Anne Karunagoda
187 West Mooreville Burnie,TAS
Summary
Compassionate Disability Support Worker with over 5 years of experience. Well-versed in helping individuals living with disabilities. Knowledgeable about providing daily living support, preparing meals and assisting with personal mobility. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Disability Support Worker
Thrive Disability Services
Burnie, TAS
02.2024 - Current
- Managed challenging behaviors through positive reinforcement techniques.
- Facilitated communication between nonverbal individuals using sign language or other methods.
- Helped disabled persons access community resources such as housing options or job training programs.
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
- Assisted individuals in performing wide range of housekeeping functions to develop levels of ability.
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths and wheelchairs by following safe lifting techniques.
- Transported clients to and from medical and mental health appointments with assigned vehicle.
Home Health Care Worker
Kincare
Hobart, TAS
09.2023 - 02.2024
- Provided companionship and emotional support to elderly clients.
- Developed individualized care plans for each client based on their physical and mental needs.
- Administered medications and monitored health status of clients.
- Assisted with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
- Contributed to the development of patient-centered goals for short-term and long-term care plans.
- Participated in team meetings with other health professionals to discuss patient progress and coordinate care plans.
Personal Care Assistant
Corumbene Care
New Norfolk, TAS
09.2022 - 09.2023
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
- Performed housekeeping duties including laundry, vacuuming, dusting, mopping floors and changing bed linens.
- Provided companionship to elderly and disabled clients in their homes or other residential facilities.
- Accompanied clients to medical appointments and provided transportation services when necessary.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate and respiration rate for the patient's health status.
- Assisted physical therapists with exercises designed to increase strength, coordination, balance and flexibility.
- Ensured safety of patients by monitoring environment and responding promptly to any emergency situations that may arise.
Support Worker
Respect Group Limited
Hobart, TAS
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Provided emotional and practical support to vulnerable adults.
- Organised leisure activities for clients in the community.
- Accompanied clients to medical appointments and assisted them with their daily needs.
- Assisted clients with personal care, such as showering and dressing.
- Monitored client wellbeing and reported any changes or concerns to relevant staff members.
- Supported clients to access education, training or employment opportunities.
- Developed positive relationships with service users and maintained professional boundaries at all times.
- Attended regular reviews of service user's care plans to ensure the best outcomes for each individual.
Personal Care Assistant
Calvary Home care & Aged care
Melbourne, VIC
08.2018 - 06.2021
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
- Provided companionship to elderly and disabled clients in their homes or other residential facilities.
- Accompanied clients to medical appointments and provided transportation services when necessary.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted in feeding when needed.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate and respiration rate for the patient's health status.
- Administered medication under supervision of a registered nurse or physician.
Education
Diploma of Community Services
Australia Institute of Business & Technology
10-2022
Certificate 3 in Individual Support
National Career Institute
Sydney, NSW07-2022
Bachelor of Business
Southern Cross University
Melbourne, VIC12-2020
Diploma of Business
Diploma of Business
Swinburne University Of Education05-2018
Skills
Communication skills
Problem solving
Attention to detail
Leadership skills
Adaptability
Emotional support
Team work
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
Thrive Disability Services
02.2024 - Current
Home Health Care Worker
Kincare
09.2023 - 02.2024
Personal Care Assistant
Corumbene Care
09.2022 - 09.2023
Support Worker
Respect Group Limited
08.2021 - 08.2022
Personal Care Assistant
Calvary Home care & Aged care
08.2018 - 06.2021
Diploma of Community Services
Australia Institute of Business & Technology
Certificate 3 in Individual Support
National Career Institute
Bachelor of Business
Southern Cross University
Diploma of Business
Diploma of Business
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