Alicia Burnham

Compassionate and dedicated Certificate IV qualified in Disability Support, professional with a strong background in disability support, returning to the care sector to pursue a fulfilling career in aged care. Adept at delivering person-centred care plans, promoting independence, and fostering a safe, dignified environment for vulnerable individuals. I can bring highly transferable skills in complex support, medication administration, and behavioral management, with a genuine passion for enhancing the quality of life for the elderly and disabled, hence why I'm working at a gym dedicated to mostly women over 70s

Disability Support Worker - Karingal Rosebud

(2014-01 - 2014-12)

Worked alongside Marion doing placement

Full time Coordinator for young adults with autism - Connecting Skills Australia

(2015-01 - 2017-12)

A Non-for-profit organisation, working alongside Di Kelly

• Provided high-quality, person-centerer daily care for individuals with physical and intellectual disabilities, fostering independence and community participation.
• Helping teenagers with disabilities get into work placements along with achieving the hard tasks such as learning how to drive !
• Implemented individualized support plans (ISPs) and tracked client progress through detailed daily shift notes and reporting.
• Assisted with activities of daily living (ADLs), including personal hygiene, meal preparation, medication administration, and domestic duties.
• Facilitated physical, recreational, and social activities tailored to the specific needs and interests of clients.
• Collaborated closely with allied health professionals, family members, and management to ensure consistent, holistic care.

Group Fitness instructor - Curves Rosebud

(2024-01)

Group Fitness instructor in an all woman's gym, women of all ages but mainly 70+ years old

• Delivery of group exercises
• Helping clients with their custom centerer plans with how they will get fitter (pc's)
• Providing healthy alternative lifestyles for women over 70

Certificate IV - Disability Support - Pragmatic Training (2015-01 - 2015-12)