Chelsea Hicks
Williamstown
Summary
My name is Chelsea Hicks, I am 25 years old and live in Williamstown SA, since completing my Cert lll in Individual Support I have been a dedicated Community Support Worker at Carers and Disability Link Nuriootpa for over 2 years now providing support to aged and disability clients including social support, community and in home errands, transport, meal preparation, personal care, cleaning and gardening. I am committed to fostering positive environments and enhancing quality of life through compassionate assistance. I have a Monday - Friday roster with Carers and Disability Link but have some available days and time slots within my roster that I would love to support some new clients from your company.
Overview
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Language
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Certification
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4
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Support Worker
Carers and Disability Link
Nuriootpa
03.2024 - Current
- Provided emotional support and companionship to clients in need.
- Transported clients to grocery stores, appointments and community errands.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care routines.
- Developed meal plans to ensure clients received balanced nutrition.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided, reported changes in client's condition to support team.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for clients while supporting them.
- Performed household tasks such as laundry, cleaning, gardening, general house chores, shopping and meal preparation.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and their loved ones/maintained positive relationships.
- Cleaned clients' homes including bathrooms, mirrors, toilets, sinks, countertops, window cleaning, sweeping/vacuuming and mopping floors.
- Provided support to clients with light gardening tasks such as weeding, watering and fertilising garden/pot plants.
Production worker
Sanector Barossa
Nuriootpa
06.2023 - 02.2024
- Worked closely with other members of the team to meet deadlines and goals set by management.
- Loaded materials onto conveyor belt to be transported down the assembly line.
- Packed finished goods into correct packages or boxes.
- Monitored production line for any defects or malfunctions, and reported to supervisor when necessary.
- Helped achieve team goals by rotating production lines and daily duties to meet demand.
Cleaner/General Maintenance Worker
Jacobs Creek Retreat
Krondorf
04.2022 - 06.2023
- Collaborated with team members to complete cleaning duties efficiently.
- Cleaned bathrooms, including toilets, sinks, showers, bath tubs, countertops, mirrors, and floors.
- Swept and mopped floors, vacuumed carpets, and dusted surfaces.
- Maintained cleanliness in assigned areas following company standards.
- Removed linen off beds and made beds to company standards.
- Removed trash bags, broke down boxes and placed recyclable materials in designated disposal areas.
- Cleaned windows
- Oiled doors/window frames
- Maintained cleaning equipment and materials in a safe and sanitary working condition.
- Stocked supplies such as soap, toilet paper, and paper towels in restrooms.
- Inspected rooms for cleanliness prior to guest arrival.
- Checked stock levels of all cleaning products regularly to ensure adequate supply is available.
Education
Nuriootpa High School
Nuriootpa, SASkills
- Organization skills
- Calm demeanor
- Patience
- Multitasking
- Empathy
- Emotional support
- Compassionate care
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Relationship building
- Time management
- Active listening
- Task prioritization
- Emotional awareness
- Approachable
- Efficient
Languages
English
First Language
Certification
- Cert lll Individual support - Aged
- Full drivers licence & car insurance (current)
- First Aid & CPR (current)
- Manual Handling (current)
- Working with children check (current)
- National Police check (current)
- NDIS worker check (current)
- Food safety training (current)
- Infection Control training (current)
- Safe environments for children and young people training (current)
Timeline
Community Support Worker
Carers and Disability Link
03.2024 - Current
Production worker
Sanector Barossa
06.2023 - 02.2024
Cleaner/General Maintenance Worker
Jacobs Creek Retreat
04.2022 - 06.2023
Nuriootpa High School