Michelle White
Baldivis,WA
Summary
Person-centred disability support worker with experience in mental health care, behavior management, and daily living support. Provides dignity-focused care, crisis-aware support, and consistent community integration. Demonstrates strong communication, punctual attendance, and dependable work ethic.
Overview
1
1
Certification
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Disability Support Worker
GenU
Waikiki, WA
03.2022 - Current
- Promoted choice, dignity, and independence through tailored interactions with participants, while fostering a supportive environment.
- Supported participants with personal care, mobility, and community access needs.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, including eating, dressing, and grooming.
- Provided emotional support to individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
- Managed challenging behaviors by implementing positive reinforcement techniques, enhancing client engagement.
- Follow individual support plans and behavior support strategies during shifts.
- Collaborated with professionals to create personalized treatment plans, ensuring comprehensive support for client needs.
- Communicated with families, coordinators, and allied health staff about support needs.
- Contributed to case reviews for client status and progress.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients.
- Built strong, trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
Hairdresser
Department of Correctice services
Perth, WA
01.2008 - Current
- Delivered hair cutting and styling services to enhance appearance and confidence of corrective services clients.
- Assessed grooming needs of clients while ensuring compliance with secure facility guidelines.
- Sanitized clippers, combs, and workstations to uphold strict hygiene standards and client safety.
- Followed correctional services' security procedures during every client appointment.
Education
Cert IV Mental Health
GenU
Perth, WA09-2026
Cert III Individual Support
Activ Foundation
Perth, WACert III Hairdressing
Fremantle Tafe
Perth, WASkills
- Personalized support
- Mental health care
- Disability assistance
- Daily living support
- Behavior management
- Community integration
- Crisis intervention
Certification
- Current NDIS clearance and First Aid
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
GenU
03.2022 - Current
Hairdresser
Department of Correctice services
01.2008 - Current
Cert IV Mental Health
GenU
Cert III Individual Support
Activ Foundation
Cert III Hairdressing
Fremantle Tafe