Ashlee Higman
Leopold
Summary
Compassionate and reliable Disability Support and Aged Care Worker with experience providing high-quality personal care and emotional support. Skilled in assisting with daily living activities, promoting independence and building strong relationships with clients. Committed to delivering person-centred care while maintaining dignity, safety and wellbeing. Strong communication skills and a genuine passion for improving quality of life for others and achieving their goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Disability Support Worker
Inlife Independant Living
Geelong
06.2020 - Current
- DDelivered person-centred care to client with varying physical, intellectual, and/or phsycological disabilities
- Encouraged independence by assisting clients with daily living tasks and routine development
- Assisted with personal care including showering, dressing, grooming, toileting and oral hygiene while maintaining dignity and respect
- Supported clients with mobility and safe transfers using manual handing equipment (hoists, wheelchairs ect)
- Provided emotional support and companionship, building strong, trusting relationships
- Encouraged independence by assisting clients with daily living tasks and routine development
- Followed individualised care plans and behaviour support plans to meet each clients needs
- Maintained a safe and clean environment in line with infection control and WHS guidelines
- Worked collaboratively with families, healthcare professionals and support teams
- Completed accurate documentation including progress notes, incident reports and daily records
- Monitored and reported changes in client health, behaviour and well being
- Assisted clients to access the community, including transport to appointments and social activities
Personal Care Worker
TLC Aged Care
Wallington
10.2015 - Current
- Knowledge of, implement and follow all health and safety policies, procedures and training, including infection control
- Experienced in working to strict guidelines and company policies, always adhering to confidentiality
- Assisting clients with all aspects of hygiene, and activities of dailty living including showering/dressing, meal assistance, medication administration, hoisting, toileting and mobility to maintain self esteem and general wellness
- Ability to converse exceptionally well with all age groups and take into account each individuals cultural backgrounds and beliefs
- Exceptional problem solving skills with the ability to think in the minute whilst working under pressure and implement immediate actions resolve the issue
- Ability to report any incidents immediately through in house systems provided
- Maintaining clients confidentiality and treat clients with respect and dignity at all times
Catering Assistant
Sodexo
Wallington
01.2012 - 10.2015
- Preperataion of food service for a home of 60 people
- Ability to work well in a team or independently when required
- Ability to converse well with different age groups/cultures
- Maintained cleanliness of kitchen, utensils and food preparation areas
- Managed stock rotation and restocking supplies
- Assisted with food preperation including sandwiches, salads, hot meals
- Adhered to OHS policies and procedures
- Supported chef and kitchen staff during busy service times
- Followed food safety and hygiene regulations at all times
Education
Certificate III - Aged Care
Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre
Ocean Grove, VIC08-2015
Certificate III Home And Community Care -
Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre
Ocean Grove08-2015
Certificate IV - Aged Care
Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre
Ocean Grove, VIC05-2015
Skills
- Person-centred care
- Mobility support
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Care plan implementation
- Manual handling equipment
- Health and safety compliance
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Empathy, patience and compassion
- Medication administration
- Meal preparation and assistance
- Community access
Certification
- FIRST AID CERTIFICATE
- CPR
- NDIS SCREENING CHECK
- NATIONAL POLICE CHECK
- WORKING WITH CHILDRENS CHECK
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
Inlife Independant Living
06.2020 - Current
Personal Care Worker
TLC Aged Care
10.2015 - Current
Catering Assistant
Sodexo
01.2012 - 10.2015
Certificate III - Aged Care
Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre
Certificate III Home And Community Care -
Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre
Certificate IV - Aged Care
Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre