Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Reference
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Zeke Nikolovski

Mt Warren Park,QLD

Summary

I'm a highly motivated and eager person who wants to help young people reach their full potential through positive and effective personalised support. I'm a compassionate and empathetic individual with several years of experience working with young people with disabilities and/ or trauma backgrounds. I have transferable skills that can assist young people to navigate through various situations and develop healthy coping skills with the vision of reducing offending behaviours.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Youth Disability Support Worker (NDIS)

Self Employed
01.2019 - Current
  • Developed strong interpersonal relationships with clients, earning their trust and respect through consistent empathy and understanding.
  • Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, client behaviours and incidents.
  • Provided emotional support to clients during challenging times, fostering resilience and coping skills. De-escalate unsettled behaviours.
  • Communicated regularly with family members about client progress, addressing any concerns or questions promptly.
  • Assisted clients in reaching personal goals through targeted skill-building activities and therapeutic interventions.
  • Coordinated transportation arrangements for clients to attend medical and specialist appointments.
  • Facilitated community integration for clients by organizing outings, social events, and other opportunities for engagement.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans.
  • Supported clients in maintaining a clean living space by assisting with household tasks such as laundry, meal preparation, and general tidying.
  • Provide support to 4 young persons whose conditions include, but are not limited to: an acquired brain injury and Hemiplegia from a brain tumour, intellectual impairment, visual impairment, ADHD, ASD, complex trauma.

Foster and Kinship Carer

Self Employed
01.2018 - Current
  • Assist young persons with daily living activities whilst promoting independence and dignity.
  • Assist with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, running errands
  • Assist with morning school routine and after school activities.
  • Improve young persons well-being by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Engage young persons in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Provide positive peer mentoring and role modelling.
  • Liaise with relevant stakeholders, including, but not limited to Department of Child Safety and Churches of Christ

Construction Worker/Builder

ML Exhibitions and Events
03.2023 - 09.2023
  • Utilized various hand/ power tools and fastening devices to complete projects.
  • Completed construction projects on time by adhering to strict deadlines and prioritizing tasks appropriately.
  • Maintained clean and organized job sites, contributing to a safe working environment for all employees.
  • Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.

Education

Traffic Control Licence
2022

Certificate III Surface Extraction -

Affordable Industries
Yatala
2021

Certificate II - Electrotechnology

Acacia Ridge Tafe
2020

Skills

  • Personal Care
  • Independent Living Support
  • Documentation And Reporting
  • Risk Assessments
  • Emotional Support
  • Safety Management
  • Personal Growth Support
  • Client Transportation
  • Behaviour Support Plans
  • Recreational Activities and Community Integration
  • Disability Services
  • Creative Thinking
  • Family Communication
  • Social Skills Development
  • Respite Care
  • Family liaison
  • Visual impairment support
  • Therapeutic Interventions
  • Decision-Making
  • Goal Setting
  • Crisis Resolution

Certification

  • Blue Card (Paid)
  • Yellow Card
  • First Aid and CPR certificate
  • Open Drivers Licence

Reference

Christine Nelson: 0410 604 762  cnelson@aiim.com.au

(Children, Youth and Families Fostering Case Manager/ Churches of Christ)


Donna Young:  0402 105 290   doona44@outlook.com

(Youth Justice Case Worker, NSW)

Timeline

Construction Worker/Builder

ML Exhibitions and Events
03.2023 - 09.2023

Youth Disability Support Worker (NDIS)

Self Employed
01.2019 - Current

Foster and Kinship Carer

Self Employed
01.2018 - Current

Traffic Control Licence

Certificate III Surface Extraction -

Affordable Industries

Certificate II - Electrotechnology

Acacia Ridge Tafe
Zeke Nikolovski