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Nikita Matthews

Bendigo

Summary

Dynamic and compassionate Support Worker with extensive experience in personal support and daily assistance. Excelled in capacity building and encouraging independence, backed by strong communication skills and reliability. Achieved remarkable trust through empathy, enhancing client participation in community activities. Proficient in utilizing assistive equipment, always willing to learn and train new skills

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Retail

Subway

Retail

Brumbys Bakery

Catering

Two Sisters

Basketball

Referee

Support Worker

Independent
01.2022 - Current
  • 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.
  • Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
  • Assisted clients with personal care tasks, preserving their dignity and promoting independence.
  • Supported clients in accessing community resources, enhancing their integration and participation in community activities.
  • Use of Assistive equipment such as electrical wheelchairs, slings, and hoists.

Disability Support Worker

Sucuro
01.2021 - 12.2021
  • 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.
  • Prepared nutritious meals to meet individual dietary needs for clients.
  • Supported clients in maintaining a clean living space by assisting with household tasks such as laundry, meal preparation, and general tidying.
  • Provided high level of physical support by lifting, adjusting, and moving clients.

Education

High School Diploma -

Bendigo Senior Secondary College
Bendigo

VET - Allied Health III

TAFE
Bendigo

Cert 4 - Currently Studying - Aging Care And Support

TAFE

Skills

  • - Daily Assistance
  • - Personal Support
  • - Capacity Building
  • - General housekeeping and meal preparation
  • - Communication skills and reliability
  • - Social community and civic participation

Timeline

Support Worker

Independent
01.2022 - Current

Disability Support Worker

Sucuro
01.2021 - 12.2021

Retail

Subway

Retail

Brumbys Bakery

Catering

Two Sisters

Basketball

Referee

High School Diploma -

Bendigo Senior Secondary College

VET - Allied Health III

TAFE

Cert 4 - Currently Studying - Aging Care And Support

TAFE
Nikita Matthews