Char E.
Mid-Level Disability Support Worker
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Char E. is an experienced Support Worker currently employed by Pact Group, specializing in community support for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Since January 2022, Char has been dedicated to aiding clients in leading meaningful lives by supporting them in their homes and communities, setting and achieving personal goals, and managing appointments and budgeting. Char's role involves incident reporting, attending community activities, and maintaining daily notes. Previously, Char worked as a Support Worker at Enrich Plus from May 2015 to August 2021, where they facilitated community awareness and activities for people with diverse disabilities, included managing a lawn mowing service for mental health clients. Earlier, Char provided one-on-one rehabilitation support for individuals with spinal injuries, focusing on home management and physiotherapy assistance. With foundational experience as a Dental Assistant with Waikato DHB, Char's expertise includes infection control, budgeting, and goal setting. Char holds a National Certificate in Health, Disability, and Aged Support, ensuring they are equipped with first aid and crisis prevention intervention skills.
Experience
Community Support Worker
Pact Group · 2022 — PresentProvides support to individuals with intellectual disabilities, assisting them in their homes and community. Collaborates with clients to establish and pursue personal goals. Maintains progress records, aids in budgeting, and assists during specialist hospital appointments. Reports incidents and engages in community activities. Documents daily notes for each individual.Support Worker
Enrich Plus · 2015 — 2021Offers support to individuals with various disabilities within a day service setting. Engages in community awareness and assists in personal goal achievement. Oversees three activities for groups either at the day service or in the community. Collaborates with a team as well as works independently. Facilitates a lawn mowing service for Mental Health clients and participates in events at Waikato Field days and District Council. Operates a ute and trailer while managing job data entry using Excel spreadsheets.Support Worker
Healthcare Rehabilitation · 2012 — 2013Assists an individual with a spinal injury, providing one-on-one support. Responsibilities include home management, personal care, and facilitating community outings. Supports exercise routines in the pool and utilizes transfer and exercise equipment. Enforces infection control measures and meets physiotherapy needs. Manages passive exercise, dysreflexia, and performs catheter changes while maintaining communication.Homecare Support Worker
Salvation Army · 2010 — 2012Facilitates personal care and household management for clients. Employs effective communication to encourage independence and identifies opportunities for enhancement.Dental Assistant
Waikato DHB · 2007 — 2008Travels to various schools within the Waipa district, assisting the dental therapist with various tasks. Responsibilities include mixing materials, performing four-handed dentistry, and adhering to infection control protocols. Maintains patient documentation and processes referrals while ensuring equipment is functional.Community Support Worker
Idea Services · 2003 — 2007Initially provided one-on-one support to an individual in both home and community settings. Responsibilities included behavior management, time management, and medication administration. Engaged in goal setting and lifestyle planning, along with family meetings. Additionally served in a team supporting up to 23 service users, focusing on community-based programs, exercise and therapy support, and enhancing motor and sensory skills.Shop Assistant
Arawata Street Furnishings · 1998 — PresentHandled sales and reception tasks, including heavy lifting, store openings and closings, and furniture assembly.Teacher Aide
Kihikihi Primary School · 1997 — PresentSupported teachers in classroom activities related to reading, writing, and math. Conducted extra reading sessions and led small groups to teach basic Māori language while maintaining school materials.Kitchen Hand
Bonza Takeaways · 1995 — 1997Engaged in cooking and food preparation, provided customer service, and managed stock rotation and ordering. Handled daily financial summaries and adhered to infection control protocols while participating in staff training.Docket Recorder
Crown Transport LTDPerformed seasonal duties for the bobby calf run, including writing dockets for farmers, recording stock, and loading trucks.Kitchen Hand
The Cellar RendezvousResponsible for cooking, cleaning, and food preparation. Delivered customer service in the restaurant and catered for functions.
Skills & Expertise
Education
- National Certificate in Health, Disability, and Aged Support, Level 3Te Wananga O Aotearoa