Experienced and reliable disability support
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My name is Nikita and I am a 20 years old. I have previously studied Certificate III in Individual Support (disability). I also have a Diploma in Youth Work earned 2018.
I am passionate about caring for individuals with a disability and I enjoy it. I jave completed my tafe work placement for my course at Brightwater which is a rehabilitation facility for individuals with aquired brain injuries.
My duties included:
- personal care - assisted showering, dressing etc.
- Preparing meals
- Transferring clients using hoists and other mobility aids
- supervision
- Housekeeping (laundry, cleaning, ironing)
I have also worked as a disability support carer/volunteer for Cahoots Disability camp (2018) and each camp I usually have 2 to 3 individuals whom I care for. I have cared for individuals with ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Autism, Down syndrome and aquired brain injury.
Duties included:
- supervision for my participants when on site and outings.
- assistance showering and dressing
- preparing meals
- managing challenging behaviours
Documents:
- Working with children's check (current)
- Police check no older than 3 months
- First Aid Certificate