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SUZANNE DURRANT

BASSENDEAN,WA

Summary

Dedicated Support Worker with extensive lived experience providing empathetic care, support and mentorship for children and young adults living with Autism, complex mental health conditions and chronic illness. Adept in providing intuitive support. Committed to advocate for and work alongside people with disability to empower their life choices. Skilled in providing a calm, predictable environment.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Disability Support Worker

Disability Support Worker

Navigate Disability Services
11.2022 - 01.2024


  • Supported client in maintaining a clean living space by assisting with household tasks such as laundry, cleaning, meal preparation, and general tidying.
  • Supported client with mobilisation in the home and wheelchair access in community settings
  • Drove client safely to social activities and appointments.
  • Provided companionship and social support, assisting client to develop and enhance social engagement
  • Supported client to self-regulate by monitoring emotional arousal levels and assisting client to implement regulation strategies as requested
  • Advocated on behalf of client in healthcare settings and in liaising with the NDIS
  • Enhanced quality of life for client through compassionate care and assistance.

Professional Domestic Cleaner

Self-Employed
12.2016 - 01.2020
  • Cleaning of private homes and Airbnb
  • Full cleaning service including household appliances
  • Execution of all tasks to a high standard
  • Attention to detail
  • Maintenance of client confidentiality.

Autism Respite Care Coordinator

Fellowship House Albany
07.2014 - 09.2015
  • Organisation of respite activities and short term accommodation for family carers of individuals with Autism
  • Hosting of formal and informal support groups for carers
  • Liaison with community and government agencies and organisations in advocacy of families
  • Development of administrative programs to improve data collection and assist in reporting to funding bodies
  • Preparation of a variety of different written communications, reports and documents to a high standard.

Founder/Chairperson Autism Support Network Albany Inc.

04.2007 - 04.2014
  • Founder and Chairperson of Autism Support Network Inc
  • A peer support group and registered charity established to support individuals with Autism and their family carers in the Lower Great Southern of WA.

Education

Cert. 3 Health Services Assistance - Assistant in Nursing (Acute Care)

Institute of Health And Nursing Australia
Perth, WA
05.2024

Bachelor of Science: Nursing -

Curtin University of Technology
11.1996

High School Graduation -

North Albany Senior High School
12.1994

Skills

  • Well developed interpersonal skills
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Highly empathetic
  • Excellent work ethic
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Senior First Aid Certified

Personal Information

Date of Birth: 10/10/1977

References

Dr Jessica Fenton

0427046961

Hobbies and Interests

My interests include cooking, art, sewing, gardening, reading non-fiction.

Timeline

Disability Support Worker

Navigate Disability Services
11.2022 - 01.2024

Professional Domestic Cleaner

Self-Employed
12.2016 - 01.2020

Autism Respite Care Coordinator

Fellowship House Albany
07.2014 - 09.2015

Founder/Chairperson Autism Support Network Albany Inc.

04.2007 - 04.2014

Disability Support Worker

Cert. 3 Health Services Assistance - Assistant in Nursing (Acute Care)

Institute of Health And Nursing Australia

Bachelor of Science: Nursing -

Curtin University of Technology

High School Graduation -

North Albany Senior High School

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