Andrew Bor

Disability Support Worker – High-Intensity Support.

I support clients who are differently abled, and I ensure that I advocate for them, making sure their voices are heard and matter in society.

Duties.

Personal hygiene and grooming:

• Assisting with bathing, showering, and toileting.
• Helping with dressing, grooming, and personal appearance.
• Maintaining skin integrity through proper skincare and monitoring for pressure sores.

Mobility Assistance:

• Helping clients move safely around the facility.
• Assisting with transfers from bed to wheelchair, chair, or toilet.
• Supporting physical exercises and range-of-motion activities, as recommended by a physical therapist.

Feeding and nutrition:

• Preparing meals and assisting with feeding.
• Ensuring adherence to dietary restrictions and specialized diets.
• Monitoring food and fluid intake to maintain proper nutrition and hydration.

Monitoring and Reporting:

• Observing and documenting changes in the client’s physical or mental health.
• Reporting any significant changes or concerns to medical professionals and family members.
• Keeping detailed records of daily activities, care provided, and the client's condition.

Emotional and social support:

• Providing companionship and emotional support.
• Assisting with social activities, and encouraging engagement in community events.
• Helping with communication for clients with speech or cognitive impairments.

Support with medical equipment:

• Using and maintaining assistive devices, like wheelchairs, walkers, and lifts.
• Assisting with the use of medical equipment, such as oxygen machines, ventilators, or feeding tubes.
• Ensuring equipment is clean, functional, and used safely.

• Grooming and personal hygiene
• Meal assistance
• Manual handling
• Meal preparation
• Community Access
• Administering medication

• Grooming and personal hygiene
• Meal assistance
• Manual handling
• Interpersonal Skills
• Medication Management
• Community access

• I worked in many facilities as a support worker and as a PCW, i.e., Regis, Saint Vincent, Estia, Arcare, Fronditha, Australian Unity, and Bupa, just to mention a few.
• Grooming and personal hygiene.
• Meal assistance.
• Assisting clients with their daily activities.
• Manual handling to support the mobility of clients.
• Assist in feeding.
• Advocating on behalf of the clients whenever necessary.
• Correct administration of medication.

• Social support to the clients
• Helping clients with their domestic chores i.e., cleaning, cooking etc
• Providing personal care to the clients
• Updating and maintaining client's personal records
• Assisting clients with meals
• Participating in and providing clients with entertainment

• Assist clients with medication
• Personal care and hygiene
• Assist with the delivery of activities to enhance the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development of the clients
• Provide companionship and support during daily activities
• Meal preparation and feeding