Allison McCulloch
Kurunjang,Australia
Summary
Compassionate Disability Support Worker with years of experience. Well-versed in helping individuals living with disabilities. Knowledgeable about providing daily living support, preparing meals and assisting with personal mobility.
Dedicated Disability Support Worker skilled at managing appointments and administering medication, helping with bathroom and personal care needs and keeping home environments neat and clean. Good organizational skills with hardworking mentality and caring approach.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
IPS Employment Consultant
APM Employment Services
Sunshine, Victoria
07.2022 - 12.2023
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as eating, dressing, and grooming.
- Provided emotional support to individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
- Monitored client progress and reported any changes in behavior or health conditions to supervisor.
- Encouraged independence by teaching skills needed for everyday life.
- Transported clients to appointments, social events, and other activities as needed.
- Maintained records of services provided, client progress, and goals achieved.
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
NDIS Intake Coordinator Victoria
H1 Healthcare
South Melbourne, Victoria
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Compiled physical and digital documents, charts and reports
- Corresponded with hospital/medical staff and treating teams regarding Participant care and discharge from hospital
- Helped mitigate and resolve data issues by analyzing situation and implementing appropriate solutions
- Maintained daily inventory to facilitate successful material distribution
- Updated group medical records and technical library to promote smooth office operations
- Maintained clinical records and required paperwork in compliance with agency standards
- Made outbound calls to providers to obtain information necessary to create or update authorization
- Prepared intake forms and collated all required Information
- Created Care Plans
- Maintained positive attitude and effectively de-escalated clients during crisis situations
- Conducted patient intake interviews to collect medical information.
Account Manager/Care Coordinator
Healthcare Australia
Melbourne, Victoria
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Investigated and reported issues relating to patient care and conditions which might hinder patient well-being
- Facilitated on-going assessment of patient and family needs and oversaw implementation of interdisciplinary team plan of care
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care
- Worked closely with clinical staff to support therapeutic and behavioral plans
- Maintained records management system to process personnel information and produce reports
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
Education Support Specialist
Jackson School St Albans
St Albans, Victoria
06.2011 - 01.2019
- Monitored student progress and assisted students and teachers with resolving problems
- Implemented policies, procedures and programs to carry out educational standards and goals
- Planned, directed, and monitored instructional methods and content of educational and vocational programs
- Conferred with parents and staff to discuss educational activities and policies
- Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training
- Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
Education
High School Diploma -
Devonport High School
11.1986
Skills
- Relationship Building
- Case Management
- Family Communication
- Independent Living Support
- Risk Assessments
- Disability Services
- Personal Care
- Daily Living Requirements
- Progress Documentation
- Incident Reports
- Individual Support Plans
- Lifestyle Support
- Long-Term Care
- Medication Schedules
- Health Meals and Snacks
- Grooming Support
- Client Confidentiality
Certification
- Level 2 First Aid (Asthma,CPR and Anaphylaxis)
- Working with Children's Check, Police Check
- NDIS Training
- Manual Handling
- Medication Trained
- Mental Health First Aid
- Bowel and Bladder Care
- Epilepsy and Midazolam Certified
- Light Rigid Truck Licence
- Food Safety Supervisors Certificate
- Sensory Integration Training
- Behaviours of Concern
- ASD Behaviour Training
- Positive Behaviour Support Training
- OHS 5 Day Rep Training, Health and Safety Rep
- Berry Street Training Modules (Mindfulness and Trauma)
Timeline
IPS Employment Consultant
APM Employment Services
07.2022 - 12.2023
NDIS Intake Coordinator Victoria
H1 Healthcare
01.2022 - 07.2022
Account Manager/Care Coordinator
Healthcare Australia
01.2019 - 01.2022
Education Support Specialist
Jackson School St Albans
06.2011 - 01.2019
High School Diploma -
Devonport High School
- Level 2 First Aid (Asthma,CPR and Anaphylaxis)
- Working with Children's Check, Police Check
- NDIS Training
- Manual Handling
- Medication Trained
- Mental Health First Aid
- Bowel and Bladder Care
- Epilepsy and Midazolam Certified
- Light Rigid Truck Licence
- Food Safety Supervisors Certificate
- Sensory Integration Training
- Behaviours of Concern
- ASD Behaviour Training
- Positive Behaviour Support Training
- OHS 5 Day Rep Training, Health and Safety Rep
- Berry Street Training Modules (Mindfulness and Trauma)
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