Sarah Carpenter
Redbank,Australia
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated support worker with a proven ability to provide exceptional care and support to individuals with diverse needs. Skilled in assisting clients with daily activities and promoting their emotional well-being, while creating a comfortable and safe environment. Strong communication and problem-solving abilities enable effective addressing of the unique challenges faced by those I work with. Currently pursuing a Diploma of Nursing, expected completion in July 2025.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Support Worker
Focal Community Services
09.2021 - 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.
- Developed strong rapport with clients by consistently demonstrating respect, understanding, and genuine concern for their wellbeing.
- Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
- Safeguarded client well-being by monitoring health conditions, administering medications, and reporting any changes to appropriate medical professionals.
- Coordinated appointments for clients with healthcare providers to promote consistent access to essential medical services.
- Maintained detailed records of client progress, interventions, and outcomes to ensure continuity of care across service providers.
- Adapted quickly to changing work environments while maintaining high levels of productivity and professionalism under pressure.
- Mentored new support workers by providing guidance, sharing best practices, and modeling effective client-centered care techniques.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for each client.
- Advocated for client rights and preferences in interactions with external service providers to ensure equitable access to necessary supports.
Support Worker
Fairhaven Community Care
04.2020 - 08.2021
- Assisted clients with daily living needs, including bathing and personal grooming, to maintain self-esteem and general wellness
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs
- Cleaning of facility environment
- Offered social support by transporting individuals to events and activities, in addition medical appointments and shopping trips
- Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments
Support Worker
Care Agency Services
08.2019 - 04.2020
- Assisted clients with daily living needs, including bathing and personal grooming, to maintain self-esteem and general wellness
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces
- Kept patients mentally alert by entertaining, conversing and reading aloud to patients
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs
- Offered social support by transporting individuals to events and activities, in addition medical appointments and shopping trips
- Kept household areas clean and well-stocked, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping
- Turned and positioned bed bound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels
- Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments
Disability Support Worker
Star Community Services
05.2018 - 08.2019
- Domestic Services
- Personal hygiene
- Conversation and companionship
- Accompanying to shopping, dinner or lunch in a cafe ore restaurant
- Outdoor activities like walking, crafts, scrap-booking and games to promote mental stimulation
- Reminiscing an enjoyable pastime
- Escort to appointments and special events
- Safely drove up to three clients to social activities and appointments
Aged Care Worker - Work Experience
Jindalee Tri-Care
03.2018 - 03.2018
- Helping residents with all aspects with personal care
- Talking with staff, residents and the family of residents
- Documentation
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Assisted residents with daily living tasks, promoting independence and dignity.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Maintained a clean and safe living environment for all residents, ensuring their wellbeing.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Enhanced residents'' quality of life by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Adhered strictly to infection control protocols, minimizing the risk of communicable diseases within the facility.
Education
Diploma - Nursing
Mater Education
Springfield07-2025
Certificate IV - Ageing Support
InterCare Training
Ipswich, Queensland01.2018
Year 12 -
Boonah State High School
Boonah, Queensland01.2011
Skills
- First Aid
- CPR
- Police Check
- Medication Assistance
- Open Drivers License
- Roadworthy Vehicle
- Full Comprehensive Insurance
- Manual Handling
References
- Melissa Bannerman, Care Services Manager - Star Community, 0429166733
- Chris Greadhill, Recruitment Manager - Care Agency Services, 07 37331827
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Support Worker
Focal Community Services
09.2021 - Current
Support Worker
Fairhaven Community Care
04.2020 - 08.2021
Support Worker
Care Agency Services
08.2019 - 04.2020
Disability Support Worker
Star Community Services
05.2018 - 08.2019
Aged Care Worker - Work Experience
Jindalee Tri-Care
03.2018 - 03.2018
Certificate IV - Ageing Support
InterCare Training
Year 12 -
Boonah State High School
Diploma - Nursing
Mater Education
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