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Certification
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Aden .R. Johnson

Klemzig,SA

Summary

I am an experience Support worker who have a passion for providing meaningful support and services to client with Disability. Excellent communicator bringing over 10 years of comprehensive experience developing and implementing core programs to meet needs of Clients, including self-development, Mentoring, Art & Craft. Creative and understanding professional commended for modeling and teaching life skills and promoting diversity by exposing clients to multicultural experiences. Compassionate Disability Support Worker with over 10 years of experience. Well-versed in helping individuals living with disabilities ranging from Children, Youth and even the Aged. Knowledgeable about providing daily living support, preparing meals and assisting with personal mobility. Motivated Youth/Support worker trained in mobility assistance, personal hygiene support, Medication administration and housekeeping. Monitors medical conditions and works with healthcare providers to optimize care. Focuses on comfort and emotional support and meets physical needs. My Background includes successfully managing documentation and daily living support needs for disabled clients. Good organizational skills with a hardworking mentality and caring approach. Expertise in typical standards of care, as well as crisis intervention and special assistance. Professionally performs needs assessments and psychosocial evaluations alongside my superiors to determine appropriate plans, set goals and ultimately improve individual quality of life. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Disability Support Worker

Community living Options
Adelaide , South Australia
02.2018 - Current
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
  • Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
  • Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.

Mentoring

Minda
Adelaide , SA
04.2017 - 05.2021
  • Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces and purchasing supplies.
  • Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
  • Helped clients manage money, pay bills and shop for groceries or personal items.
  • Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
  • Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
  • Ran errands for patients, did shopping, and picked up other necessities.
  • Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
  • Provided training and mentoring for program participants.
  • Provided guidance and mentoring to youth participants.

Disability Support Worker

SACARE
Adelaide, SA
11.2016 - 08.2017
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Conferred with supervisor to discuss patient condition and medical care.
  • Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
  • Provided transportation to doctor's appointments, grocery stores, salons and barbershops.
  • Changed dressings, bandages and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.

Aged Care Worker

Clayton Church homes
Adelaide, SA
12.2012 - 12.2016
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
  • Helped clients manage money, pay bills and shop for groceries or personal items.
  • Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
  • Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
  • Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
  • Assisted with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, dressing and toileting.
  • Provided companionship and emotional support to elderly clients.

Education

Diploma - Community Service

National Career Institute
Melbourne Vic
09-2021

Enrolled Nursing - Nursing

Equals Internationals.
Adelaide, SA
05-2014

Certificate III - Disability

Enable College
Adelaide, SA
03-2012

Certificate III - Age Care

Enable College
Adelaide, SA
03-2012

Skills

  • Preventative Health
  • Providing personal care and emotional support
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • A good knowledge of health and social care services
  • Physical and mental endurance
  • Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
  • Very kind and compassionate
  • Great attention to details
  • Reintegration techniques
  • Crisis response expertise
  • Time management
  • Understanding of special needs
  • Educational activities
  • Family Communication
  • Progress Documentation

Certification

  • Safe Environment for children and young people through their eyes
  • South Australia driver License
  • Epilepsy and seizure management training.
  • Medication management training
  • Sensory loss/Dementia training
  • First Aid / CPR
  • Stomach Care Management
  • Wound management training
  • Psych Assessment test.
  • Manual Handling Training.
  • MAPA Training
  • WHS Training
  • Working with Children check
  • Police Clearance

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Disability Support Worker

Community living Options
02.2018 - Current

Mentoring

Minda
04.2017 - 05.2021

Disability Support Worker

SACARE
11.2016 - 08.2017

Aged Care Worker

Clayton Church homes
12.2012 - 12.2016

Diploma - Community Service

National Career Institute

Enrolled Nursing - Nursing

Equals Internationals.

Certificate III - Disability

Enable College

Certificate III - Age Care

Enable College
Aden .R. Johnson