Alex Njau
Disability Service Officer
Werribee,VIC
Summary
Highly dependable and self-reliant professional with over five years extensive experience in caring for disabled and elderly clients. Demonstrated ability to assist clients with personal hygiene tasks including bathing, changing and cleaning. An ambitious individual who has a verifiable track record of devising and implementing programs aimed to help disabled patients achieve their individual goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
9
9
Certifications
Work History
Disability Service Officer
Department Of Human Services | Government Of SA
01.2023 - Current
- Providing support to individuals in accordance with Person-Centered Active Support model, which promotes people being actively engaged in their own lives.
- Delivering service in accordance with National Disability Standards and established organizational policies and procedures, which includes Dignity in Care principles.
- Providing tailored personal care services by supporting or assisting individuals in activities such as bathing, manual handling, exercising, dressing, grooming, continence management, fitting and removal of aids and appliances.
- Assist individuals to develop and maintain awareness of high personal standards, and encourage positive and socially appropriate behaviors
- Providing domestic assistance and involve individual insofar as is practicable in all aspects of daily living by supporting them in activities such as cleaning, dusting, washing, ironing, preparation and cooking of meals, sweeping paths, minor maintenance jobs, gardening, transportation and other tasks of domestic nature.
- Administering and monitoring each individual’s medications in accordance with medical instructions and provide basic first aid when required.
- Maintaining accurate documentation and case file information, including reporting any incidents or changes in individual’s mood, conduct, activity level and general health/physical appearance
Disability Support Worker
Life Without Barriers
06.2019 - 01.2023
- Assisting individuals with daily personal care tasks such as bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and maintaining personal hygiene.
- Planning and preparing nutritious meals that accommodate dietary restrictions and preferences, promoting healthy lifestyle.
- Assisting with household chores, cleaning, laundry, and organizing living spaces to ensure safe and comfortable environment.
- Providing companionship, emotional support, and actively engaging individuals in conversations, hobbies, and activities they enjoy.
- Implementing behavior support plans to manage challenging behaviors and promote positive behavior changes.
- Supporting individuals to engage in social and community activities, participating in recreational events, shopping, appointments, and other outings.
- Administering medications as prescribed, maintaining records, and ensuring individuals take their medications at appropriate times.
- Assisting individuals in setting and achieving personal goals, fostering independence, and enhancing their quality of life.
- Collaborating with families, healthcare providers, therapists, and social workers to ensure comprehensive care and support plans are followed.
Education
Diploma of Community Services - CHC52015 - Community Services
Australian Community & Management College
Certificate IV in Disability - CHC43115 - Community Services
Australian Community & Management College
Skills
Certification
NDIS Worker Screening Check
Timeline
Disability Service Officer
Department Of Human Services | Government Of SA
01.2023 - Current
Disability Support Worker
Life Without Barriers
06.2019 - 01.2023
NDIS Worker Screening Check
NDIS Worker Orientation Module
'Quality, Safety and You' - NDIS Worker Orientation Module
Supporting Safe and Enjoyable Meals - NDIS Certificate
Australian Full Driver's License
Working with children check
CPR Manual handling
Covid Vaccination Certificate
Certificate of Competency - Medication Administration.
Diploma of Community Services - CHC52015 - Community Services
Australian Community & Management College
Certificate IV in Disability - CHC43115 - Community Services
Australian Community & Management College
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