Samantha Davern
FRANKSTON,VIC
Summary
Talented Support Worker focused on improving client lives through high-quality support and patient instruction. Proficient in life, financial and social skills, helping clients integrate into community and live more robust lives. Creative and empathetic assistant with 3 years of experience building community and developing social skills through incremental therapeutic techniques.
I also feel my experience working in childcare has taught how to connect with people of all ages and really get to know how everyone is different and we all learn at different times. I did enjoy my time working with children.
Have currently;
- First Aid and CPR,
- Working with children's check
- Australian Driver License.
- Safe and insured motor vehicle
- Completion of NDIS worker orientation module and code of conduct training
- Public liability insurance
- Willing to get new police check and NIDS workers screening check
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
NDIS Support Worker
Self-employeed
04.2022 - Current
- 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.
- Transported clients to appointments, shopping venues and entertainment events according to determined schedule.
- Established trusting relationships with clients and their families through empathetic communication and active listening.
- Coordinated appointments for clients with healthcare providers to promote consistent access to essential medical services.
- Adapted quickly to changing work environments while maintaining high levels of productivity and professionalism under pressure.
- Assisted clients in accessing available resources such as housing options, financial supports, and healthcare services.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for each client.
- Enhanced clients' daily living skills by providing tailored support in activities such as cooking and budgeting.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to help clients develop coping skills and improve communication.
- Accompanied clients to appointments and community outings, ensuring they had access to necessary services and social opportunities.
Childcare Assistant
Goodstart Early Learning Centre
03.2014 - 04.2022
- Managed daily routines including meal preparation, naptime, and activity setup for efficient operations.
- Built strong relationships with parents by providing regular progress updates and addressing concerns promptly.
- Boosted children''s cognitive development with age-appropriate educational games and activities.
- Read and told stories to promote and support overall language development.
- Monitored children's progress and identified areas of improvement.
- Maintained daily records of children's individual activities, behaviour's, meals, and naps.
- Collaborated with other childcare professionals to continuously improve the quality of care provided to children.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviour's and areas in need of improvement, implementing behaviour redirection where appropriate.
- Built constructive and open relationships with families with forthright yet friendly communication.
- Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
- Worked closely with fellow staff members in developing and implementing educational and recreational activities.
- Handled daily administrative tasks efficiently to minimize time away from children.
- Documented children's growth and development.
Education
First Aid Certificate -
St John
Frankston, VIC11-2024
Certificate IV in Disability - Disability
Nepean Industry Edge Training
Frankston, VIC06-2022
Certificate IV in Leisure And Health - Aged Care
Nepean Industry Edge Training
Frankston, VIC06-2022
Diploma of Children's Services - Early Childhood Care And Education
Chisholm Institute
Frankston, VIC06-2014
Skills
- Quick Learner
- Emotional Guidance
- Active listening
- Behaviorally support
- First aid and CPR
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Relationship building
- Organizational skills
- Responsive to Evolving Circumstances
- Life skills development
- Budgeting and financial management
Timeline
NDIS Support Worker
Self-employeed
04.2022 - Current
Childcare Assistant
Goodstart Early Learning Centre
03.2014 - 04.2022
First Aid Certificate -
St John
Certificate IV in Disability - Disability
Nepean Industry Edge Training
Certificate IV in Leisure And Health - Aged Care
Nepean Industry Edge Training
Diploma of Children's Services - Early Childhood Care And Education
Chisholm Institute
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