AMANDA SHADWELL
Cameron Park
Summary
Dedicated Disability Support Worker with experience at Eva Support, skilled in delivering compassionate care and support to individuals with complex needs. Proven ability to follow care plans and infection control procedures while maintaining client confidentiality. Reliable team player with strong communication skills, committed to enhancing the quality of life for participants.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Disability Support Worker
Eva Support
06.2021 - Current
- Responsible for the delivery of care, support and services to the participants in all areas of activities of daily living in accordance with the participants identified needs and preferences.
- Assist with personal care needs such as showering, toileting, shaving, oral hygiene, dressing and eating.
- Assist participants with their mobility and communication needs.
- Following therapy plans such as interventions to assist those with dementia and behavioural problems.
- Follow care plans, mealtime management plan and behaviour plans.
- Filling out incident reports.
- Writing progress notes and communicate with other staff members and management.
- Assistance with medication.
Assistant in Nursing
TRIPLE CN NURSING AGENCY
02.2021 - 10.2021
- Responsible for the delivery of care, support and services to residents in all areas of activities of daily living in accordance with the residents/clients identified needs and preferences.
- Assist with personal care needs such as showering, toileting, shaving, oral hygiene, dressing and eating.
- Assist residents with their mobility and communication needs.
- Following therapy plans such as interventions to assist those with dementia and behavioural problems.
- Following infection control procedures
Care Service Employee
THE WHIDDON GROUP
07.2020 - 11.2020
- Providing quality cleaning services as required and to create a comfortable home and working environment for residents and staff.
- Provide laundry services such as collecting, sorting, laundering items as per directions and labels, delivering items to residents/departments.
- Following infection control procedures by using the right equipment appropriately.
- Following chemical handling procedures, using what's documented in Safety Data Sheets and storing and labelling chemicals.
- Adhering to all safe work procedures in the operation and daily maintenance of all commercial and cleaning equipment safely and effectively.
Service Support Officer
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITIES & JUSTICE
01.1998 - 06.2020
- Working in units with people with disabilities and providing support services including cleaning, meal serving and laundry services.
- Performing daily maintenance and cleaning of commercial equipment for scrubbing, buffing, polishing and food preparation.
- Providing a safe, hygienic food service including receiving food deliveries, storing food correctly, reheating and serving food and blending food as per HACCP regulations.
- Preparing special diets as required.
- Cleaning up after meals.
- Rotating all food stocks.
- Providing an effective laundry service.
- Ordering linen and stores and other supplies as required.
- Adhering to all safe work procedures in the operation and daily maintenance of all commercial and cleaning equipment and use of appliances.
Room Attendant
THE EXECUTIVE INN WEST LEAGUES CLUB
New Lambton
01.1999 - 01.2001
Hospital Assistant Grade 2 - Cleaner
THE MAITLAND HOSPITAL
Maitland
01.1995 - 01.1998
Education
Cert IV - Disability
Cert III - Individual Support (Disability)
Skills
- Respecting client confidentiality
- Caring and Compassionate
- Reliable and punctual
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work unsupervised or as part of a team
- Flexibility
- Able to follow instructions promptly
- Experience supporting people with complex needs
- All aspects of personal care/social support
- Comply with Infection control policies and procedures
- A commitment to safety
- Abide by WHS rules and regulations
- Domestic assistance
References
- Janelle McManus, Team Leader, Eva Support, 0413241598
- Kerrie Bevan, Key Worker, Eva Support, 0417456211
Education Training And Qualifications
- Cert IV in Disability
- Cert III in Individual Support (Disability)
- HLTAID003- Provide First Aid
- Provide CPR
- Current NDIS Worker Check
- Current National Criminal History Check
- Current Working with Children Check
- Code of Ethical Conduct/Respectful Workplace
- NDIS Modules: Worker orientation- Quality Safety and You, Supporting effective communication, Supporting safe and enjoyable meals
- Severe Dysphagia Management
- Diabetes Management
- Bowel Care
- Asthma Management
- Elder Abuse Prevention
- Risk Management
- Manual Handling
- Emergency & Disaster Management
- WHS & Emergency Procedures
- Infection Control/ Covid 19 protocols
- Management of waste
- Palliative Care online Training
- Strategic Planning and Wellbeing Workshop
Lived Experiences - Adult And Youth Mental Health Carer
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- ADHD - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Depression
- Suicide Prevention
- Anxiety
- Gender Dysphoria
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
Eva Support
06.2021 - Current
Assistant in Nursing
TRIPLE CN NURSING AGENCY
02.2021 - 10.2021
Care Service Employee
THE WHIDDON GROUP
07.2020 - 11.2020
Room Attendant
THE EXECUTIVE INN WEST LEAGUES CLUB
01.1999 - 01.2001
Service Support Officer
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITIES & JUSTICE
01.1998 - 06.2020
Hospital Assistant Grade 2 - Cleaner
THE MAITLAND HOSPITAL
01.1995 - 01.1998