KYMBAL GARDNER
Carlton
Summary
Compassionate Disability Support Worker with extensive experience at Clubmates Travel, enhancing client independence through personalized support plans and effective medication management. Skilled in daily living assistance and relationship building, I advocate for clients' rights while fostering a safe, inclusive environment, ensuring their dignity and quality of life are prioritized.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Disability Support Worker
Clubmates Travel Supported Holidays
07.2014 - 11.2016
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
- Developed strong interpersonal relationships with clients, earning their trust and respect through consistent empathy and understanding.
- Enhanced quality of life for clients with physical and intellectual disabilities through compassionate care and assistance.
- Provided high level of physical support by lifting, adjusting, and moving clients.
- Provided emotional support to clients during challenging times, fostering resilience and coping skills.
- Assisted clients in reaching personal goals through targeted skill-building activities and therapeutic interventions.
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Promoted a safe and inclusive environment for all clients by enforcing policies and procedures consistently.
- Implemented behavior management techniques when required for the safety of both clients and staff members involved.
- Managed medications effectively for clients under strict supervision from healthcare professionals, ensuring adherence to prescribed treatment plans.
- Checked medication schedules and patient needs to enforce medication administration standards team-wide.
- Supported clients in maintaining a clean living space by assisting with household tasks such as laundry, meal preparation, and general tidying.
Disability Support Worker
Nexus Inc
07.2010 - 12.2014
- Maintained safety with tidy, clean, and hazard-free home environments.
- Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviors, and incidents.
- Delivered exceptional personal care services, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding assistance.
- Prepared nutritious meals to meet individual dietary needs for clients.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Advocated fiercely on behalf of clients when necessary to ensure their rights were respected in various settings such as education or healthcare environments.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
- Developed strong interpersonal relationships with clients, earning their trust and respect through consistent empathy and understanding.
- Supported clients in maintaining a clean living space by assisting with household tasks such as laundry, meal preparation, and general tidying.
- Enhanced quality of life for clients with physical and intellectual disabilities through compassionate care and assistance.
- Provided high level of physical support by lifting, adjusting, and moving clients.
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Promoted a safe and inclusive environment for all clients by enforcing policies and procedures consistently.
- Coordinated transportation arrangements for clients to attend medical appointments or partake in social activities safely.
- Managed medications effectively for clients under strict supervision from healthcare professionals, ensuring adherence to prescribed treatment plans.
- Kept accurate records for client files and handled related paperwork.
- Maintained detailed records of patient progress, documentation of services and case notes.
Disability Support Worker
Anglicare Tasmania
02.2002 - 10.2004
- Maintained safety with tidy, clean, and hazard-free home environments.
- Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviors, and incidents.
- Delivered exceptional personal care services, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding assistance.
- Prepared nutritious meals to meet individual dietary needs for clients.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Advocated fiercely on behalf of clients when necessary to ensure their rights were respected in various settings such as education or healthcare environments.
- Worked closely with therapists and other specialists to implement prescribed interventions consistently, leading to measurable improvements in client functioning.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
- Developed strong interpersonal relationships with clients, earning their trust and respect through consistent empathy and understanding.
- Supported clients in maintaining a clean living space by assisting with household tasks such as laundry, meal preparation, and general tidying.
- Enhanced quality of life for clients with physical and intellectual disabilities through compassionate care and assistance.
- Provided high level of physical support by lifting, adjusting, and moving clients.
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Promoted a safe and inclusive environment for all clients by enforcing policies and procedures consistently.
- Implemented behavior management techniques when required for the safety of both clients and staff members involved.
- Coordinated transportation arrangements for clients to attend medical appointments or partake in social activities safely.
- Managed medications effectively for clients under strict supervision from healthcare professionals, ensuring adherence to prescribed treatment plans.
- Checked medication schedules and patient needs to enforce medication administration standards team-wide.
- Maintained detailed records of patient progress, documentation of services and case notes.
