing long-term recovery plans and goals.
- Facilitated community outreach to expand participation and support.
- Kept case files updated, accurate and aligned with requirements.
- Helped clients navigate social services system and access needed resources.
- Intervened in crisis situations to obtain support for clients and reduce escalation or recurrence risks.
- Cultivated strong network of providers delivering necessary assistance to Youth homelessness community.
- Assisted clients with obtaining housing, employment and support resources.
- Facilitate Case Management and goal setting for clients
- Coordinated with different service providers to meet clients' individual needs.
- Supported clients through development of new life skills, obtaining resources and transitioning back to society.
Support Worker
Healthcare Australia
08.2024 - 11.2024
- Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
- 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.
- Promoted community integration by providing extensive physical, emotional and social support.
Disability Support Worker
ACCESS
08.2024 - 11.2024
- Checked medication schedules and patient needs to enforce medication administration standards team-wide.
- Prepared nutritious meals to meet individual dietary needs for clients.
- Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
- Adhered to company requirements for patient interactions and care standards.
Disability Support Worker
FINA Australia
10.2023 - 07.2024
- Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
- Kept accurate records for client files and handled related paperwork.
- Maintained safety with tidy, clean, and hazard-free home environments.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Prepared nutritious meals to meet individual dietary needs for clients.
Disability Support Worker
Endeavour Foundation
02.2018 - 10.2023
- Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviors, and incidents.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Designed individualized plans detailing daily activities and needs for patients.
- Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
- Adhered to company requirements for patient interactions and care standards.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to drive continuity of care.
- Participated in interdisciplinary care conferences to discuss patient care plans and referrals.
Residential Care Officer
Disability Services Queensland
08.2014 - 07.2018
- In Home round the clock support for people with intellectual and physical disability including Personal Care, Managing Clients Financial Affairs, Administering Medication
- Recording for health and wellbeing, and general household tasks.
- Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
- Adhered to company requirements for patient interactions and care standards.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Provided high level of physical support by lifting, adjusting, and moving clients.
Computer Technician and Customer Training
ILove Computers
03.2011 - 06.2014
- Technical Support for all Apple Products in a retail environment and onsite
- One on one training in Mac software and associated applications, including iCloud, iPhoto and Mail etc
- Retail sales
- Small network troubleshooting and repairs
- Mac configuration and data migration from both PC and Mac
- Hardware and Software troubleshooting and repairs
Education
Diploma - Community Services
Hader Institute
Melbourne, VIC (online)04-2026
Certificate IV - Disabilities
TAFE Queensland
Brisbane, QLD08.2015
Skills
- Complex Client Requirements
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Documentation Skills
- Lifestyle Support
- Gathering Referrals
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Case Management
- Emotional and Mental Health Support
- Computer Skills
- Social Integration
- Goal Setting and Monitoring
Certification
Mental Health First Aid
Therapeutic Crisis Intervention
Blue Card / Yellow Card
Preventing Abuse, Exploitation and Neglect
NDIS Orientation
Provide First Aid and CPR
Manual Handling
Emergency Management
Safe Food Preparation
Support People with Medication
Warden Training
Risk Assessment
Supporting with Rapid Antigen Testing
Supporting People at Mealtimes
Safe Waste Management
Supporting People to Stay Infection Free
MAYBO
Provide Positive Behaviour Support
Professional Boundaries
NDIS psychosocial workforce essentials (MCC00051)
Timeline
Support Worker - Youth Homelessness
Youturn
11.2024 - Current
Support Worker
Healthcare Australia
08.2024 - 11.2024
Disability Support Worker
ACCESS
08.2024 - 11.2024
Disability Support Worker
FINA Australia
10.2023 - 07.2024
Disability Support Worker
Endeavour Foundation
02.2018 - 10.2023
Residential Care Officer
Disability Services Queensland
08.2014 - 07.2018
Computer Technician and Customer Training
ILove Computers
03.2011 - 06.2014
Diploma - Community Services
Hader Institute
Certificate IV - Disabilities
TAFE Queensland
Passionate Amateur Nature Photographer
Since 2009, one of my favourite Self-care practices has been to take a camera and emerse myself in nature, capturing many aspects of our environment and sharing those images on social media and with family and friends.
Volunteer Work - PCYC
Braking the Cycle program, Caboolture PCYC
Mentoring young people to complete their logbook hours on their Learner's Permit
2023-2024
References
Greg Curtis Yvette Wallace
Endeavour Foundation Youturn
0450 633 434 0497 331 950
gomaximus03@hotmail.com yvette.wallace@youturn.org.au