Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Showing dairy cattle
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Catherine Ferguson

Morrinsville,WKO

Summary

Adept Support Worker from Idea Services, specializing in daily living support and behavioral support, enhanced client wellness and independence through personalized care and community integration. Demonstrated success in developing individualized care plans, achieving significant improvements in client self-esteem and social skills. Skilled in empathetic communication and health and safety awareness, fostering strong client and family relationships. Caring and empathetic Support worker with 19 years of experience providing therapeutic support for adults with disabilities. Competent planner, developer and implementer of complex individual program plans. Certified medication administrator, verifying patient medicine and nutrition plan adherence according to strict detail.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Support Worker

Idea Services
Cambridge
03.2011 - Current
  • 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.
  • Established trusting relationships with clients and their families through empathetic communication and active listening.
  • Facilitated community integration for clients by organizing social outings, recreational activities, and educational opportunities.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for each client.

Education

No Degree - 6th Form Certificate

Melville High School
Hamilton, NZ
02.1986

Skills

  • Daily living support
  • Housekeeping tasks
  • Health and safety awareness
  • Behavioral support
  • Meal Planning and Preparation
  • Transportation Assistance

Showing dairy cattle

I currently are involved with Waikato show and NZ Dairy event as a shoe recorder.

As a family we show cattle a various A and P SHOWS

Timeline

Support Worker

Idea Services
03.2011 - Current

No Degree - 6th Form Certificate

Melville High School
Catherine Ferguson