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Ricky Nash

Raceview,QLD

Summary

Support Worker with expertise in emotional support and activity coordination. Proven ability to provide both emotional and physical assistance to individuals with disabilities or health issues. Strong interpersonal skills and adaptability enhance client comfort and safety while promoting independence and well-being.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Support Worker

Bountiful Care
Brisbane, QLD
11.2021 - Current
  • Developed positive relationships with service users and maintained professional boundaries at all times.
  • Accompanied clients to medical appointments and assisted them with their daily needs.
  • Organised leisure activities for clients in the community.
  • Encouraged service users to participate in social activities that promoted their physical health and mental wellbeing.
  • Reported any incidents or accidents in accordance with company policy and procedure.
  • Monitored client wellbeing and reported any changes or concerns to relevant staff members.
  • Liaised effectively between other professionals involved in a client's care, such as doctors, nurses, social workers and family members.
  • Facilitated weekly group meetings, listened, offered compassion and supported members.
  • Provided emotional support and companionship to enhance clients' well-being.

Support Worker

Self Employed
Brisbane, QLD
10.2021 - Current
  • Provided assistance in the home environment including meal preparation and light housekeeping.
  • Transported clients to and from medical and mental health appointments with assigned vehicle.
  • Transported clients to appointments, social events, and other activities as needed.
  • Organized recreational and educational activities for clients according to individual needs.
  • Provided emotional support to individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
  • Managed challenging behaviors through positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as eating, dressing, and grooming.
  • Coordinated doctor appointments, exercise, recreation, and family visits to maintain schedule.

Disability Support Worker

Self Employed
Brisbane, QLD
01.2021 - Current

Assisting in daily activities within the household.

  • Delivered one-to-one sessions focused on developing communication skills, problem solving techniques, self-confidence building.
  • Helped clients develop independent living skills, such as budgeting, cooking and cleaning.
  • Accompanied clients to medical appointments and assisted them with their daily needs.
  • Provided emotional and practical support to vulnerable adults.
  • Provided advocacy services for service users during meetings with external agencies or professionals.
  • Organised leisure activities for clients in the community.
  • Encouraged service users to participate in social activities that promoted their physical health and mental wellbeing.
  • Developed positive relationships with service users and maintained professional boundaries at all times.

Education

NDIS

Skills

  • Meal preparation
  • Communication skills
  • Professional boundaries
  • Emotional support
  • Activity planning
  • Mobility support
  • Health and safety awareness
  • Daily living assistance
  • Empathy and patience
  • Recreational activities
  • Clean driving record
  • Cultural sensitivity
  • Disability care
  • First aid and CPR
  • Basic caregiving
  • Transportation assistance
  • Active listening

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Support Worker

Bountiful Care
11.2021 - Current

Support Worker

Self Employed
10.2021 - Current

Disability Support Worker

Self Employed
01.2021 - Current

NDIS
Ricky Nash