Angela Thompson
Dapto,NSW
Summary
Disability support worker with extensive experience in providing personal care and emotional support, ensuring client safety and independence. Proven track record in maintaining accurate records and adhering to safety protocols, enhancing client quality of life.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Disability Support Worker
Client Care First
Illawarra
08.2024 - 03.2026
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to enhance client well-being.
- Adhered to healthcare professionals' health care plans
- Provided emotional support to individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
- Encouraged independence by teaching skills needed for everyday life.
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
- Managed challenging behaviors through positive reinforcement techniques.
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths and wheelchairs by following safe lifting techniques.
- Maintained records of services provided, client progress, and goals achieved.
- Monitored client progress and reported any changes in behavior or health conditions to supervisor.
- Lifted, moved, and adjusted clients to ambulate individuals for diverse needs.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients.
Homecare, Domestic Assistant
Ryan's Services
Illawarra Region
2019 - 08.2024
- Provided domestic support to improve client's daily living environment.
- Cleaned and sanitized high-touch surfaces to maintain a hygienic home for clients.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed while performing tasks around the house.
- Oversaw company vehicle, equipment, keys, and alarm codes to ensure security and efficiency.
- Documented damages or repairs within the home upon discovery.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Other
National Disability Services
IllawarraSkills
- Care plan implementation
- Individual support plans
- Personal care assistance
- Daily living assistance
- Dressing assistance
- Hygiene assistance
- Positive reinforcement
- Housekeeping and meal preparation
- Behaviour management
- First aid and CPR
- Safety protocol adherence
- Record keeping
- Time management
- Positive reinforcement
- Emotional support provision
- Daily living assistance
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
Client Care First
08.2024 - 03.2026
Homecare, Domestic Assistant
Ryan's Services
2019 - 08.2024
Some College (No Degree) - Other
National Disability Services