Staff are the backbone of any business, but when it comes to disability support services the quality and care of staff is critical.
That is why Geelong’s Crossing the Gap Disability Services company director Kristy Browning has focused on assembling a team of “amazing and genuine” staff members.
“They have such compassion and a desire to help people succeed in life,” Kristy said.
“They’ve each got their own backstory, and each one of them brings something different. My team is absolutely fantastic, and I wouldn’t be able to do what I do as a company owner without them working behind me.”
Personal care assistance worker Erin, who has her own children but also takes foster children into her home, believes she has found her calling at Crossing the Gap.
“I don’t look at what I do daily as a job, I look at it as my life’s calling to provide this service to my clients.” Erin said.
Crossing the Gap’s newest staff member Corey brings a wealth of knowledge in health, fitness and rehabilitation to the team.
“I have an interest in providing optimal health and fitness outcomes through exercising, injury rehabilitation and education,” Corey said.
“Although my background has been in high performance training, I have taken a keen interest in rehabilitation, as I have lived through and experienced that from start to finish myself.
“I am committed to helping others in their rehab or fitness journeys.”
Support worker Suzie was previously a beauty therapist, but after helping support a friend’s mother she fell in love with the job.
“I love meeting different clients with different needs and helping them reach their goals,” Suzie said.
“I enjoy being there to support them on their bad days. I help them celebrate their achievements, however big or small they may be.
“I love helping them to maintain their independence and bringing joy into their day. Each client teaches me something different.”
Having been diagnosed with ADHD and ADD as a young person, support worker Jemma brings her personal experience to the job.
“I understand now that I can be myself, but I wanted to show others that they are important and they can be themselves.” Jemma said.
“I love working with Crossing the Gap. It’s very rewarding; you’re helping those in need and it brings me joy.”
Kristy describes support worker Donald as a “calm and chilled, gentle father-figure”.
“I’m fun-loving and family-orientated, I have been in Australia for about nine years now and it’s been nothing but an amazing experience for me,” Donald said.
“Most of all, I am a caring person who likes to have a laugh.”
To find out more about Crossing the Gap’s services and start getting help from the team you deserve contact Kristy Browning at kristy@ctgdisability.com.au or call 0493 057 276.
