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Mark Kvackaj

Surfers Paradise,QLD

Summary

Proven Support Worker with a track record of enhancing client wellness and independence at Home Instead Senior Care Home. Skilled in emotional support and daily living assistance, demonstrating exceptional decision-making and active listening. Achieved significant improvements in client social engagement and self-care skills, leveraging a clean driving record for essential mobility support. Talented Support Worker focused on improving client lives through high-quality support and patient instruction. Proficient in life, financial and social skills, helping clients integrate into community and live more robust lives. Creative and empathetic assistant with 3.5 years of experience building community and developing social skills through incremental therapeutic techniques.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work History

Support Worker

Home Instead Senior Care Home
10.2020 - 03.2024
  • 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.
  • Established trusting relationships with clients and their families through empathetic communication and active listening.
  • Developed strong rapport with clients by consistently demonstrating respect, understanding, and genuine concern for their wellbeing.
  • Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
  • Safeguarded client well-being by monitoring health conditions, administering medications, and reporting any changes to appropriate medical professionals.
  • Coordinated appointments for clients with healthcare providers to promote consistent access to essential medical services.
  • Maintained detailed records of client progress, interventions, and outcomes to ensure continuity of care across service providers.
  • Promoted independence among clients through skill-building exercises and goal-setting initiatives.
  • Adapted quickly to changing work environments while maintaining high levels of productivity and professionalism under pressure.

Carer

Caring for Family Member
03.2015 - 06.2019

Cared for mum in palliative Care at home

full time

Delivery Driver

Marigold Milk PTY LTD
09.2009 - 03.2012

delivering milk and dairy products

picking orders in cool room

cash handling

  • Provided excellent customer service by being friendly and courteous during interactions to increase satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Navigated efficiently through various routes for timely food deliveries.
  • Followed traffic laws during delivery for safety of pedestrians and other vehicles.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by delivering orders promptly and accurately.
  • Verified orders prior to completing deliveries to avoid customer complaints.

Delivery Driver/storeman

Traymark Transport
09.2006 - 08.2009

Become a leading hand

opened up factory at 4am

sorted city and country runs

picking and packing orders for next day delivery

loading trucks for next day deliveries

cash handling

Delivery Driver

Mulchaey Brothers
08.2005 - 09.2006

Multi drop milk deliveries around Melbourne and Geelong

light rigid vehicle

cash van sales

cool room duties

picking orders

Permanent Storeman

Priestley's Gourmet Delights
03.2003 - 07.2005

Working in -18 degrees cels freezer

inwards and despatch of stock nationwide

conducting stocktake every morning

forklift receiving

pallet control

picking and sorting orders

Delivery Driver Nightshift

Marigold Milk PTY LTD
02.2001 - 01.2003

Driver light rigid license

delivering milk and dairy products

picking orders in cool room

cash handling and C.O.D

Delivery Driver Storeman

Rebel Food Service
03.2000 - 02.2001

Driver light rigid licence

delivering frozen food and dry goods locally

receiving stock

placing orders

loading and unloading trucks

organising delivery trucks

cash handling

general office duties as required

Delivery Driver

Essendon Home Furnishings
03.1993 - 12.1993

Assembling and delivering furniture in light truck

general storeman duties

placing orders

receiving stock

cash handling

undertaking stockake

answering the phone and taking customers enquirit's

Courier

T.N.T Rail Fast/ Express
03.1985 - 02.1993

Driving 1 tonne van

forklift driving

unloading and loading trucks

sorting and weighing freight

received and dispatched goods at sorting bay

handled dangerous goods at sorting bay

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support - Age Care

Selmar Institute of Education
Geelong, VIC
10.2023

Skills

  • Daily living support
  • Housekeeping tasks
  • Health and safety awareness
  • Emotional Support
  • Confidentiality and Privacy
  • Mobility Assistance
  • Meal Preparation
  • Meal Planning and Preparation
  • Transportation Assistance
  • Life Skills Development
  • Documentation abilities
  • Professional boundaries
  • Clean Driving Record
  • Effective Communication
  • Case Documentation
  • Written Communication
  • Decision-Making
  • Client Advocacy
  • Active Listening

Timeline

Support Worker

Home Instead Senior Care Home
10.2020 - 03.2024

Carer

Caring for Family Member
03.2015 - 06.2019

Delivery Driver

Marigold Milk PTY LTD
09.2009 - 03.2012

Delivery Driver/storeman

Traymark Transport
09.2006 - 08.2009

Delivery Driver

Mulchaey Brothers
08.2005 - 09.2006

Permanent Storeman

Priestley's Gourmet Delights
03.2003 - 07.2005

Delivery Driver Nightshift

Marigold Milk PTY LTD
02.2001 - 01.2003

Delivery Driver Storeman

Rebel Food Service
03.2000 - 02.2001

Delivery Driver

Essendon Home Furnishings
03.1993 - 12.1993

Courier

T.N.T Rail Fast/ Express
03.1985 - 02.1993

Certificate III in Individual Support - Age Care

Selmar Institute of Education
Mark Kvackaj