Kerrie

North Parramatta, New South Wales

Has car
25+ bookings
COVID-19: Fully vaccinated
First Aid Qualified
NDIS Worker Check
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About


I have 5 grown children, so I have many years of caring, cooking, cleaning and dealing with challenges that life throws at you. I am enthusiastic, young at heart and have a sense of humour. I am up to date with youth culture particularly music and fashion. I am adventurous and love to travel. I have lived in an African village, rode camels in Egypt, quad bikes in Bali and cycled in Austria. I have visited Asia and Europe many times and would love to organise a fun holiday on a budget so you could see the world. I see life as an adventure. I embrace challenges and I am happy to try new things. Over the years I have worked with people with a huge range of abilities and a vast range of communication styles. My approach to work has always been person centred.I am honest, empathetic, hardworking, reliable, resourceful and witty. Humanity and people are important to me. I embrace individual uniqueness and feel strongly about individual autonomy and choice. In the morning we could do some research on the internet for a bush walk. We could chat and work out which walk the person would like to go on and whether its suitable. Prior to going we would plan how we will be getting there and what we need to take. Then we could prepare a nice picnic lunch to take on the walk in the morning. The person may have a favourite food to take, or we could brainstorm together or google ingredients we have and see what comes up. Making the picnic could be skill building or we can put on music and sing and make the chore fun. We could chat, listen to the radio, play games or keep in quiet if travelling in the car. If using public transport this may be used to develop skills in travel, social awareness or money if needed. On the bush walk we would walk at a pace suitable to the person. We can take pictures, play spotting games, take in the beauty around us and chat or google to learn about nature. We would find a nice spot to sit and enjoy lunch and share each others company. We could take our shoes off and do some earthing, lay on the ground watching clouds or take time to meditate quietly. On the way back we could talk about personal interest, current affairs or plans for the evening. I would ask if the person would like to plan an outing in the future to office works to print off the photos taken on the day and possibly making a memory book or collage of the pictures. When arriving home I would offer a drink, suggest a shower and a snack for afternoon tea.


Work Experience + Qualifications


Certifications


First Aid Qualified
NDIS Worker Check

Experience working with


Bipolar Disorder
Blindness
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS/ME)
Hearing Impairment
Psychosocial Disability
Acquired Brain Injury
Ageing
Anxiety Disorder
Asperger's Syndrome
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Cerebral Palsy
Chronic Pain
Dementia
Depression
Intellectual Disability
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Schizophrenia

Services


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

Interests


Music (listening)
Dining Out
Cooking
Baking
Church
TV & Movies
Sculpture
Painting & drawing
Art galleries
Photography
Animals & Pets
Gardening
Camping
Museums
Theatre (plays, opera & ballet)
History
Fashion
Dance
Comedy
Video & computer games
Reading & Writing
Puzzles
Card & boardgames
Acting
Billiards
Crafts
Woodwork & Carpentry
DIY Projects
Knitting & Sewing
Pottery
Scrapbooking
Cycling
Hiking & Bushwalking
Yoga & Meditation
Fitness & Exercise
Sports
Bowling
Kite Flying
Walking
Travel
Sailing
Fishing

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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

Received both doses of COVID-19 vaccination

113 hours of aged care support

113 hours of aged care support

127 hours of physical disability support

127 hours of physical disability support

119 hours of mental health support

119 hours of mental health support

Worked with the same member for 2 years

Worked with the same member for 2 years

Social Carer Academy

NDIS Worker Orientation Module

Supporting Safe and Enjoyable Meals

Covid-19

Understanding Disability and Ageing

Putting Passion to Purpose

Connecting to Community

Developing Practical Support Skills

Communication and Problem Solving