Amber Morris
Disability Support Worker
Forster,NSW
Summary
Hardworking Disability Support Worker dedicated to comprehensive and compassionate care. Manages appointments and medication, assists with bathing and grooming and maintains tidy environments.
efficient in behavioural management, community access, completed activities of daily living, active support and systems and upholding procedures. Lifestyle planning and person-centredness.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Disability Support Worker
Valley Industries
Forster, NSW
12.2021 - Current
- Maintained safety with tidy, clean and hazard-free home environments.
- Drove participants safely to social activities and appointments.
- Prepared nutritious meals to meet individual dietary needs for clients.
- Communicated needs to doctors and parents to increase health and happiness.
- Checked medication schedules and participants needs to enforce medication administration standards team-wide.
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from daily activities.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Kept accurate records for participants files and handled related paperwork.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients.
Community and In Home Support Worker
BeCoz We Care
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Actively listened to participants handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
Disability Support Worker
Mable
Sutherland, NSW
01.2020 - 06.2022
- Maintained safety with tidy, clean and hazard-free home environments.
- Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
- Prepared nutritious meals to meet individual dietary needs for clients.
- Communicated participants needs to doctors and parents to increase health and happiness.
- Transported participants via wheelchair.
- Checked medication schedules and participants needs to enforce medication administration standards team-wide.
- Coordinated program referrals for community-based resources.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients.
Disability Support Worker
The Disability Trust
07.2021 - 01.2022
- Maintained safety with tidy, clean and hazard-free home environments.
- Drove participants safely to social activities and appointments.
- Prepared nutritious meals to meet individual dietary needs for participants
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Transported participants via wheelchair to and from activities.
- Checked medication schedules and participants needs to enforce medication administration standards team-wide.
- Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, behaviors and incidents.
- Provided high level of physical support by lifting, adjusting and moving clients.
Community and In Home Support Worker
MEDITECH STAFFING
Sydney, NSW
07.2019 - 01.2022
- Actively listened to participants requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked with participants to understand needs and provide excellent service.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
Assistant in Nursing
Estia Health Forster
Forster, NSW
08.2018 - 12.2018
- Contributed to overall quality and care of patients by answering calls for help, taking vital signs and monitoring behavior and physical condition for progress or deterioration.
- Cleaned and sterilized medical instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies.
- Worked alongside certified nursing assistants to check vitals and tend to patient needs.
- Organized and managed patient charts and files.
- Provided customized care according to individual health plan.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output to report changes to medical and nursing staff.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Education
Certificate 3 - Individual Support
TAFE NSW TUNCURRY
04.2001 -
Certificate 4 - Disability Studies
TAFE NSW TAREE
01.2023 - Current
Certificate 2 - Business
TAFE NSW TUNCURRY
04.2001 -
No Degree - Mental Health First Aid
VALLEY INDUSTRIES
04.2001 -
Skills
Documentation skills
Medication organization
Daily living assistance
Appointment management
Household chores
Grooming support
Quality of life guidelines
Admitting processes
Goal Setting
Assessing needs
Visiting patient homes
Decision-Making
Critical Thinking
Organization and Time Management
Dependable and Responsible
Attention to Detail
Timeline
Community and In Home Support Worker
BeCoz We Care
01.2023 - 05.2023
Certificate 4 - Disability Studies
TAFE NSW TAREE
01.2023 - Current
Disability Support Worker
Valley Industries
12.2021 - Current
Disability Support Worker
The Disability Trust
07.2021 - 01.2022
Disability Support Worker
Mable
01.2020 - 06.2022
Community and In Home Support Worker
MEDITECH STAFFING
07.2019 - 01.2022
Assistant in Nursing
Estia Health Forster
08.2018 - 12.2018
Certificate 3 - Individual Support
TAFE NSW TUNCURRY
04.2001 -
Certificate 2 - Business
TAFE NSW TUNCURRY
04.2001 -
No Degree - Mental Health First Aid
VALLEY INDUSTRIES
04.2001 -