AGNES JELIMO BIRECH
Panania,NSW
Summary
Hardworking Disability Support Worker dedicated to comprehensive, compassionate and individualized patient care. Manages appointments and medication, assists with bathing and grooming and maintains tidy environments. Expert in [Type] disability support. Caring Disability Support Worker skilled at working with individuals living with mental issues. Versed in daily living support, meal preparation and mobility assistance. Offers excellent interpersonal and communication skills developed through field experience. Compassion disability support worker possesses gentle touch and caring attitude centred on treating people with dignity and respect. Expertise in managing challenging behaviours. Collaborative team player with strong clinical and interpersonal skills. Available 36 hours per week, weekends and evenings. Highly motivated professional demonstrates ability to develop and implement successful plans of action to address individual needs. Possesses strong problem-solving skills to reduce barriers. Committed to helping individuals and families. Educated and willing to provide assistance to individuals and families in need. Proficient in assessing individual circumstances, identifying resources and developing plans of action to deliver support. Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively with diverse stakeholders. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills .Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilising personal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
DISABILITY SUPPORT WORKER
Civic Disability Services
01.2021 - 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.
- Enhanced quality of life for clients with physical and intellectual disabilities through compassionate care and assistance.
- Maintained safety with tidy, clean, and hazard-free home environments.
- Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviors, and incidents.
- Delivered exceptional personal care services, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding assistance.
- Prepared nutritious meals to meet individual dietary needs for clients.
- Provided high level of physical support by lifting, adjusting, and moving clients.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Provided emotional support to clients during challenging times, fostering resilience and coping skills.
- Communicated regularly with family members about client progress, addressing any concerns or questions promptly.
- Assisted clients in reaching personal goals through targeted skill-building activities and therapeutic interventions.
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Promoted a safe and inclusive environment for all clients by enforcing policies and procedures consistently.
- Implemented behavior management techniques when required for the safety of both clients and staff members involved.
- Coordinated transportation arrangements for clients to attend medical appointments or partake in social activities safely.
- Managed medications effectively for clients under strict supervision from healthcare professionals, ensuring adherence to prescribed treatment plans.
- Facilitated community integration for clients by organizing outings, social events, and other opportunities for engagement.
- Improved client independence by developing personalized support plans tailored to individual needs and goals.
- Kept accurate records for client files and handled related paperwork.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress, adjusting support strategies as needed to maximize outcomes.
- Adhered to company requirements for patient interactions and care standards.
- Advocated fiercely on behalf of clients when necessary to ensure their rights were respected in various settings such as education or healthcare environments.
- Checked medication schedules and patient needs to enforce medication administration standards team-wide.
- Worked closely with therapists and other specialists to implement prescribed interventions consistently, leading to measurable improvements in client functioning.
- Entertained, conversed, and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the disability support field.
- Conducted regular assessments of client needs to identify potential areas of growth or improvement within their care plan structure.
- Worked with children and parents to closely monitor and record social, behavioral and academic growth.
- Designed individualized plans detailing daily activities and needs for patients.
- Provided crisis intervention services as needed, utilizing de-escalation techniques and leveraging available resources for support.
- Maintained detailed records of patient progress, documentation of services and case notes.
- Provided crisis intervention services to individuals facing medical, emotional and mental health challenges in hospital setting.
TEAM LEADER
Scalabrini Nursing Home
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Supervised team members to confirm compliance with set procedures and quality requirements.
- Monitored team performance and provided constructive feedback to increase productivity and maintain quality standards.
- Built strong relationships with customers through positive attitude and attentive response.
- Set performance expectations for the team, monitoring progress towards goals and providing constructive feedback as needed.
- Worked with team to identify areas of improvement and devised solutions based on findings.
- Managed conflict resolution among team members, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
- Maintained an inclusive and diverse team culture, promoting respect and understanding among all members.
- Developed team members'' skills through targeted coaching sessions, resulting in improved individual performance.
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
Aged Care Worker
Scalabrini Nursing Home
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Assisted residents with daily living tasks, promoting independence and dignity.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Maintained a clean and safe living environment for all residents, ensuring their wellbeing.
- Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Enhanced residents'' quality of life by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Adhered strictly to infection control protocols, minimizing the risk of communicable diseases within the facility.
- Utilized strong problem-solving skills to address challenging situations with empathy and professionalism.
- Developed trust-based relationships with residents by actively listening to their concerns and demonstrating genuine interest in their lives.
- Promoted social interaction for isolated seniors through engaging group activities.
- Received consistent positive feedback from residents and their families due to exceptional care delivery.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep, and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
- Maintained frequent supervision of residents unable to call for assistance.
- Contributed to a positive team culture by fostering open communication and collaboration among colleagues.
- Continually updated knowledge in aged care practices by attending professional development courses regularly.
- Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
- Provided emotional support to families during difficult times, offering reassurance and guidance.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by providing detailed handover reports on residents'' progress and needs.
- Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
- Increased resident satisfaction ratings through a consistent focus on effective communication and empathetic caregiving.
- Ensured timely completion of required documentation, maintaining accuracy in medical records management systems.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop personalized care plans for each resident.
- Organized special events for residents that promoted participation, enjoyment, and community involvement.
- Advocated passionately for the rights of older adults, working tirelessly toward improving aged care standards across the sector.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
Education
Bachelor of Science - BACHELORS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE
Torrens University Australia
Sydney, NSW05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Middle School Teaching
KENYENYA TEACHERS COLLEGE
KENYA06.2016
Skills
- Daily living assistance
- Housekeeping and meal preparation
- Personal Care
- Independent Living Support
- Documentation skills
- Disability Awareness
- Client Confidentiality
- Incident Reports
- Mobility support
- Computer Skills
- Health and safety
- Individual Support Plans
- Dressing assistance
- Creative Thinking
- Household chores
- Risk Assessments
- Family Communication
- Emotional Support
- Transportation Assistance
- Team Leadership
- Social Skills Development
- Safety Management
- Personal Growth Support
- Medication organization
- Feeding Assistance
- Client Needs Assessment
- Recreational Activities
- Housekeeping skills
- Progress Documentation
- Lifestyle Support
- Respite Care
- Recordkeeping proficiency
- Positive Reinforcement
- Community Integration
- Life Skills Training
- Multicultural Sensitivity
- Palliative Care
- Transfer Techniques
- Self-Care Promotion
- Youth Services
- Therapeutic Interventions
- Problem-Solving
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
- Critical Thinking
- Decision-Making
- Infection Control
- Assessing needs
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Goal Setting
- Networking with staff
- Progress Monitoring
Timeline
DISABILITY SUPPORT WORKER
Civic Disability Services
01.2021 - Current
TEAM LEADER
Scalabrini Nursing Home
01.2020 - 01.2021
Aged Care Worker
Scalabrini Nursing Home
01.2019 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Science - BACHELORS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE
Torrens University Australia
Bachelor of Arts - Middle School Teaching
KENYENYA TEACHERS COLLEGE
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