ABOUT ME: My name is Esther, and I have a deep appreciation for arts and crafts, which I often engage in during my leisure time. Cooking is another activity that brings me joy and allows me to express my creativity. As a mother of two adult children, I have developed a strong desire to assist others in their journeys. In my professional life, I serve as a psychosocial recovery coach and a support worker, where I am dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities and ensuring they receive the care and support they need to thrive. Through my work, I strive to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those I support, fostering an environment where they can feel valued and understood. My commitment to helping others is not just a job; it is a passion that drives me to advocate for the rights and well-being of individuals facing challenges.

QUALIFICATIONS:

-NDIS screener

-NDIS workers orientation module

-Blue card

-First aide & CPR

-Car with full comprehensive insurance

- Diploma in Holistic Life Coaching Mind &

Body Practitioner

-Certificate IV in Disability Studies

-Certificate III in Education Support

-Certificate III in Community Services

- Auslan Certified

-Psychosocial Recovery Coach

-NDIS workers module

-Covid module

-COVID 19 infection control certificate

-Police check

-Open license

-Medication Management

EXPERIENCE: I possess over 25 years of dedicated experience in the support sector, during which I have engaged in a variety of fields including Disability Services, Aged Care, Children’s Services, Mental Health, Education, and Employment Services. My professional journey has allowed me to assist individuals across all age groups, addressing a broad spectrum of conditions. These include neurodevelopmental and cognitive disorders such as ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Pathological Demand Avoidance, and various forms of neurodivergence. Additionally, I have experience with dementia-related conditions, Alzheimer's disease, acquired brain injuries, and progressive supranuclear palsy, as well as mental health issues like anxiety disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and schizophrenia, along with disruptive behaviour and dissocial disorders. My expertise also extends to physical disabilities, including hearing impairments, cerebral palsy, postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, and feeding tube requirements. Furthermore, I have worked with individuals experiencing global developmental delays and chromosomal disorders such as Emanuel syndrome, Smith-Magenis syndrome, and Down syndrome, as well as those facing speech and language challenges and metopic synostosis. I take pride in celebrating and supporting individuals who communicate using Auslan Sign Language.