Amy Porter
Araluen
Summary
Dedicated Disability Support Worker with extensive experience at Self Employed / Private Supports, specializing in personalized care and individualized support plans. Proficient in medication administration and hoist operation, I excel in fostering client independence while effectively communicating with families and healthcare professionals. Committed to enhancing quality of life through compassionate support. I am currently enrolled to start my Cert 3 in Individual Support and would love to move into aged care.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
2010
2010
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Disability Support Worker
Self Employed / Private Supports
Gympie
02.2023 - Current
- Support independent living
- Personal care
- Use of Hoist
- Use of commode
- BM insertion help
- Provided personalized care and support to clients with disabilities.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal hygiene tasks.
- Developed and implemented individualized support plans for each client.
- Communicated effectively with clients, families, and other healthcare professionals.
- Monitored client progress and reported changes in health or behavior.
- Coordinated transportation and attended appointments with clients as needed.
- Trained new staff on best practices for disability support services.
- Maintained accurate records of client care and support activities.
- Assisted in developing self-care skills such as personal hygiene practices.
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
- Managed challenging behaviors through positive reinforcement techniques.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as eating, dressing, and grooming.
- Provided emotional support to individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
- Transported clients to appointments, social events, and other activities as needed.
- Made beds, swept floors, and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Encouraged independence by teaching skills needed for everyday life.
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths and wheelchairs by following safe lifting techniques.
- Monitored client progress and reported any changes in behavior or health conditions to supervisor.
- Maintained records of services provided, client progress, and goals achieved.
- Administered medication according to doctor's orders and monitored side effects.
- Assisted individuals in performing wide range of housekeeping functions to develop levels of ability.
- Lifted, moved, and adjusted clients to ambulate individuals for diverse needs.
- 24hr care
- Community access
- Cleaning
- Appointments
- Cooking
- Shopping
Education
Diploma - Fitness & Nutrition
Sage Institute of Fitness
Melbourne, Vic 01.2016 - 01.2017
Gympie State High School
Gympie, QldSkills
- Personal care
- Individualized support plans
- Medication administration
- Hoist operation
Certification
- First aid & cpr
- NDIS workers screening
- Blue card
- Yellow card
- Working towards my Cert 3 in Individual Support
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
Self Employed / Private Supports
02.2023 - Current
Diploma - Fitness & Nutrition
Sage Institute of Fitness
01.2016 - 01.2017
Gympie State High School