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Michael knight

Michael knight

Coonabarabran,NSW

Summary

Support Worker with 20 years of experience in diverse support services, including special education, mental health. Art and music therapy, individualized care and crisis management, enhancing client wellbeing through effective communication and teamwork. Proven track record in fostering community engagement and providing emotional support to vulnerable adults with compassion and professionalism.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification

Work History

Support Worker

Abilities FNQ
Cairns, QLD
02.2019 - 07.2023
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care routines.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized support plans.
  • Facilitated social and recreational activities to promote community engagement.

assist music therapy

abilities fnq
gordanvale, QLD
03.2023 - 07.2024

assist with musical enrichment .self expression, song writing.

Provide support with giutar .bass, and vocal.

Include clients, individually.

Assist with percusssion , distribution

Karaoke involvement, Provide amps and mics.

Support Worker

St Johns Community Care
Cairns, QLD
02.2017 - 03.2019
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
  • Maintained a safe and clean environment for clients and staff.
  • Supported clients in social interactions and community engagement activities.
  • Collaborated with healthcare teams to coordinate client care plans.
  • Communicated effectively with clients to understand their needs and preferences.
  • Facilitated transportation for clients to appointments and social events.
  • Reported changes in client condition to supervisors promptly for timely intervention.
  • Managed challenging behavior from clients in a calm manner by utilizing de-escalation techniques.
  • Monitored client wellbeing and reported any changes or concerns to relevant staff members.
  • Supported clients' social, physical and emotional needs to help integrate into local community.
  • Reported any incidents or accidents in accordance with company policy and procedure.
  • Tracked client behaviors, daily activities, new skills, and notable incidents for documentation purposes.
  • Provided emotional and practical support to vulnerable adults.
  • Accompanied clients to medical appointments and assisted them with their daily needs.
  • Administered medication according to company guidelines whilst monitoring its effectiveness.
  • Lifted, moved and adjusted clients to ambulate individuals for diverse needs.

Palliative Care

family
Orange , Nsw
05.2015 - 05.2015
  • support my father with my sister with palliative care

Education

First Aid

Seniour First Aid
Tamworth, NSW
01-2025

Some College (No Degree) - Support Worker Cert 3

Wise Training
Cairns

Skills

  • Client support
  • Individualized care
  • Team collaboration
  • Crisis management
  • Daily living assistance
  • Communication skills
  • music therapy and art,
  • Cooking skills and development
  • Horticulture and associated skills
  • Happiness and self expression,

Certification

  • cert 3 support work
  • diploma music

seniour first aid

Timeline

assist music therapy

abilities fnq
03.2023 - 07.2024

Support Worker

Abilities FNQ
02.2019 - 07.2023

Support Worker

St Johns Community Care
02.2017 - 03.2019

Palliative Care

family
05.2015 - 05.2015

First Aid

Seniour First Aid

Some College (No Degree) - Support Worker Cert 3

Wise Training
Michael knight