Lisa Abnett
Millbank,Queensland
Summary
Reliable Support Worker offering 4 years background promoting client development in day program and group home settings. Skilled in facilitating physical and educational activities and monitoring client progress. Observant and patient team player with passion for helping others.
Highly-motivated with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Support Worker
independent
Bundaberg, Queensland
06.2019 - Current
- Supported clients' social, physical and emotional needs to help integrate into local community.
- Tracked client behaviors, daily activities, new skills and notable incidents for documentation purposes.
- Drove and accompanied clients to appointments, shopping and special events for safety and companionship.
- Helped clients develop coping mechanisms, technical abilities and job skills.
- Worked with leadership, parents and volunteers to establish clear goals and guidelines for group meetings.
- Facilitated weekly group meetings, listened, offered compassion and supported members.
- Monitored financial bookkeeping for accuracy and compliance to resolve discrepancies.
- Resolved complex and escalated support issues.
- Created weekly schedules for team members and enforced timely shift start and end times.
Education
Certificate III - INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT
STRATEGIX
Bundaberg, QLD10.2019
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Communication
- Problem Resolution
- Planning
- Creative Thinking
- Meal Planning
- Housekeeping Skills
- Daily Living Requirements
- Grooming Support
- Long-Term Care
- Incident Reports
- Medication Schedules
- Relationship Building
- Computer Skills
- Documentation Skills
- Appointment Management
- Disability Services
- Appointment Organization
- Daily Living Assistance
- Personal Care
- Progress Documentation
- Flexible Schedule
- Independent Living Support
- Emotional Support
Timeline
Support Worker
independent
06.2019 - Current
Certificate III - INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT
STRATEGIX