Special Needs Care in Canberra

| My name is Tahllea, I am 19 years old and have been working fulltime in childcare for over 2 years. I have my cert 3 and am currently studying my diploma in childcare. I have 1 year of experience of working with children who have special needs.

| I’ve had a couple of experiences with children and teenagers with disabilities for a year now and still am looking after them, at least some. I’m keen to help out with some housework as well since cleaning has been part of me ever since I got here in Canberra almost 2 years ago.

| After 8 years of taking care of newborns, babies and toddlers, I'm looking for a new exciting career change. I'm very open-minded, chatty and full of life. My friends call me sunshine because I'm always smiling and full of joy, and I would like to give some of this joy to someone. Being a support worker would be the perfect job for that. I would be their companion and helper, and would do my best to asssit them. I'm ready to learn new skills and not afraid of changes. I've been looking after my grandma in her last 5 years. She had dementia so I'm pretty familiar with elderdly people with this conditions. I also worked with special needs children in the past 6 years ( ADHD, austism, PTSD ). I would love to work in a place where I know I'm really needed and I could be a big change for someone's daily life. I'm happy to help with support community work, cleaning, meal preparation and tutoring.

| I have work in the field of disability for 3 years in a school and now I'm inhome care and community engagement. I love meeting new people and working with people to solve problems. I have a certificate III in individual support, disability and am work towards a certificate 3 in education support

| A psychology student who has worked with children for over five years and special needs children for two years. I work primarily with children who require social therapy. Feel free to contact me to find out if I can be of service to you or your children.

| I'm a 24 year old graduate, born and raised in Canberra. I am from a large family with diverse capabilities and abilities, making me both a flexible and an understanding carer. I have a part time day job in retail which takes up only a few hours per day, and leaves most evenings and weekends free. In past years I worked as a Youth Leader in the community, so have a lot of experience with teenagers. In this youth program I was placed in charge of any young people with learning disabilities, autism, down syndrome, and other disabilities. I have never had paid work in this field and am seeking to gain experience as I hope to pursue a career in caring for the differently-abled. I love pets, am a non smoker and ride my bike.

I have a reputation ensuring that I deliver high standard support and services to the individuals I support and others within the community sector. I am committed to my own benchmark. I have a keen interest in the provision of services for people with disabilities and would like to move my career in a direction where I will be able to utilize the skills I am currently acquiring and have acquired as well as a broad range of experience in both professional and personal aspects of my life to not only use the opportunity for self-development but to assist the growth and change of the sector with the NDIS roll out. I have a Diploma Disability and Diploma of social and community coordination.

| As a support worker with 4 years of experience, I have developed a deep passion for providing compassionate care and support to individuals with diverse needs. My work has primarily involved supporting individuals with physical and intellectual disabilities, mental health conditions, and age-related illnesses. During my time as a support worker, I have gained valuable experience in developing care plans, managing medication schedules, assisting with personal care needs, and providing emotional support to clients and their families. I am a patient and empathetic individual who is dedicated to creating a safe and supportive environment for those in my care. I have also gained valuable experience in communicating effectively with clients, their families, and other healthcare professionals. I understand the importance of building strong relationships with clients and working collaboratively with others to ensure that each individual's unique needs are met. As a support worker, I take pride in being reliable, punctual, and organized. I am committed to providing high-quality care and support to my clients and am always looking for ways to improve my skills and knowledge to better meet their needs.

| I have worked with children with developmental delays and autism in past few years and I love to be part of their learning and growth.

| I'm a energetic, caring and responsible student, in my third year at university. I've had limited experience in the disability sector, however I am very capable and a fast learner and would love to develop my skills. I have very flexible working hours and am up for all types of work. I love to cook, enjoy being out and about in the community, and love helping out where I can.