Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Joanne Sharland

Tawa,WGN

Summary

Dedicated Support Worker with extensive experience at Home Comfort Ltd, specializing in mobility assistance and personal care. Proven ability to enhance client well-being through emotional support and effective client assessment. Skilled in medication administration, advocating for patient needs, and fostering independence among service users. Committed to delivering compassionate care and improving quality of life.

Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success.

Dedicated employee known for punctuality, pursuing employment options where good customer service and positive attitude will make a difference.

Reliable support worker offering several-year background promoting client development in day program and group home settings. Skilled in facilitating physical and educational activities and monitoring client progress. Observant and patient team player with passion for helping others.

Caring Social Worker offering case management expertise quickly building trust and rapport with clients from diverse cultures. Highly adept at case planning and diagnosis management. Committed to achieving high-quality, cost-effective care for patients and families.

Mature support worker offering several-year background providing vulnerable individuals with care to improve quality of life. Polished in administering developmental screenings and providing mentoring services. Warm and friendly professional committed to orchestrating support for families dealing with various issues such as domestic violence, substance abuse and mental illness.

Compassionate Support Worker known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in behavior modification, crisis intervention, and adaptive communication techniques. Excel in empathy, active listening, and patience, ensuring effective support and positive outcomes for individuals in care.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Support Worker

Home comfort ltd
Waikanae, Wellington
11.2009 - Current
  • Supported clients with mobility needs, including the use of wheelchairs and transfers.
  • Actively encouraged service users to make decisions about their own lives where appropriate.
  • Assisted in the development of social skills through group activities and one-on-one interactions.
  • Evaluated and addressed individual client needs and concerns.
  • Assisted clients with personal care, such as showering and dressing.
  • Reported any incidents or accidents in accordance with company policy and procedure.
  • Provided emotional support and companionship to enhance clients' well-being.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.

Support Worker

Ali’s healthcare
Woolston, Christchurch
04.2007 - 11.2009
  • Employed as a home help caregiver to the elderly, mentally ill and the disabled . duties included passive stretching , cleaning and personal care , including personal hygiene , preparing meals and proving comPant and support.

Support Worker

Kate Shepard life are centre
Brighton , Christchurch
04.2004 - 04.2007
  • Employed as a night caregiver starting at Kate Sheppard life care , lakeside hospital then moved to the lakeside rest home . Duties included sole care of palliative care patients. Preparing meals, administrating medication and helping nurses when required.

Cleaner

Sharella motor inn
Thornton , Wellington
09.2000 - 03.2004
  • Cleaned bathrooms, including toilets, sinks, countertops, mirrors, and floors.
  • Cleaned windows, glass partitions, and mirrors using soapy water or other cleaners.
  • Inspected rooms for cleanliness prior to guest arrival.
  • Serviced, cleaned and restocked restrooms.
  • Checked inventory for required supplies and made lists for needed cleaning products.

Education

Certificate in Home Help - Support Worker

Murihiku Marae
Invercargill
01-1998

Computer Course - Computer And Information Systems

YMCA
Invercargill
01-1996

Some College (No Degree) - High School

James Hargest High School
Invercargill

Skills

  • Mobility assistance
  • Personal care
  • Medication administration
  • Client assessment
  • Emotional support
  • Patient advocacy

Certification

  • Health an well being level2
  • Health and well being level 3

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Support Worker

Home comfort ltd
11.2009 - Current

Support Worker

Ali’s healthcare
04.2007 - 11.2009

Support Worker

Kate Shepard life are centre
04.2004 - 04.2007

Cleaner

Sharella motor inn
09.2000 - 03.2004

Certificate in Home Help - Support Worker

Murihiku Marae

Computer Course - Computer And Information Systems

YMCA

Some College (No Degree) - High School

James Hargest High School
Joanne Sharland