LEON MAINA
Middle Swan,WA
Summary
Motivated and compassionate student currently studying a Diploma in Health Science at Edith Cowan College, with a planned transition to a Bachelor of Nursing in 2026. Passionate about supporting individuals with disabilities and aged care needs through respectful, person-centred care. Brings strong interpersonal skills, empathy, and reliability, with hands-on experience in personal care, community support, and high-care assistance. Flexible with availability, including night shifts and weekends, and eager to contribute to a supportive care team.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Support Worker
Autism Association
11.2024 - Current
- Provide individualised support for people with autism, assisting with daily living and personal care needs.
- Encourage independence, inclusion, and participation in community and social activities.
- Collaborate with families and staff to deliver safe and respectful care.
Support Worker
Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital
03.2024 - 09.2024
- Assisted patients with personal care including bathing, grooming, feeding, toileting, and medication support.
- Performed safe transfers and manual handling (bed to chair, chair to bed).
- Supported patients with spinal cord injuries and high-care needs.
- Maintained infection control procedures, confidentiality, privacy, and dignity.
- Assisted with domestic duties, meal preparation, and patient mobility.
- Demonstrated teamwork, communication, and ability to work under pressure in a busy hospital setting.
Education
Diploma - Health Science
Edith Cowan College
01.2026
Bachelor - Information & Communication Technology
Daystar University
12.2023
Skills
- Compassionate, person-centred care
- Personal care and high-care support
- Manual handling & safe transfers
- Infection control & workplace safety
- Strong communication and teamwork
- Empathy
- Patience
- Adaptability
- Time management
- Reliability
- Community participation and inclusion support
References
- Hillary Kibet, Mentor & Supervisor, Autism Association, 0450 604 559, hillaryt@autism.org.au
- Gloria Jerop, RN Mentor, Broad Care Inclusive Disability Services, 0404 946 274, glo.white@broadcareds.com.au
Certification
- First Aid & CPR
- Manual Handling
- Working with Children Check
- COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate
- NDIS Worker Orientation Module
- Driver's Licence
Languages
- English, Fluent
- Kiswahili, Fluent
- French, Basic
- Spanish, Basic
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
kiswahili
Native/ Bilingual
French
Professional
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
Support Worker
Autism Association
11.2024 - Current
Support Worker
Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital
03.2024 - 09.2024
Diploma - Health Science
Edith Cowan College
Bachelor - Information & Communication Technology
Daystar University
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