SUMMER BAILEY
Porirua
Summary
Professional support worker skilled in delivering high-quality care and assistance to individuals with disabilities. Proven ability to create positive and inclusive environment that fosters client independence and well-being. Strong team collaborator with focus on achieving results and adapting to changing needs, while displaying empathy and patience.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Disability Support Worker
IHC, Idea Services
Porirua
08.2025 - Current
- Supports clients with physical and intellectual disabilities
- Foster social inclusion and help individuals achieve personal goals
- Maintain documentation and communicate with support networks
Disability Support Worker
Te Runanga O Ngati Toa Rangatira
Porirua
01.2025 - Current
- Provides support to people with disabilities, promoting independence and wellbeing
- Assist with daily living tasks and community participation
- Collaborate with family and staff to deliver culturally appropriate care
Training Youth Worker
502- Te Runanga O Ngati Toa Rangatira
Porirua
01.2025 - 11.2025
- Plan and deliver youth engagement programs
- Mentor Rangatahi and build positive relationships
- Support youth led projects and community participation
Intern
Ministry of education
Wellington
11.2021 - 06.2022
- Supported initiatives aimed at improving educational outcomes for Maori students
- Gained experience collaborating with educators, community stakeholders and policy teams
- Strengthened understanding of Te Ao Maori perspectives and Te Tiriti
- Waitangi in education
Education
Level Four Youth Work Certificate - Youth Work
Praxis Education
Wellington11.2025
Ncea Lvl 2 -
Mana College
Porirua12.2021
Skills
- Mentoring, supporting and engaging with all ages
- Personal cares, behaviour management, safe guarding
- First Aid
- CPI training
- Conflict resolution
- Microsoft office
- Strong communication and adaptability
- Daily living assistance
- Housekeeping and meal preparation
- Problem-solving
- Personal care
- Positive reinforcement
- Social skill development
- Youth supervision
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
IHC, Idea Services
08.2025 - Current
Disability Support Worker
Te Runanga O Ngati Toa Rangatira
01.2025 - Current
Training Youth Worker
502- Te Runanga O Ngati Toa Rangatira
01.2025 - 11.2025
Intern
Ministry of education
11.2021 - 06.2022
Level Four Youth Work Certificate - Youth Work
Praxis Education
Ncea Lvl 2 -
Mana College
Interests
Hockey, Basketball, Cooking
Achievements
New Zealand Full License
CPI Training
Hoist Training
Nz First Aid Certificate