AMANPRIT KAUR SANGHA
Warrane,TAS
Summary
Experienced Disability Support Worker with over 5 years of experience in Disability Sector. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving client satisfaction. Also, Graduated with Masters of Information Technology and Systems, and have a hands on experience with technology and systems. Motivated to Learn, grow and excel.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Acting Team Leader
LI-VE TASMANIA
Hobart, TAS
10.2018 - Current
- Mentored and guided employees to foster proper completion of assigned duties.
- Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity, accuracy and commitment to friendly service.
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
- Demonstrated knowledge of company mission and goals and mentored employees in reaching objectives aligned with company core values.
- Work with clients, family/ carers, relevant case managers and other professionals to support the client’s individual goals.
- In conjunction with other members of staff assist in developing, implementing and evaluating training and behaviour programs to attain identified individual goals.
- Ensure that all programming undertaken is appropriately maintained, documented and reviewed.
- Assume the role of key worker for designated clients, including the preparation of a monthly report on client progress.
- Assist with covering shifts and roster cover when needed.
- Participate in Performance Development meetings to identify ongoing training and support opportunities.
- Maintain petty cash and accurate records of all expenditure.
- Participate in Performance Development meetings to identify ongoing training and support opportunities.
- Maintain petty cash and accurate records of all expenditure.
Disability Support Worker
LI-VE TASMANIA
Hobart, TAS
01.2017 - Current
- Established nutritious meal plans and prepared daily offerings to meet patient dietary needs.
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Applied mobility assistance knowledge to safely ambulate patients in different spaces involving varying elevations and obstacles.
- Entertained, conversed and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
- Conferred with supervisor to discuss patient condition and medical care.
- Support clients to participate in age appropriate activities and tasks including employment, in home support and community access.
- Support clients to access activities and outings in the community.
- Provide direct care assistance to each client in accordance with their service plan and as directed by the Manager.
- Work in accordance with the medication administration policy, work health and safety.
- Monitor the safety and well-being of the clients and report any concerns to the Manager.
- Provide 1:1 or small group training and support in response to individual client needs.
- Ensure completion of appropriate documentation. Relevant information on support provided is to be recorded in client notes and communication book as required.
Disability Support Worker
COMMUNITY BASED SUPPORT
HOBART, TAS
05.2016 - 01.2017
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients.
- Kept accurate records for client files and handled related paperwork.
- Adhered to company requirements for patient interactions and care standards.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
- Maintained safety with tidy, clean and hazard-free home environments.
- Checked medication schedules and patient needs to enforce medication administration standards team-wide.
- Prepared nutritious meals to meet individual dietary needs for clients.
Education
Masters of Information Technology And Systems MITS - Information Technology
University of Tasmania
Hobart, TAS10.2017
Certificate 3 in Aged Care - Community Health Services
New Futures Training
Coburg, VIC02.2016
Skills
- Empathetic- As a disability support worker, i worked with clients who have a range of communication styles, levels of mobility or use of mobility aids, symptoms, and sensitivities that are different to mine Empathy is the ability to understand what life is like for my clients, and to ensure that clients’ needs are met and that they feel supported
- Committed to facilitating people’s independent choices
- A good communicator who is sensitive to different communication styles and needs
- Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Adaptable
- Good literacy and numeracy (for example to calculate medication dosages)
- Excellent digital literacy (to complete client notes online)
- Team leadership and supervision
- Advanced computer skills involve using the internet, word processors, spreadsheets and websites to their fullest extent
Certification
- Full Tasmanian driving license
- Working With Vulnerable people Check (WWVP)
- Australian Citizen
- Provide First Aid
- Fully Covid -19 Vaccinated
Timeline
Acting Team Leader
LI-VE TASMANIA
10.2018 - Current
Disability Support Worker
LI-VE TASMANIA
01.2017 - Current
Disability Support Worker
COMMUNITY BASED SUPPORT
05.2016 - 01.2017
Masters of Information Technology And Systems MITS - Information Technology
University of Tasmania
Certificate 3 in Aged Care - Community Health Services
New Futures Training