Simione Haravanua
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
I'm a support worker with strong skills in client engagement and independent living skills development. Demonstrated success in providing emotional support and collaborating with healthcare professionals to achieve positive client outcomes. Proven track record of enhancing client well-being through tailored support strategies.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Support Worker
Ability All Care
Melbourne
02.2023 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care tasks.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to enhance client well-being.
- Documented client interactions and updates in care plans promptly.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure coordinated care for clients.
- Delivered transportation services for clients to appointments and outings.
- Implemented safety protocols to maintain a secure environment for clients.
- Engaged clients in social activities to promote interaction and engagement.
- Monitored client wellbeing and reported any changes or concerns to relevant staff members.
- Assisted clients with personal care, such as showering and dressing.
- Tracked client behaviors, daily activities, new skills, and notable incidents for documentation purposes.
- Reported any incidents or accidents in accordance with company policy and procedure.
- Helped clients develop independent living skills, such as budgeting, cooking and cleaning.
- Accompanied clients to medical appointments and assisted them with their daily needs.
- Administered medication according to company guidelines whilst monitoring its effectiveness.
- Lifted, moved and adjusted clients to ambulate individuals for diverse needs.
- Organised leisure activities for clients in the community.
- Liaised effectively between other professionals involved in a client's care, such as doctors, nurses, social workers and family members.
- Actively encouraged service users to make decisions about their own lives where appropriate.
- Attended regular reviews of service user's care plans to ensure the best outcomes for each individual.
- Delivered one-to-one sessions focused on developing communication skills, problem solving techniques, self-confidence building.
- Worked with leadership, parents and volunteers to establish clear goals and guidelines for group meetings.
- Supported clients to access education, training or employment opportunities.
- Conducted risk assessments on behalf of service users who were deemed at risk of harm or exploitation.
- Provided advocacy services for service users during meetings with external agencies or professionals.
- Managed challenging behaviour from clients in a calm manner by utilising de-escalation techniques.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of living spaces for client comfort.
- Developed positive relationships with service users and maintained professional boundaries at all times.
- Supported clients in managing finances and budgeting, ensuring their well-being and financial stability.
Education
Certificate IV in Ageing Support
Global Health Care Management College
Belmont, WA11-2025
Certificate in Sports Science
Fiji National University
Fiji 09-2022
Diploma in Media and Journalism
Fiji National University
Suva Fiji 08-2015
Diploma of Community Service (52021)
Global Healthcare Management College
Melbourne, VICSkills
- Client advocacy
- Emotional support
- Care plan management
- Effective communication
- Risk assessment
- Independent living skills
- Team collaboration
- Community engagement
- Problem solving
- Clean driving record
- Risk management
- Attention to detail
- Behavioral support
- Relationship building
- Active listening
- First aid and CPR
- Skill development
- Mobility support
- Mental health assistance
- Community integration
- Life skills development
- Cultural sensitivity
- Personal errands
- Personal care assistance
- Daily living assistance
- Documentation and reporting
- Verbal and written communication
- Skill building
- Experience with at-risk youth
- Family counseling
- Interpersonal skills
Affiliations
- Sports trainer, personal trainer
- Reading books
- Watching movies
- socializing
Languages
English
Professional
Timeline
Support Worker
Ability All Care
02.2023 - Current
Certificate IV in Ageing Support
Global Health Care Management College
Certificate in Sports Science
Fiji National University
Diploma in Media and Journalism
Fiji National University
Diploma of Community Service (52021)
Global Healthcare Management College