Taj Heald
Macquarie Park,NSW
Summary
Experienced disability support worker with over five years of paid experience supporting people with diverse disabilities, including complex physical and behavioural support needs. Skilled in personal care, medication support, manual handling and communication assistance. Provides reliable, person-centred support and builds trusted relationships with participants and families, promoting dignity, choice and independence in everyday life. Currently studying a Bachelor of Education (Primary and Special Education) at Australian Catholic University, building on a strong commitment to inclusion and individualised support.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Disability Support Worker
Self employed
04.2023 - Current
- Assisted with complex personal care, medication preparation, administration, seizure support, mobility, PEG feeding and communication needs to enhance participant wellbeing.
- Supported participants across eight families by adapting care and activities to meet individual needs, preferences, and goals.
- Supported daily living skills through meal preparation and household tasks, fostering independence and active participation.
Community Support Worker
Rocky Bay Health and Community
, Western Australia
02.2021 - 02.2023
- Supported participants with diverse abilities to enhance independence, improve social skills, and achieve personal goals.
- Organised community outings, fostering social connections and promoting inclusion among participants.
- Collaborated with participants and parents to develop effective strategies for social participation and daily living skills.
- Provided personal care, food preparation, PEG feeding and assistance with household tasks.
- Completed workplace training in personal care, PEG feeding and the IDDSI framework.
Education
Bachelor of Education - Primary and Special Education
Australian Catholic University
10-2026
Certificates III and IV - Fitness
High School Diploma -
Unley Highschool
Adelaide, SA01-2016
Skills
- Personal care: Showering, continence care, pad changes and catheter care
- Medication and seizure support: Prepare and administer medication, and support participants who experience seizures
- Mobility and transfers: Manual handling, hoist transfers and assistance with daily mobility
- Nutrition and feeding: PEG feeding, meal preparation, and support with dietary requirements using the IDDSI framework
- Communication support: Supporting participants to communicate using eye gaze devices and their preferred communication methods
- Complex disability support: Experience supporting people with autism, Rett syndrome, cerebral palsy, motor neurone disease and Down syndrome, including complex physical and behavioural support needs
- Community participation: Organising individual and group outings, providing transport and supporting attendance at appointments, social activities and exercise
- Household support: Assisting with cleaning, laundry and daily household tasks
- Organisation and teamwork: Coordinate schedules and activities, communicate with families, and train new staff
Checks and training
- National Police History Check
- Working with Children Check
- NDIS Worker Screening Check
- First Aid and CPR
- Full, clean Australian Driver’s License
- Up-to-date flu and Covid-19 vaccinations
- Certificate 3 and 4 in Fitness
Timeline
Private Disability Support Worker
Self employed
04.2023 - Current
Community Support Worker
Rocky Bay Health and Community
02.2021 - 02.2023
Bachelor of Education - Primary and Special Education
Australian Catholic University
Certificates III and IV - Fitness
High School Diploma -
Unley Highschool