Amanda Buff
Warialda,NSW
Summary
Adept at enhancing the quality of life for individuals with disabilities and the elderly, Leveraged skills in daily living assistance and relationship building at Challenge Community Services and Naroo. Recognized for providing compassionate care and maintaining client confidentiality, Consistently received positive feedback, significantly improving client satisfaction and trust. Demonstrates strong work ethic, communication, Documentation and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop personal skills. Bring positive attitude to the workplace and I'm committed to continuous learning and growth. 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. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Disability Support Worker
Challenge Community Services
02.2022 - 01.2024
- 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.
- Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviour's, and incidents.
- Prepared nutritious meals to meet individual dietary needs for clients.
- Provided high level of physical support by lifting, adjusting, and moving clients.
- Managed medications effectively for clients under strict supervision from healthcare professionals, ensuring adherence to prescribed treatment plans.
- Promoted a safe and inclusive environment for all clients by enforcing policies and procedures consistently.
Aged Care Worker
Naroo
03.2020 - 02.2022
- 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.
- Maintained a clean and safe living environment for all residents, ensuring their wellbeing.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- 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.
- Adhered strictly to infection control protocols, minimizing the risk of communicable diseases within the facility.
- Developed trust-based relationships with residents by actively listening to their concerns and demonstrating genuine interest in their lives.
- 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.
- Administered medications according to doctor''s orders, maintaining accurate records for safety purposes.
- Provided emotional support to families during difficult times, offering reassurance and guidance.
Education
Statement of Attainment - Provide First Aid
Tafe NSW
Inverell NSW07.2024
Statement of Attainment - Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Tafe NSW
Inverell NSW07.2024
Statement of Attainment - Administer And Monitor Medications
Joblink Plus
Warialda NSW05.2021
Certificate III - Individual Support (Ageing Specialisation)
Community College
Warialda NSW12.2017
Skills
- Daily living assistance
- Housekeeping and meal preparation
- Personal Care
- Independent Living Support
- Documentation And Reporting
- Client Confidentiality
- Disability Services
- Mobility support
- Health and safety
- Family Communication
- Emotional Support
- Client Transportation
- Elderly Care
- Feeding Assistance
- Nursing Home Care Assistance
- Palliative Care
References
Personal
Michelle Wilson: 0439804723
Professional
Angela Turner : 0458021045
Licence
Car
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
Challenge Community Services
02.2022 - 01.2024
Aged Care Worker
Naroo
03.2020 - 02.2022
Statement of Attainment - Provide First Aid
Tafe NSW
Statement of Attainment - Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Tafe NSW
Statement of Attainment - Administer And Monitor Medications
Joblink Plus
Certificate III - Individual Support (Ageing Specialisation)
Community College
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