Keira Shimkus
Barragup,Australia
Summary
Compassionate Support Worker experienced in delivering personalized care and assistance to individuals with disabilities. Enhanced client independence and wellbeing through effective behavior management, safe manual handling, and community-access support. Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and adaptability while training staff and maintaining accurate operational and care records.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Disability support worker
Boutique disability services
Port Kennedy, Australia
10.2023 - Current
- Assisted clients with dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting to promote dignity and personal autonomy.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities to enhance independence and quality of life.
- Monitored client progress, adapting strategies to meet individual needs and goals.
- Implemented behavior management techniques to encourage positive interactions and improve client relationships.
- Facilitated communication between clients and service providers to ensure effective care delivery.
- Facilitated community engagement for clients to strengthen social connections and enhance overall well-being.
- Provided high level of physical support by lifting, adjusting, and moving clients when appropriate.
Team lead/ animal carer
Old Mac Donald's traveling farms
Western Australia
04.2023 - Current
- Led daily animal care and on-site operations for a traveling farm, prioritizing animal welfare, visitor safety and event reliability.
- Supervised and trained staff and volunteers in safe animal handling, hygiene protocols and guest interaction to maintain high service standards.
- Managed feeding, watering, enclosure cleaning and enrichment programs to support species-specific health and behavior.
- Coordinated veterinary care and ensured timely interventions.
- Prepared animals, vehicles, and equipment for daily events while enforcing biosecurity and safety procedures to ensure incident-free operations.
- Delivered educational, family-friendly presentations and supervised children around animals to ensure positive visitor experiences.
- Maintained accurate records of feed, treatments, and incidents while assisting with scheduling and logistical planning to streamline operations.
Babysitter
Amy Varris
Mandurah
02.2019 - Current
- Facilitated game activities, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Arranged toys and cleaned space home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Handled conflicts between siblings effectively using conflict resolution techniques resulting in a more peaceful household.
- Resolved sibling conflicts using conflict resolution techniques, fostering a harmonious atmosphere.
- Engaged children in games, puzzles, and reading to promote learning and development.
Education
General Education Certification II
Mandurah, WASkills
- Daily living assistance
- Behavior management techniques
- Client progress monitoring
- Client advocacy
- Community engagement
- First aid and CPR
- Staff training and supervision
- Effective communication
- Conflict resolution
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Adaptive support techniques
Certification
- Australia wide first aid certificated
Provide cardpulmonary resuscitation
Provide basic emergency life support
Provide first aid
Timeline
Disability support worker
Boutique disability services
10.2023 - Current
Team lead/ animal carer
Old Mac Donald's traveling farms
04.2023 - Current
Babysitter
Amy Varris
02.2019 - Current
General Education Certification II