Fabrication Welder
Sorell Welding
11.1991 - 10.2002
- Measured and cut metal pieces to correct length and angle to attain proper fit and alignment of pieces.
- Maintained high-quality workmanship through consistent attention to detail and adherence to specifications.
- Maintained clean and organized work area to prevent workplace accidents.
- Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams.
- Finished welding and fabrication projects using grinders.
- Utilized various tools, such as grinders and cutting torches, for proper preparation of materials prior to welding processes.
- Used cutting torches to shape and cut metal for fabrication projects.
Disability Support Worker
Eskleigh Foundation
04.2000 - 02.2002
- Assisted clients in reaching personal goals through targeted skill-building activities and therapeutic interventions.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress, adjusting support strategies as needed to maximize outcomes.
- Maintained safety with tidy, clean, and hazard-free home environments.
- Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviors, and incidents.
- Delivered exceptional personal care services, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding assistance.
- Prepared nutritious meals to meet individual dietary needs for clients.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Facilitated community integration for clients by organizing outings, social events, and other opportunities for engagement.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Advocated fiercely on behalf of clients when necessary to ensure their rights were respected in various settings such as education or healthcare environments.
- Worked closely with therapists and other specialists to implement prescribed interventions consistently, leading to measurable improvements in client functioning.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
- Developed strong interpersonal relationships with clients, earning their trust and respect through consistent empathy and understanding.
- Supported clients in maintaining a clean living space by assisting with household tasks such as laundry, meal preparation, and general tidying.
- Enhanced quality of life for clients with physical and intellectual disabilities through compassionate care and assistance.
- Provided high level of physical support by lifting, adjusting, and moving clients.
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Promoted a safe and inclusive environment for all clients by enforcing policies and procedures consistently.
- Coordinated transportation arrangements for clients to attend medical appointments or partake in social activities safely.
- Managed medications effectively for clients under strict supervision from healthcare professionals, ensuring adherence to prescribed treatment plans.
- Kept accurate records for client files and handled related paperwork.
- Checked medication schedules and patient needs to enforce medication administration standards team-wide.
- Maintained detailed records of patient progress, documentation of services and case notes.
- Adhered to company requirements for patient interactions and care standards.
Aluminum Fabricator Welder
Incat Tasmania
07.1995 - 11.1999
- Delivered high-quality finished products through precise measurements, cutting, and assembly of aluminum components.
- Enhanced production efficiency with proper maintenance of fabrication equipment and tools.
- Upheld a clean and organized workspace environment conducive to efficient fabrication processes and improved safety conditions.
- Ensured safety compliance throughout the fabrication process, minimizing workplace accidents and injuries.
- Measured parts using calipers, gauges and micrometers to confirm adherence to quality standards on final inspections.
- Selected gauges and types of sheet metal or non-metallic material to meet product specifications.
- Used rulers, squares and scribes to measure and mark dimensions and reference lines on materials.
- Performed quality finishes by trimming and deburring to create smooth surfaces and joints of assembled parts.
- Nailed and welded pieces into place by securing paneled edges and machine-made molding to structures.
- Observed safety practices and procedures to maintain safe and clean working environment.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Reduced workplace accidents through strict compliance with safety regulations and guidelines.
- Optimized material usage by accurately measuring and cutting required components prior to welding.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
- Enhanced workshop safety by consistently adhering to all safety protocols and conducting regular equipment checks.
- Reduced material waste with careful planning and accurate cutting of metal components.
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
- Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
- Cleaned material surfaces to remove dirt or excess acid using chemical solutions, wire brushes and grinders.
- Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag, and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.
Factory Production Worker
Inghams Enterprises
03.1993 - 04.1995
- Unloaded and loaded items from conveyors, machines, and conveyances.
- Carefully packaged finished products and prepared for shipment.
- Exceeded daily production targets consistently due to efficient time management skills and strong attention to detail.
- Operated [Number] machines proficiently and in compliance to safety standards.
- Enhanced production efficiency by operating various machinery and equipment in a timely manner.
