About Me
Independent Support Worker
Hi, my name is Karen. My journey into care work started in 2016 when I became a full-time carer for my mother who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. As her carer I co-ordinated all her appointments, looked after her medication administration, personal care and was emotional support until September of 2016 upon her passing. It was at this time I discovered my passion for caring for others and decided to pursue a career in support work. I started in February 2017 with Flintwood working in both group homes and day programs with clients that had various conditions and disabilities. In 2018 I started working for Inala Disability Services. Whilst working at Inala I continued to develop my training by completing my Certificate 4 in Disabilities and I have done multiple in-house training courses with both Flintwood and Inala.
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A particular highlight of my career was during the Covid 19 pandemic peak I was one of the staff to support many Covid 19 positive clients. During this time, I learnt a lot and supported some very unwell clients back to health. A little about me. I’m an animal lover and have a fur baby called Bailey, whom I enjoy spending time. Below is a pic taken with him in the local dog park. I enjoy cooking (mainly desserts), gardening, movies, going to the beach, new age/natural healing/meditation/massage, picnics and ghost/historical tours. I would describe myself as being loyal, reliable, caring, social and having an outgoing personality and a good sense of humour. I take pride in the work I do and enjoy helping others.
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I learnt at a young age the value of older people & the wonderful stories they can tell. I also have family and friends who have various disabilities and I enjoy being involved in helping them achieve their milestones. As an adult I did 7 years of Karate obtaining my brown belt and have been a Justice of the Peace for over nineteen years. Prior to working in the community sector, I have worked in various administration positions in real estate, medical and typing services. I have also worked in catering in roles such as kitchen hand, waitress and chef/cook.
Services Provided
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Personal Care- showering, toileting etc.
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Transportation to community access and appointments.
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Companionship & social supports- including taking clients on outings in the community.
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Assistance with household duties
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Running errands and collecting groceries/shopping
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Meal preparation
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Feeding pets and walking them
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Watering gardens, checking the mail while your away etc.
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Childcare and Nanny style services
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Personal Assistant and Administration type work- filing, data entry
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Assisting clients with packing and unpacking if they have moved.
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Respite services- taking clients away on holidays or accompanying families so they can take their loved one away but have assistance with their care.
I am happy to work with clients of all ages and with both male and female clients. I am happy to do a complimentary meet and greet to ensure I am a good fit for you and that I am also comfortable working with the client.
My rates are based on the NDIS Price Guide and Line number and Aged Care provider rates which vary from provider to provider and also on the level of care and responsibility.
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For more information, please submit your details - via my get in touch form below.
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Kazarela Care Services
ABN: 99 2495 88313
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