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Rachael Aquilina

Beenleigh,QLD

Summary

Dedicated support worker with a Certificate III in Individual support and a desire to develop professionally to help people

I am extremely motivated and passionate about work and ran a very successful Newborn/Birth Photography business for over 8 years.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Disability Support Worker

Dignified
04.2023 - Current
  • Delivered exceptional personal care services, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding assistance.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming and toileting patients.
  • Enhanced quality of life for clients with physical and intellectual disabilities through compassionate care and assistance.
  • Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
  • Assisted in organising/running Wednesday art and craft activities for a group of clients
  • Kept accurate records for client files and handled related paperwork.

Disability Support Worker / Senior Disability Support Worker

AFFORD
01.2020 - 01.2023
  • Senior- Effectively train staff / site inductions
  • Provide assistance to Team leader to manage site
  • Assisted with monthly activities for day program
  • Prepared nutritious meals to meet individual dietary needs for clients.
  • Provide high quality daily client support
  • Personal care
  • Peg feeding
  • Community support with activities
  • Transport
  • Administering medications
  • Completing daily report documentation
  • Working with a range of disabilities
  • Medication Audits/checklists
  • Update CIMS Ensure client charts/plans are up to date

Newborn/Birth Photographer

Self Employed
01.2012 - 02.2022
  • Assisted clients with creative ideas for photography needs.
  • Optimized workflow efficiency by implementing photo editing software tools like Lightroom and Photoshop.
  • Captured stunning images for variety of projects.
  • Leveraged camera gear and equipment to express creative vision.
  • Assisted clients in selecting poses, wardrobe and backgrounds to photograph different looks, concepts and locations.
  • Continuously improved technical skills by staying updated on industry trends and new equipment.
  • Implemented effective marketing strategies such as social media promotions which resulted in a significant increase in client bookings.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients through clear communication and professionalism.

Disability Support Worker

MMTcare
01.2019 - 02.2020
  • Personal Care
  • Domestic Tasks
  • Peg feeding
  • Home support SIL
  • Community support
  • Transport
  • Administering medications
  • Maintaining records of client’s progress
  • Working with range of disabilities- ADHD, Schizophrenia, Autism, Chronic self-harm, Moderate Mental impairments, Development disorder, Bipolar, Intellectual disability, Antisocial personality disorder and Behaviour disorders Behaviours such as: Self harm, Verbal abuse, Property damage, Threats, Physical aggression

Skills

  • Leadership skills
  • Great at working independently and collaboratively
  • Excellent Communication skills
  • Strong client focus
  • Strong work ethic
  • Quick learner
  • Patience
  • Organisation
  • Multitasker

Qualifications

  • Certificate III in Individual Support Disability
  • Certificate III in Hospitality
  • Certificate I in Hospitality Operations
  • Certificate of completion NDIS worker orientation module
  • Baseline training for Epilepsy and Buccal Midazolam
  • Baseline training for Medication/ Asthma/ EpiPen
  • Manual handling
  • Peg feeding and administration of Medication
  • Coronavirus- Infection control training

References

  • Brittany Muscat, The Pet Girl

     0423158589


  • Rachel Bennet, MMT care

     0450006426


  • Karen Atkinson, Dignified

     0412735463

Timeline

Disability Support Worker

Dignified
04.2023 - Current

Disability Support Worker / Senior Disability Support Worker

AFFORD
01.2020 - 01.2023

Disability Support Worker

MMTcare
01.2019 - 02.2020

Newborn/Birth Photographer

Self Employed
01.2012 - 02.2022

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