Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
REFEREES
Timeline
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Luke Clarke

Morphett Vale,SA

Summary

Motivated professional with a strong work ethic and adaptability. Proven ability to work independently and quickly acquire new skills. Seeking opportunities in community services to advocate for and support individuals with disabilities and mental health challenges.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Disability Support Worker

Lutheran Disability Services
Southern Suburbs, SA
02.2024 - Current
  • Provided assistance in the home environment including meal preparation and light housekeeping.
  • Managed challenging behaviors through positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Organized recreational and educational activities for clients according to individual needs.
  • Encouraged independence by teaching skills needed for everyday life.
  • Administered medication according to doctor's orders and monitored side effects.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating.
  • Transported clients to appointments, social events, and other activities as needed.

Volunteer Community Meal

Careworks
Christies Beach , South Australia
02.2021 - Current
  • Weekly Community Meal
  • Set up and Pack up of tables and chairs for community meal.
  • Greeting guests
  • Building rapport and conversing with guests.
  • Serving meals and Tea and coffee to guest.
  • Dishes and cleaning Duties
  • Resolving /De-escalating any incidents that arise

Disability Support Worker-Casual Day OPTIONS

Minda Inc
North Brighton, South Australia
11.2023 - 02.2024
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as eating, dressing, grooming and personal Care.
  • Provided emotional support to individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
  • Monitored client progress and reported any changes in behavior or health conditions to supervisor.
  • Organized recreational and educational activities for clients according to individual needs.
  • Administer Medications.
  • Encouraged independence by teaching skills needed for everyday life.
  • Transported clients to appointments, social events, and other activities as needed.
  • Maintained records of services provided, client progress, and goals achieved.

Volunteer Community Market/Meal

CosWeCare
Adelaide CBD, South Australia
04.2021 - 01.2024
  • Weekly Free Grocery Market / Meal For the homeless and other vulnerable people in need.
  • Unloading the Truck of crates containing food and produce and other goodies . Also tables.
  • Setting Up tables for community market / food and coffee stalls.
  • Greeting Guests
  • Building rapport and conversing with community members
  • Serving the clients (community members)
  • Serving of food and coffee
  • Cleaning Duties
  • Pack up
  • Resolve/De-escalate any incidents that arise

Carpenter/Building Maintenance Contractor

Self Employed
Adelaide , South Australia
01.2003 - 01.2023
  • customer service
  • Quoting and Invoicing
  • Building rapport and relationships
  • All aspects of Carpentry Including First and Second Fix.
  • Building Maintenance Including : Gyprock Flushing, Tiling, Painting, silicone work, fencing , kitchens and Laundries , Doors, windows . Installation and repairs to the Listed.
  • Pergolas and Decks

Education

Certificate III - Individual Support Disability

SALC Minda Inc
North Brighton, SA
10.2023

Certificate IV - OHS

Master Builders Association
Adelaide, SA
10.2011

Certificate IV - Building And Construction

TAFE SA
Tonsley, SA
12.2004

Certificate III - Carpentry

TAFE SA
Tonsley, SA
2000

Skills

  • Attention to Detail
  • Cultural Awareness And Sensitivity
  • Organization and Time Management
  • Patience
  • Empathetic
  • Open Social Mindset (enjoy working with people within diverse communities)
  • Excellent Communication skills
  • Life experience and transferrable skills
  • Problem solving
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Calm under Pressure
  • Building Rapport
  • Quick learner
  • Punctual

Certification

  • Manual Handling HLTWHS005 (First Aid Pro)
  • First Aid Including cardiopulmonary resuscitation HLTAID010, HLTAID009, HLTAID011 ( First Aid Pro )
  • Assist With Medication (RDNS Silverchain)
  • NDIS Worker Orientation Module
  • NDS Code Of Conduct
  • NDS Understanding Abuse
  • CPI Blue Card (Behavior, De-escalation and Crisis Training)

REFEREES

Esther Huntley      0422 479 394  Team Leader  For Lutheran Disability Servies.

Peter Chambers    0403 027 899 CareWorks Christies Beach Manager.

Timeline

Disability Support Worker

Lutheran Disability Services
02.2024 - Current

Disability Support Worker-Casual Day OPTIONS

Minda Inc
11.2023 - 02.2024

Volunteer Community Market/Meal

CosWeCare
04.2021 - 01.2024

Volunteer Community Meal

Careworks
02.2021 - Current

Carpenter/Building Maintenance Contractor

Self Employed
01.2003 - 01.2023

Certificate III - Individual Support Disability

SALC Minda Inc

Certificate IV - OHS

Master Builders Association

Certificate IV - Building And Construction

TAFE SA

Certificate III - Carpentry

TAFE SA

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