Andrew McWatters
Brisbane,QLD
Summary
Compassionate Disability Support Worker with 2 years of experience in delivering personalised care to individuals with disabilities. Proven ability to enhance client independence while maintaining safety and comfort. Strong interpersonal skills and adaptability to diverse situations contribute to effective support and care delivery.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Disability Support Worker
Right at Home Brisbane West
Windsor, Qld
06.2023 - Current
- Provided emotional support and encouragement to assist clients with coping with physical or mental disabilities.
- Provided education to fellow workers about proper hygiene techniques to ensure optimal health outcomes.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client care services provided daily.
- Assisted clients with various activities of daily living, such as bathing, grooming, and showering.
- Helped patients during ROM exercises to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
- Facilitated communication between nonverbal individuals using personalised picture books.
- Report any incidents or accidents involving patients immediately to management.
- Encouraged independence by teaching skills needed for everyday life.
- Administered medication according to doctor's orders and monitored side effects.
- Provided assistance in the home environment including meal preparation and light housekeeping.
Warehouse Storeperson
IGA Distribution
Crestmead, Qld
06.2003 - 06.2023
- Health and Safety Representative (HSR)
- Leading hand for General Merchandise
- Prepared orders by picking, packing and labelling merchandise for shipment.
- Responded quickly to urgent requests from customers for rush deliveries.
- Adhered to safety regulations when handling hazardous materials.
- Operated forklifts and other material handling equipment in a safe manner.
- Collaborated with management staff on improving operational processes.
- Assisted in cycle counting activities to ensure accurate inventory records.
- Identified, labelled and tracked inventory with computerised systems.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing -
Griffith University
QLDSkills
- Lead trainer for Night Duty
- Catheter care (SPC)
- Bowel management and therapy
- Wound dressing and ulcer management
- Compassionate support
- Oral and tracheostomy suctioning
- Nebuliser setup and administration
- Chest physiotherapy techniques
- Ventilation monitoring and airway support
- Patient transfers and hoisting
- Personal hygiene and ADLs
- Infection control and safety protocols
- Charting, documentation and archiving
- Team collaboration and communication
Affiliations
I'm married man and live with my wife and child. I love to nurture and support my son's development. I enjoy going to sporting events, reading, learning about different cultures, and I love a good coffee. My family is saving up for a trip to Canada, hopefully in 2-3 years.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
Right at Home Brisbane West
06.2023 - Current
Warehouse Storeperson
IGA Distribution
06.2003 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Nursing -
Griffith University
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