John

Eglinton, New South Wales

Has car
400+ bookings
COVID-19: Vaccinated + Booster
First Aid Qualified
Working with Children Check
NDIS Worker Check
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About


Through circumstance I raised my daughter whilst experiencing physical health problems. I have travelled extensively domestically and internationally, meticulous in my approach to planning, a fine eye for detail, empathetic, respectful and live to serve and assist others. My career in the NSW Police Force was as a street officer, always responding to members of the public as well as pro active operations on my own initiative. Being medically retired now, I am the Secretary of the NSW retired and Former Police Association branch and arrange meetings, member welfare, social events, and with by daughter's contacts from the Sydney Conservatorium of Music have taken elderly associates to performances and concerts in Sydney. I have many wide and varied experiences to share along with demonstrated ability to understandingly and compassionately care for others with extraordinary patience and perseverence to succeed in what is presented to me. I love imparting my knowledge in supporting and teaching others about technology. I am an advocate of never being too old to learn and have never failed in my plight. A perfect example was an elderly member of a sporting club at which I worked was having trouble with her ipad and being able to communicate with her relatives overseas. I repaired the hardware and sat with her, teaching her how to use Skype until she was confident and able to operate the app confidently. I offered my assistance to another member in pairing her Bluetooth hearing aids to her phone as it was obvious to me that her hearing had declined and I suspected a problem. 5 minutes later she was paired and given a new lease of life being able to communicate freely again. I taught her how to do this herself should it happen again, and I frequently asked how she was going with them. Although being involved in multiple industries now, two of which are working directly with people who have special needs, others providing community and family service and support, and aged care, I still have a longing to help others in improving their quality of life. I continue to maintain necessary certifications and training to enable my goals, including mandatory qualifications for working within the government sector. It brings me great satisfaction and purpose to be able to assist people, using my knowledge, life skills, and can do attitude.


Work Experience + Qualifications


Certifications


First Aid Qualified
Working with Children Check
NDIS Worker Check

Experience working with


Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Anxiety Disorder
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Chronic Pain
Dementia
Depression
Intellectual Disability
Ageing

Services


Arts & crafts
Skills training
Cooking
Games
Event buddy
Health & wellbeing
Outdoor adventures
Transport
Domestic assistance

Interests


Music (listening)
Politics
Dining Out
Cooking
Baking
TV & Movies
Church
Cars
Painting & drawing
Art galleries
Photography
Animals & Pets
Gardening
Camping
Museums
Theatre (plays, opera & ballet)
History
Dance
Comedy
Science
Electronics
Video & computer games
Science Fiction
Puzzles
Reading & Writing
Card & boardgames
Billiards
DIY Projects
Cycling
Fitness & Exercise
Bowling
Fishing
Travel
Kite Flying

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Training & Awards


Offers support for Mealtime Management Plans

Offers support for Mealtime Management Plans

Received both doses of COVID-19 vaccination & booster

Received both doses of COVID-19 vaccination & booster

79 hours of aged care support

79 hours of aged care support

82 hours of physical disability support

82 hours of physical disability support

Worked with the same member for 1 years

Worked with the same member for 1 years

Social Carer Academy

 NDIS Worker Orientation Module

 Supporting Safe and Enjoyable Meals

 Covid-19

 Connecting to Community

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