Ricky Perkins

As a professional in the disability, social services, and community services industry for the past 40 years in Victoria, I have re-located to Queensland due to my wife having an opportunity to re-locate for her employment. Working in the disability field I have developed a good understanding of the support and care required to assist people with a diverse range of abilities as well as complex disabilities. I have the ability to effectively communicate with individuals with a disability along with their families and other professionals in the field. My ability to advocate for the rights and needs of people with a disability is why I have made a positive impact in my career.

• Advanced Diploma in Disability
• Level 1 First aid
• Key Skills
• Excellent listening and communication skills
• 40 years' experience in the disability sector
• Problem-solving

• Provide physical assistance with personal care including help with washing, bathing, toileting, and grooming.
• Assist Clients to Doctors/Allied Health appointments
• Promote active lifestyle through recreational activities and encourage passive and active participation
• Prepare and implement individual plans for clients.
• Supporting and helping with health care needs, including routine checks or administrating medication.
• Providing emotional support for an individual and their families.
• Documentation of medical outcomes
• Documentation of end of month expenditures
• End of month reports of every individual client
• Implement programs and activities to enhance the physical, social, emotional and intellectual development of those in my care
• Providing care and support to people with disabilities and mental health issues
• Assisting with household chores such as shopping, cooking, cleaning, and transportation
• Promote and enhance independent living skills where required. Encourage self advocacy and independence in daily life activities/skills

• Caring
• Friendly
• Honest
• Reliable
• Empathetic
• Working with Challenging behaviors
• Patient
• Positive
• Trustworthy

• Fiona Balcombe, Manager, South West Individual Supports, 0407369151
• Alen Pearce, Former Deputy Unit Manager, Colanda Centre, 0419562806

• Walking
• Music
• Fishing
• Cars
• Gardening