Linda Rock
Laverton
Summary
Dedicated Support Worker with a proven track record at Independant Support Worker, enhancing client wellness through personalized daily living support and active listening. Skilled in health and safety awareness and relationship building, I excel in advancing client independence and social skills, achieving a significant improvement in client self-esteem and goal attainment.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Care Assistant
Linda's Personal Care
01.2025 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted with transferring and positioning clients, ensuring proper body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury for both parties.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Adapted quickly to new client situations, building rapport through active listening skills and an empathetic approach towards individual needs.
- Contributed to a positive home atmosphere by engaging clients in conversation and recreational activities tailored to their interests.
Support Worker
Independant Support Worker
01.2025 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Helped clients manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
- Enhanced the quality of care for clients by providing personalized support and assistance with daily living activities.
- Transported clients to appointments, shopping venues and entertainment events according to determined schedule.
Private Carer
Linda's Personal Care
01.2009 - Current
- Maintained a clean and comfortable home environment for clients, performing light housekeeping duties, meal preparation, and laundry services.
- Continuously updated professional knowledge and skills through ongoing training programs, workshops, and certifications to deliver the best possible care to clients.
- Facilitated client participation in social activities within the community, encouraging social connections and mental stimulation.
- Reduced client hospitalizations by closely monitoring health conditions and proactively addressing potential health risks or concerns.
- I have been caring for my brother with intellectual disabilities, Tourette Syndrome and other issues
- I assist with his everyday needs and requirements and I also respect his privacy, maintaining he has a safe place to live.
- I care also for a female with intellectual disabilities, and a hearing impairment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Laverton Secondary College
Melbourne, VIC12-1990
Skills
- Compassionate caregiving
I cared for my mother and assisted her to her needs daily whilst she was at home pallative care and also when she was transferred into a Nursing home I was right with her to her end of life
I have also cared for my late father in law with Dementia
I also have cared for Down Syndrome individuals
- Dressing assistance
- Compassionate patient care
- Emotional support
Certification
CPR AND FIRST AIDE CERTIFICATE
POLICE CHECK
WORKING WITH CHILDRENS CHECK
NDIS MODULES COMPLETED
CURRENT DRIVERS LICENCE WITH CAR INSURANCE
current first aide and cpr
Sucessfully completed First Aide at Results First Aide Truginia
Timeline
Personal Care Assistant
Linda's Personal Care
01.2025 - Current
Support Worker
Independant Support Worker
01.2025 - Current
Private Carer
Linda's Personal Care
01.2009 - Current
High School Diploma -
Laverton Secondary College
Similar Profiles
Avani GuptaAvani Gupta
Producer & Aggregator of Products at Personal care/Home careProducer & Aggregator of Products at Personal care/Home care
Nahomie JeudyNahomie Jeudy
Certified Nursing Assistant at Brightview East Norriton senior Independent Living Personal care Memory CareCertified Nursing Assistant at Brightview East Norriton senior Independent Living Personal care Memory Care
Loraine MyersLoraine Myers
Director of Resident Life at The Birches At Newtown Personal Care And Memory CareDirector of Resident Life at The Birches At Newtown Personal Care And Memory Care