Spending time with my family and grandkids
Travelling
Spending time with friends camping
Cooking
Beach walks
Enjoy participating in for overall physical and mental well-being
Reading
Michelle Marree Thompson
Gold Coast,QLD
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Disability Support Worker with 20 years of experience at Breakthrough Behavior, skilled in daily living assistance and problem-solving. Proven ability to enhance client well-being through personalized care plans and strong interpersonal relationships, fostering trust and independence in individuals with diverse needs. A committed team player with a strong work ethic.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Disability Support Worker
Breakthrough Behavior
05.2025 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities to promote independence and well-being.
- Supported implementation of individualized care plans tailored to client needs.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care delivery.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client progress and service delivery.
- Developed rapport with clients to foster a supportive environment and enhance trust.
- Participated in training sessions to improve knowledge of disability support best practices.
- Adapted communication strategies to effectively engage clients with diverse abilities.
- Observed and reported changes in client behavior or condition to appropriate staff members.
Disability Support Worker
Good Vibes
04.2021 - 10.2025
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
- Developed strong interpersonal relationships with clients, earning their trust and respect through consistent empathy and understanding.
- Supported clients in maintaining a clean living space by assisting with household tasks such as laundry, meal preparation, and general tidying.
- Enhanced quality of life for clients with physical and intellectual disabilities through compassionate care and assistance.
- Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviors, and incidents.
- Prepared nutritious meals to meet individual dietary needs for clients.
- Provided high level of physical support by lifting, adjusting, and moving clients.
- Managed medications effectively for clients under strict supervision from healthcare professionals, ensuring adherence to prescribed treatment plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans, ensuring optimal client wellbeing.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities to promote independence and well-being.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client progress and service delivery.
- Observed and reported changes in client behavior or condition to appropriate staff members.
Personal Care Assistant
TriCare Bayview Place Aged Care Residence
06.2010 - 04.2021
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing comfort and independence.
- Developed personalized care plans in collaboration with healthcare professionals to address individual needs.
- Trained and mentored new staff on best practices for patient care and support services.
- Implemented feedback mechanisms to improve service delivery and client satisfaction rates.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress, contributing to effective communication among caregivers.
- Advocated for clients' needs, fostering a supportive environment through active listening and empathy.
- Assisted with transferring and positioning clients, ensuring proper body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury for both parties.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Improved client comfort by providing exceptional personal care and maintaining a clean, safe environment.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Adapted quickly to new client situations, building rapport through active listening skills and an empathetic approach towards individual needs.
- Contributed to a positive home atmosphere by engaging clients in conversation and recreational activities tailored to their interests.
Education
Certificate IV - Aged Care And Disability Support
Kirana Education
Gold Coast, QLD12-2018
Certificate III - Aged Care And Disbiltiy Support
Kirana Education
11-2014
No Degree -
Trinity Bay State Highschool
Cairns, QLD11-1985
Skills
- Daily living assistance
- Problem-solving
- Housekeeping and meal preparation
- Personal care
- Trained in Manual Handling
- 20 years experience in working with high needs aged care and adults with multiple disabilities \
- Patient, flexible and understanding
- Supportive, empathetic and compassionate nature with a transparent and open approach to work
- A sharp observant and careful decision maker who is also enthusiast, positive, determined and persistent
- Over all a loyal and dedicated individual with a strong work ethic, well suited challenging all areas of responsibility
- Excellent team worker and team player
Interests
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
Breakthrough Behavior
05.2025 - Current
Disability Support Worker
Good Vibes
04.2021 - 10.2025
Personal Care Assistant
TriCare Bayview Place Aged Care Residence
06.2010 - 04.2021
Certificate IV - Aged Care And Disability Support
Kirana Education
Certificate III - Aged Care And Disbiltiy Support
Kirana Education
No Degree -
Trinity Bay State Highschool