PAUL FINKELDE
Perth,WA
Summary
Dedicated Support Worker with experience at Linked Support Solutions, enhancing client independence through personalized daily living assistance and emotional support. Skilled in health and safety awareness and active listening, I effectively collaborated with healthcare professionals to improve care quality and foster community connections, ensuring clients achieved their individual goals.
Possessing empathetic and compassionate traits, excellent fit for providing dedicated support and care. Knowledgeable in basic caregiving principles and adept at assisting with daily living activities and managing diverse needs. Committed to making meaningful difference in lives of individuals through attentive and personalized care.
Developed key transferrable skills in caregiving environment, including effective communication and problem-solving abilities. Looking to transition into new field, leveraging experience in providing personalized care and support. Ready to bring adaptability and client-focused approach to new professional challenge.
Professional caregiver with strong background in providing comprehensive support services. Adept at fostering collaboration within teams and ensuring needs are met efficiently. Skilled in crisis intervention, emotional support, and daily living assistance. Reliable and adaptable, consistently contributing to positive outcomes for clients and colleagues.
Experienced with providing compassionate care and support to individuals. Utilizes effective communication and problem-solving skills to enhance clients' daily living experiences. Track record of fostering safe and supportive environment through empathy and adaptability.
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Support Worker
LINKED SUPPORT SOLUTIONS
Perth, WA
10.2024 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and well-being.
- Supported implementation of care plans, ensuring adherence to individual needs.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to coordinate client services effectively.
- Documented client progress and incidents accurately for ongoing assessment.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment, following health and safety regulations.
- Engaged clients in social activities, enhancing community connections and interaction.
- Provided emotional support to clients, fostering trust and comfort in care settings.
- Adapted to changing client needs, demonstrating flexibility in service delivery.
- 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.
Warehouse Forklift Operator
RONDO BUILDING SUPPLIES
Perth, WA
03.2016 - 11.2023
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to efficiently transport materials within warehouse environment.
- Conducted regular safety checks on equipment to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline shipping and receiving processes, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Trained new employees on proper forklift operation and safety protocols, fostering a culture of safety.
- Monitored inventory levels and reported discrepancies, maintaining accuracy in stock management systems.
- Implemented best practices for loading and unloading materials, reducing product damage during transit.
- Built pallets and loads for partial and mixed pallets, wrapped finished pallets and staged pallets and loads into truck when ready for shipment.
- Worked with racking systems and loaded or unloaded pallets, pulling and placing pallets on or off of vertical product racking systems and trucks, maximizing storage by stacking products vertically.
Security Supervisor
PRINCIPAL SECURITY
Perth, WA
01.2003 - 02.2015
- Monitored security systems to ensure facility safety and prevent unauthorized access.
- Trained team members on emergency procedures and safety protocols.
- Conducted regular inspections of premises to identify potential security risks.
- Collaborated with law enforcement during incident investigations and reporting.
- Conducted regular patrols of facility to detect and deter security threats.
- Assisted in developing security policies aimed at enhancing overall operational efficiency.
- Recorded incident reports with detailed accounts of occurrences.
- Managed scheduling of security personnel to maintain effective coverage.
- Supervised and evaluated security staff performance to determine compliance with safety regulations.
- Managed a team of security officers, providing guidance, support, and performance evaluations to ensure a high level of professionalism.
- Improved employee safety by conducting regular training sessions on emergency procedures and proper use of security equipment.
- Analyzed and investigated incidents alongside functional management and security supervisors.
- Participated in the hiring process for new security personnel, conducting interviews and evaluating candidate qualifications to build an effective team.
- Evaluated existing emergency plans, making updates as needed to address changes in facility layout or emerging threats.
Education
High School Diploma -
DARAMALAN COLLEGE
Canberra, ACT11-1986
Skills
- Daily living support
- Housekeeping tasks
- Health and safety awareness
- Emotional support
- Daily living assistance
- Confidentiality and privacy
- Active listening
- Mobility assistance
- Relationship building
- Behavioral support
Certification
COMPLETION OF NDIS WORKER ORIENTATION MODULE.
FIRST AID TRAING.
CPR TRAINING.
DRIVERS LICENSE.
POLICE CLEARANCE.
WORKER SCREENING CLEARANCE NATIONAL.
WORKING WITH CHILDRENS CHECK NDIS.
CAR WITH COMREHENSIVE INSURANCE.
WORKER SCREENING.
INFECTION CONTROL TRAINING.
MEDIACTION TRAINING.
REPORTING OF RESTRICTIVE PRACTISE.
MANAGEMENT OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE.
VALID VEHICLE REGISTRATION.
CERTIFICATE 111 IN DISABILITY .
CERTIFICATE OF TRAINING SEXUAL HARASSMENT IN THE WORKPLACE.
CERTIFICATE OF TRAINING PROBLEM SOLVING FUNDAMENTALS.
CERTIFICATE OF TRAINING NEURODIVERSITY.
CERTIFICATE OF TRAINING SUBSTANCE USE IN THE WORKPLACE.
CERTIFICATE OF TRAINING EQUALITY, DIVERSITY&INCLUSION AWARENESS
CERTIFICATE OF TRAINING UNDERSTANDING DISCRIMINATION.
CERTIFICATE OF TRAINING MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS.
CERTIFICATE OF TRAINING EQUALITY AT WORK :INTRODUCYION TO AUSTRALIAN DISCRIMNATION LAWS.
CERTIFICATE OF TRAINING BULLYING&HARASSMENT FOR EMPLOYEES.
CERTIFICATE OF TRAINING EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Interests
- Youth mentor, providing guidance and support to empower the next generation of leaders
- Youth Development Programs
- Music
- I participate in low-impact exercises to strengthen core muscles
- Watching Movies and TV Shows
- Participating in various activities, including Bowling, fishing playing pool with clients
- Outdoor Recreation
- I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
- Exploring famous landmarks, historical sites, and cultural attractions in a new destination
- Avid Reader
- Supporting STEM education initiatives and mentorship programs
- Road Trips
Timeline
Support Worker
LINKED SUPPORT SOLUTIONS
10.2024 - Current
Warehouse Forklift Operator
RONDO BUILDING SUPPLIES
03.2016 - 11.2023
Security Supervisor
PRINCIPAL SECURITY
01.2003 - 02.2015
High School Diploma -
DARAMALAN COLLEGE