Tania Galea
Upper Coomera,QLD
Summary
Caring Disability Support Worker skilled at working with individuals living with all different levels of disabilities and care needs. Versed in daily living support, meal preparation and mobility assistance. Offers excellent interpersonal and communication skills developed through field experience. Hardworking Disability Support Worker dedicated to comprehensive, compassionate and individualized care. Manages appointments and medication, assists with bathing and grooming and maintains tidy environments. Expert in ASD disability support. Compassionate support who possesses gentle touch and caring attitude centered on treating people with dignity and respect. Collaborative team player with strong clinical and interpersonal skills. Available 40 hours per week.
Dedicated healthcare professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the development of clients needs.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level teachers aide position. Ready to help team achieve individuals goals. Reliable employee seeking teachers aide position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment. Experienced with food preparation and kitchen support, ensuring smooth workflow and quality output. Utilizes effective communication and organization skills to maintain clean and efficient workspace. Knowledge of food safety protocols and inventory management to support overall kitchen operations. Experienced with providing compassionate care and support to elderly individuals. Utilizes effective communication to build trust and rapport. Track record of delivering personalized care that meets unique needs of each resident. Reliable in adapting to changing needs with skills in patient care, communication, and emotional support. Valued for empathy, patience, and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Disability Support Worker
Prestine lifestyle solutions
Gold Coast, QLD
10.2025 - Current
- Supported individuals with disabilities in daily living activities, enhancing independence and quality of life.
- Assisted clients in implementing tailored support plans for optimal outcomes.
- Coordinated recreational activities to promote social engagement and community integration among clients.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client progress and support services, ensuring compliance with care standards.
- Implemented feedback mechanisms from clients to enhance service delivery and ensure satisfaction levels were met.
- Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
- 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.
- Maintained safety with tidy, clean, and hazard-free home environments.
- Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviors, and incidents.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Communicated regularly with family members about client progress, addressing any concerns or questions promptly.
Foster Carer
Dept Of Justice And Community NSW ( Child Safety)
Upper Coometa
01.2018 - Current
- Helped reunify birth families through coordinated visitation strategies.
- Assisted children through recovery from difficult home or school situations.
- Reduced problem behaviors with positive reinforcement and supportive techniques.
- Prepared and maintained individual beds and personal space for foster children.
- Improved children's health by preparing healthy meals and snacks.
- Transported kids to mandated therapy, extracurricular activities and medical appointments.
- Supported education of children under care through consistent attendance to school and attentiveness to homework assignments.
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Collaborated with community program leaders and advocates to make resources accessible to those in need.
- Improved children's health by preparing healthy meals and snacks
- Transported kids to mandated therapy, extracurricular activities and medical appointments
- Reduced problem behaviors with positive reinforcement and supportive techniques
- Prepared and maintained individual beds and personal space for foster children
- Supported education of children under care through consistent attendance to school and attentiveness to homework assignments
Disability Support Worker
Centacare
Port Macquarie, NSW
09.2018 - 08.2019
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients.
- Kept accurate records for client files and handled related paperwork.
- Adhered to company requirements for patient interactions and care standards.
- Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviors and incidents.
- Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
- Maintained safety with tidy, clean and hazard-free home environments.
- Checked medication schedules and patient needs to enforce medication administration standards team-wide.
- Provided high level of physical support by lifting, adjusting and moving clients.
- Prepared nutritious meals to meet individual dietary needs for clients.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Conferred with supervisor to discuss patient condition and medical care.
- Designed individualized plans detailing daily activities and needs for patients.
- Applied mobility assistance knowledge to safely ambulate patients in different spaces involving varying elevations and obstacles.
- Entertained, conversed and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Collaborated with parents on home care and support for children with disabilities.
- Worked with children and parents to closely monitor and record social, behavioral and academic growth.
- Communicated child needs to teachers, doctors and parents to increase child health and happiness.
Community Aged Care Worker
Kincare
Port Macquarie, NSW
03.2017 - 04.2018
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Provided transportation to doctor's appointments, grocery stores, salons and barbershops.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Changed dressings, bandages and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments and shopping trips.
- Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
- Entertained, conversed and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
- Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
- Maintained frequent supervision of residents unable to call for assistance.
- Shopped for groceries regularly in order to keep house stocked with necessities.
- Helped clients manage money, pay bills and shop for groceries or personal items.
- Conferred with supervisor to discuss patient condition and medical care.
Education
Certificate III And IV - Family And Community Services
Tafe Nsw
Kempsey, NSW12.2018
Certificate III - Disability Studies
Tafe Nsw
Kempsey, NSW12.2016
Certificate IV in Aged Care - Aged Care
Beyond 2000 Training
Kempsey, NSW11.2009
Certificate III in Aged Car - Aged Care
TAFE Nsw
Penrith, NSW11.1999
Skills
- Housekeeping Duties
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Dietary Needs
- Fine Motor Skills
- Emotional Disorders
- Mobility Assistance
- Medication Regimens
- Scheduling Medical Appointments
- Emotional Development
- Life Support Technique Skills
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Social Interaction
- Emotional Support
- Personal Grooming
- Child Behavior Modification
- Language Skills Development
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Additional Information
I have experience working in both School and sports canteens. I am a mum of 4 grown boys and Nanna to 3 beautiful grandchildren.
I am looking to get back in to the work force.
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
Prestine lifestyle solutions
10.2025 - Current
Disability Support Worker
Centacare
09.2018 - 08.2019
Foster Carer
Dept Of Justice And Community NSW ( Child Safety)
01.2018 - Current
Community Aged Care Worker
Kincare
03.2017 - 04.2018
Certificate III And IV - Family And Community Services
Tafe Nsw
Certificate III - Disability Studies
Tafe Nsw
Certificate IV in Aged Care - Aged Care
Beyond 2000 Training
Certificate III in Aged Car - Aged Care
TAFE Nsw