Jermaine Voster
Ripley
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated support worker with 8 months of experience providing assistance and care to individuals in need. Skilled in promoting independence, enhancing well-being, and fostering positive relationships. Seeking a position as a support worker where I can utilize my skills and passion to make a meaningful impact on the lives of those I support.
Professional with strong background in providing compassionate care and support to individuals with disabilities. Skilled in developing individualized care plans, implementing therapeutic activities, and ensuring client safety and well-being. Strong focus on team collaboration, effective communication, and adapting to changing needs. Reliable and results-driven, with commitment to enhancing clients' quality of life through empathetic and respectful care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Disability Support Worker
A Star Disability Support Services
09.2024 - Current
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
- Developed strong interpersonal relationships with clients, earning their trust and respect through consistent empathy and understanding.
- Supported clients in maintaining a clean living space by assisting with household tasks such as laundry, meal preparation, and general tidying.
- Maintained safety with tidy, clean, and hazard-free home environments.
- Delivered exceptional personal care services, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding assistance.
- Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviors, and incidents.
Support Worker
Orchid Supports
02.2024 - 04.2024
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Helped clients manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
- Enhanced the quality of care for clients by providing personalized support and assistance with daily living activities.
- Transported clients to appointments, shopping venues and entertainment events according to determined schedule.
- Established trusting relationships with clients and their families through empathetic communication and active listening.
Support Worker
Vital Support Services
08.2023 - 10.2023
- Enhanced the quality of care for clients by providing personalized support and assistance with daily living activities
- Improved client satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and implementing feedback in a timely manner
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for each client
- Established trusting relationships with clients and their families through empathetic communication and active listening
- Maintained detailed records of client progress, interventions, and outcomes to ensure continuity of care across service providers
- Promoted independence among clients through skill-building exercises and goal-setting initiatives
- Facilitated community integration for clients by organizing social outings, recreational activities, and educational opportunities
- Safeguarded client well-being by monitoring health conditions, administering medications, and reporting any changes to appropriate medical professionals
Statistical Officer
Statistics South Africa
01.2021 - 07.2022
- Increased data accuracy by implementing rigorous data validation processes
- Streamlined data collection methods for improved efficiency in gathering information from various sources
- Enhanced statistical analyses by utilizing advanced statistical software and techniques
- Supported decision-making processes with accurate data-driven recommendations
- Provided valuable insights to stakeholders through comprehensive data interpretation and presentation
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure consistency in data use and interpretation across departments
COVID-19 Compliance Officer
Debonairs Pizza Parow
02.2015 - 11.2020
- Improved workplace safety by developing and implementing COVID-19 compliance policies and procedures
- Reduced potential virus transmission through frequent monitoring of employee health and adherence to guidelines
- Enhanced employee awareness by conducting regular training sessions on COVID-19 safety measures
- Streamlined communication between departments regarding pandemic protocols, ensuring consistent enforcement
- Established a robust reporting system for suspected cases, resulting in timely response and containment efforts
Education
Diploma - Criminal Justice
Better Best College
Certificate III - Individual Support
Queensland International Institute
Skills
- Transcription and Dictation
- Emotional Support
- Life Skills Development
- Presentation Design
- Daily Living Support
- Spreadsheet Development
- Daily Living Assistance
- Person-centered care and support
- Effective communication and active listening
- Empathy and compassion
- Problem-solving and crisis intervention
- Daily living assistance
- Medication administration and management
- First Aid and CPR certification
- Documentation and record-keeping
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Cultural sensitivity and diversity awareness
- Personal care
- Relationship building
- Independent living support
- Disability awareness
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Achieved [Result] through effectively helping with [Task].
- Documented and resolved [Issue] which led to [Results].
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Collaborated with team of [Number] in the development of [Project name].
- Achieved [Result] by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.
Languages
English
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
A Star Disability Support Services
09.2024 - Current
Support Worker
Orchid Supports
02.2024 - 04.2024
Support Worker
Vital Support Services
08.2023 - 10.2023
Statistical Officer
Statistics South Africa
01.2021 - 07.2022
COVID-19 Compliance Officer
Debonairs Pizza Parow
02.2015 - 11.2020
Certificate III - Individual Support
Queensland International Institute
Diploma - Criminal Justice
Better Best College
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