Aaron Collins
Hamilton,Waikato
Summary
Hardworking Support Worker dedicated to comprehensive, compassionate and individualized patient care. Manages appointments and medication, assists with goal setting, documentation of updates and maintains tidy environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Disability Support Worker
Community Living
01.2021 - Current
- Developed strong interpersonal relationships with clients, earning their trust and respect through consistent empathy and understanding.
- Supported clients in maintaining a clean living space by assisting with household tasks such as laundry, meal preparation, and general tidying.
- Enhanced quality of life for clients with physical and intellectual disabilities through compassionate care and assistance.
- Provided emotional support to clients during challenging times, fostering resilience and coping skills.
- Assisted clients in reaching personal goals through targeted skill-building activities and therapeutic interventions.
Support Worker
IHC
02.2020 - 01.2021
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Helped clients manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
- Enhanced the quality of care for clients by providing personalized support and assistance with daily living activities.
- Transported clients to appointments, shopping venues and entertainment events according to determined schedule.
Student
Waikato Institute Of Technology
01.2019 - 11.2019
- I completed a year of full-time study for my Diploma in Construction, focusing on Quantity Surveying, before ultimately choosing to pursue a career in a different industry.
Saw Operator
Independent Extrusion (INEX)
01.2018 - 02.2019
- Reduced material waste with precise measurements and effective use of raw materials.
- Adapted to varying project requirements by quickly learning new techniques and adjusting saw settings as needed.
- Maintained an organized workspace through diligent cleaning practices, ensuring debris removal after each shift for optimal productivity.
- Monitored and inspected sawing machine operations to detect any malfunctions.
- Enhanced workplace safety by consistently following established safety protocols and guidelines for saw operations.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping by documenting material cuts, machine adjustments, blade changes, and general maintenance activities in daily logs.
Bricklaying Laborer
United Bricklaying
04.2017 - 08.2017
- Understood and followed verbal and written instructions to complete work correctly.
- Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Maintained organized and clean work areas at all times on job sites.
- Prepared job sites by removing debris and setting up materials and tools.
Produce Assistant, Seafood/Butchery Assistant, Grocery Assistant
New World Rototuna
04.2013 - 05.2017
- Demonstrated strong attention to detail when inspecting incoming deliveries for quality control purposes, ensuring only the freshest stock reached store shelves.
- Maintained a clean and organized department, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Boosted overall productivity with effective time-management skills, enabling the completion of multiple tasks within assigned shifts.
- Reduced waste by effectively managing overstocked or expired items, implementing markdowns or donations as appropriate.
- Improved overall appearance of produce department with proper trimming, watering, and care of fresh items, attracting more customers to the section.
Education
Certificate Level 3 - Healthcare And Wellbeing
Careerforce
New Zealand01.2024
NCEA -
Hamilton Boys' Highschool
Hamilton, New Zealand11.2013
Skills
- Daily living assistance
- Personal Care
- Independent Living Support
- Relationship Building
- Disability Awareness
- Client Confidentiality
- Computer Skills
- Individual Support Plans
- Behavior Support Plans
- Client Needs Assessment
- Documentation And Reporting
- Positive Reinforcement
References
- Tracy Collins, House Leader, IHC Whakatane, +64220977616
- Delwyn Knight, Service Manager, Community living Hamilton, +6421822469
- Shannon Willeman, Service Manager, Community living Hamilton +64212434099
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
Community Living
01.2021 - Current
Support Worker
IHC
02.2020 - 01.2021
Student
Waikato Institute Of Technology
01.2019 - 11.2019
Saw Operator
Independent Extrusion (INEX)
01.2018 - 02.2019
Bricklaying Laborer
United Bricklaying
04.2017 - 08.2017
Produce Assistant, Seafood/Butchery Assistant, Grocery Assistant
New World Rototuna
04.2013 - 05.2017
Certificate Level 3 - Healthcare And Wellbeing
Careerforce
NCEA -
Hamilton Boys' Highschool
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