- Ensured products met company standards through meticulous quality control inspections, resulting in fewer returns or defects.
- Upheld cleanliness standards throughout the factory floor, ensuring a hygienic work environment conducive to productivity.
- Demonstrated proper use of equipment to newly hired employees to avoid workplace injuries.
- Actively participated in factory-wide safety meetings, staying up-to-date on new rules and regulations to maintain a safe work environment.
- Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
- Inspected materials before assembly to verify compliance of quality control standards.
- Cultivated professional working relationships with peers and supervisors.
Marine Technical Hull
Royal Australia Navy
01.1981 - 11.1990
- Fostered strong relationships with partner nations through participation in joint military exercises and cultural exchanges.
- Enhanced unit readiness by conducting comprehensive training exercises and evaluations.
- Participated in humanitarian assistance missions, delivering critical aid supplies to disaster-stricken communities.
- Streamlined communication processes for increased efficiency during high-stress operations.
- Contributed to mission success by providing timely intelligence analysis and recommendations to command staff.
- Ensured continuity of operations by meticulously maintaining records, reports, and documentation related to all aspects of the unit''s activities.
- Promoted a culture of safety, ensuring strict adherence to guidelines and reducing incidents during training exercises.
- Provided crucial first aid treatment during medical emergencies, preserving the health of fellow service members on the battlefield or during training evolutions.
- Enhanced the morale and welfare of fellow Marines through the organization of recreational activities and special events.
- Upheld code of conduct and maintained professionalism in stressful situations.
- Worked in dirty and uncomfortable conditions, sometimes in dangerous, deployed locations.
- Trained in conflict resolution among subordinates, equals and superiors.
- Upheld [Branch] dress and appearance regulations for professional appearance.
- Trained in small arms, anti-armor and indirect fire weapons.
- Served in on-call capacity for last-minute or late-night taskings from leadership.
- Worked weekends and long hours in deployed locations to complete [Type] taskings.
- Responded to and assisted in medical emergencies.
Skills
- Daily living assistance
- Problem-solving
- Housekeeping and meal preparation
- Personal care
- Independent living support
- Relationship building
- Disability awareness
- Documentation skills
- Documentation and reporting
- Client confidentiality
- Incident reports
- Disability services
- Mobility support
- Meal planning
- Computer skills
- Health and safety
- Daily living requirements
- Individual support plans
- Household chores
- Dressing assistance
- Creative thinking
- Risk assessments
- Family communication
- Emotional support
- Transportation assistance
- Team leadership
- Social skills development
- Safety management
- Personal growth support
- Client transportation
- Elderly care
- Medication organization
- Feeding assistance
- Grooming support
- Client needs assessment
- Behavior support plans
- Flexible schedule
- Recreational activities
- Housekeeping skills
- Progress documentation
- Lifestyle support
- Respite care
- Recordkeeping proficiency
- Positive reinforcement
- Community integration
- Life skills training
- Care documentation
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Individualized support plans
- Client education
- Appointment management
- Home healthcare services
- Nursing home care assistance
- Family liaison
- Long-term care
- Transfer techniques
- Educational support
- Self-care promotion
- Case management
- [Language] fluency
Accomplishments
- Achieved [Result] by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.
- Achieved [Result] through effectively helping with [Task].
- Documented and resolved [Issue] which led to [Results].
- Supervised team of [Number] staff members.
Certification
Diploma in Disability Services
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
Clubmates Travel Supported Holidays
07.2014 - 11.2016
Disability Support Worker
Nexus Inc
07.2010 - 12.2014
Disability Support Worker
Anglicare Tasmania
02.2002 - 10.2004
Disability Support Worker
Eskleigh Foundation
04.2000 - 02.2002
Aluminum Fabricator Welder
Incat Tasmania
07.1995 - 11.1999
Factory Production Worker
Inghams Enterprises
03.1993 - 04.1995
Fabrication Welder
Sorell Welding
11.1991 - 10.2002
Marine Technical Hull
Royal Australia Navy
01.1981 - 11.1990
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