Shayne Kiker
Brisbane/goldcoast
Summary
Dedicated, Personable and compassionate individual with strong commitment to providing high-quality care and support . skilled in compassionate caregiving as a Disability , Aged Care support worker and Childcare Educator. Successfully enhancing children's cognitive and social development through engaging activities, fostering strong relationships with families. Proven ability to adapt under pressure while ensuring a safe, nurturing environment for optimal growth and well-being, proficient in assisting with daily living activities and maintaining safe environments. Dedicated to enhancing well-being and independence of those in need through supportive and empathetic care. Dedicated to providing assistance to individuals and families in need. Proficient in assessing individual circumstances, identifying resources and developing plans of action to deliver support. Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively with other caregivers and family members
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Independent Disability Support Worker
Self-employeed
04.2024 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and well-being.
- Developed tailored support plans based on individual needs and preferences.
- Coordinated transportation and scheduling for client appointments and community engagement.
- Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client progress and service delivery.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to enhance client-centered care approaches.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Developed strong interpersonal relationships with clients, earning their trust and respect through consistent empathy and understanding.
- Supported clients in maintaining a clean living space by assisting with household tasks such as laundry, meal preparation, and general tidying.
- Enhanced quality of life for clients with physical and intellectual disabilities through compassionate care and assistance.
- Provided high level of physical support by lifting, adjusting, and moving client
- Assist with medication management and manual hoist handling, enhancing client well-being.
- Utilise non-verbal communication to effectively connect with clients, fostering trust and understanding.
- Provide comprehensive personalized care for clients with complex needs, ensuring their comfort and safety
- Provided emotional support to clients during challenging times, fostering resilience and coping skills.
- Implemented behavior management techniques when required for the safety of both clients and staff members involved.
- Managed medications effectively for clients under strict supervision from healthcare professionals, ensuring adherence to prescribed treatment plans
Childcare Educator
Little Scholars School Of Early Learning
- Developed and implemented engaging learning activities to support children's developmental milestones.
- Fostered a safe and nurturing environment to encourage positive social interactions among children.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss child progress, addressing concerns and reinforcing development strategies.
- Maintained accurate records of children's progress and activities, ensuring compliance with educational standards.
- Assisted in organizing educational materials and resources for diverse learning experiences.
- Supported classroom management by implementing behavior guidance techniques that promote respect and cooperation among peers.
- Collaborated with parents to address individual child needs and discuss progress reports regularly.
- Implemented hands-on learning opportunities that encouraged exploration, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills among children.
- Developed strong relationships with families, maintaining open communication channels for optimal support of each child''s growth and wellbeing.
- Supported the emotional well-being of each child by providing compassionate care during moments of distress or anxiety.
- Enhanced children''s cognitive and social development by implementing age-appropriate activities and games.
- Streamlined daily routines, resulting in increased efficiency and smoother classroom operations.
- Prepared children for a seamless transition to the next level of education by focusing on key foundational skills in literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development.
- Enhanced sensory and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory development, by employing both traditional and modern educational strategies and techniques.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, meal counts, emergency contact information, ensuring compliance with state regulations.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
- Intervened in disruptive behavior, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children.
- Taught hand washing and proper use of utensils to promote good hygiene and etiquette habits.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
Personal Care Assistant
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client care and progress reports.
- Communicated effectively with healthcare professionals to coordinate care plans.
- Implemented personalized care strategies based on individual client needs.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted with transferring and positioning clients, ensuring proper body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury for both parties.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Adapted quickly to new client situations, building rapport through active listening skills and an empathetic approach towards individual needs.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Promoted independence with structured routines and clear communication to support clients in their daily lives.
- Managed household chores efficiently, enabling clients to enjoy a clean living space without added stress or physical strain.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Ensured timely medication administration, managing accurate records of dosages and schedules for multiple clients.
- Prevented injuries through diligent observation of the environment and prompt intervention when needed during mobility assistance tasks
Disability and Mental Health Support Work
Grassroots Disability Supoort Services
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Education
Certificate III - Individual Support (Disability & Age Care)
Ashley Institution of Training
10-2023
Certificate II - Early Childhood Care And Education
TAFE Queensland
QLD05-2019
Skills
- assisist clients with medication skill set
- (Medication administration and monitor vital signs)
- manual handling hoist
- CPR and first aid
- infection control risk
- NDIS Orientation modules Quality, Safety and you
- supporting safe and enjoyable meals
- supporting effective communication
- Mobility support
- Transportation assistance
- Compassionate caregiving
- Emotional support
- Direct patient care
- Chronic disease management
- Fall prevention
- Toileting assistance
- Feeding support
- Activities of daily living support
- Cooking and meal preparation
- Household organization
- Adaptable under pressure
- Companionship
- Dementia care
- Time management
- Elderly care
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking and organization
- Incident reporting
- PPE usage
- Team collaboration
- ADL assistance
- COVID-19 safety policies
- Flexible schedule
- End-of-life care
Certification
Certificate III Individual supporrt (Disability & Aged Care)
Certificate III Early Childhood Care &Education
Disability worker screening clearance (yellow card) QLD
Working with children's check (blue card) QLD
First aid & Cpr
Assist clients with medication skill set
Manual handling certificate
Public Liability Insuance
Infection control risk
NDIS Orientation modules Quality, Safety and you
- supporting safe and enjoyable meals
- supporting effective communication
Full open drivers licence QLD & Comprehensive car insurance
Timeline
Independent Disability Support Worker
Self-employeed
04.2024 - Current
Childcare Educator
Little Scholars School Of Early Learning
Personal Care Assistant
Disability and Mental Health Support Work
Grassroots Disability Supoort Services
Certificate III - Individual Support (Disability & Age Care)
Ashley Institution of Training
Certificate II - Early Childhood Care And Education
TAFE Queensland