Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
Timeline
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LACHLAN NAVYBOX

Marulan, NSW/Maryborough, QLD

Summary

Compassionate Disability Support Worker looking for a long-term job as I am moving states from NSW to QLD. I have been in this field for almost a year and see this as my career path. I'm well-versed in helping individuals living with disabilities and knowledgeable about providing daily living support, preparing meals and assisting with personal mobility. I am willing to do any required training/certificates if necessary.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Disability Support Worker

Scope Australia
Goulburn, NSW
05.2023 - Current
  • Managed challenging behaviors through positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Provided assistance in the home environment including meal preparation and light housekeeping.
  • Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
  • Recorded patient temperature, pulse and blood pressure to monitor health and well-being.
  • Assisted in developing self-care skills such as personal hygiene practices.
  • Assisted individuals in performing wide range of housekeeping functions to develop levels of ability.
  • Participated in team meetings with supervisors, doctors, nurses, therapists.
  • Instructed clients on proper use of adaptive equipment such as wheelchairs and walkers.
  • Administered medication according to doctor's orders and monitored side effects.
  • Transported clients to appointments, social events, and other activities as needed.

Quarry Plant Operator

Gunlake Quarry
08.2022 - 02.2023
  • Operating plant equipment such as computer software and tools, maintenance on machinery (screens, belts, head chutes), using a variety of tools (hammers, drills, rock breakers), cleaning and maintaining a safe work environment, dust control, using correct PPE such as hardhat, gloves, goggles, ear plugs, dust mask
  • Performed daily maintenance of machinery and equipment to ensure proper operation.

Factory Worker

Oxley frame & truss
05.2021 - 05.2022
  • Loading and unloading timber, operating a variety of Amber cutting machinery, operating circular saws to cut timber.
  • Cleaned work areas and machines to maintain a safe and organized environment.
  • Loaded and unloaded items from machines and conveyors.
  • Utilized hand tools such as screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches.

Pick and Packer

Goulburn Coles RDC
10.2019 - 05.2021
  • Communication with an automated headset with voice activated commands, completed a safety white card for the specific site, controlled and maneuvered a pallet truck to move and locate stock
  • Weighed or counted items for distribution to conform to company standards.
  • Ensured that all safety regulations were followed at all times during loading and unloading operations.
  • Operated forklifts, pallet jacks, shrink wrap machines, and other equipment as needed.
  • Arranged items on pallets according to size and weight.
  • Wrapped items securely using appropriate packing materials.

Education

High School Year 11 -

Goulburn High School
01.2017

Skills

  • Progress Documentation
  • Personal Care
  • Daily Living Requirements
  • Client Education
  • Disability Services
  • Incident Reports
  • Independent Living Support
  • Risk Assessments
  • Creative Thinking
  • Meal Planning
  • Emotional Support
  • Personal Growth Support
  • Client Transportation
  • Medication Schedules
  • Daily Living Assistance
  • Health Meals and Snacks
  • Housekeeping Skills

Certification

  • First Aid
  • White Card

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Disability Support Worker

Scope Australia
05.2023 - Current

Quarry Plant Operator

Gunlake Quarry
08.2022 - 02.2023

Factory Worker

Oxley frame & truss
05.2021 - 05.2022

Pick and Packer

Goulburn Coles RDC
10.2019 - 05.2021

High School Year 11 -

Goulburn High School
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