- Personal Development and Self-Improvement
- Seeking further education to improve the mental health and wellbeing of others
- reading books
- bush walking and nature
- improving myself to better advocate for clients in future
Ashleigh Klohk
Narellan
Summary
Compassionate Disability support worker with strong dedication to helping individuals in need of mental health support. Skilled in providing patient-centred care and evidence-based interventions. Possesses deep understanding of mental health and behavioural sciences with ability to utilize knowledge to assist individuals in managing mental health challenges.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Disability Support Worker
Concept Care
10.2024 - Current
- Maintained safety with tidy, clean, and hazard-free home environments.
- Prepared nutritious meals to meet individual dietary needs for clients.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Adhered to company requirements for patient interactions and care standards.
- Kept accurate records for client files and handled related paperwork.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
- Provided high level of physical support by lifting, adjusting, and moving clients.
- Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviors, and incidents.
- Checked medication schedules and patient needs to enforce medication administration standards team-wide.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Worked with children and parents to closely monitor and record social, behavioral and academic growth.
- Managed caseload to satisfy multiple patients with diverse needs.
- Assessed risk factors of patients and made referrals for further services.
- Conducted in-home visits to provide supportive services.
- Developed partnerships with community organizations to expand services and referrals.
- Maintained detailed records of patient progress, documentation of services and case notes.
- Coordinated individualized discharge plans to manage safe transition back into community and home environments.
- Updated treatment plans on monthly basis with latest intervention strategies and progress notes.
- Participated in interdisciplinary care conferences to discuss patient care plans and referrals.
- Facilitated family meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Assisted patients in accessing housing, financial assistance and other community resources.
- Facilitated support groups for patients and families dealing with chronic illnesses.
- Provided crisis intervention services to individuals facing medical, emotional and mental health challenges in hospital setting.
- Worked with medical teams, patients and families to implement effective treatment plans.
- Provided patient and family education on available resources and self-care strategies.
- Completed psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments.
- Developed individual treatment plans and provided counselling to patients.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to drive continuity of care.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning and follow-up care.
- Participated in clinical supervision to maintain professional development.
Student Learning Support Officer
Yanderlora School for Specific purpose’s
06.2019 - 01.2020
- Provide routine support for teachers
- Provide a child safe environment in accordance with the child safe standards
- Perform routine administrative activities
- Provide basic physical, medical and emotional care for students
- Assist with coordination and planning of student routines
- Provide routine customer service tasks such as providing straightforward advice about school
- Provide routine support tasks with respect to grounds and school maintenance
- Provide medical intervention support to student/s
- Provide coordinated support to teachers and educational programs
- Assist students to engage in water safety programs
- Assist with individual students learning programs and goals
- Assist with activities of daily living per individual student's requirements
Student Learning Support Officer / Medical Officer
Passfield Park School, School for Specific Purposes
01.2015 - 06.2019
- Provide routine support for teachers
- Provide a child safe environment in accordance with the child safe standards
- Perform routine administrative activities
- Provide basic physical, medical and emotional care for students
- Assist with coordination and planning of student routines
- Provide routine customer service tasks such as providing straightforward advice about school
- Provide routine support tasks with respect to grounds and school maintenance
- Provide medical intervention support to student/s
- Provide coordinated support to teachers and educational programs
- Assist students to engage in water safety programs
- Assist with individual students learning programs and goals
- Assist with activities of daily living per individual student's requirements
- Assist with medical requirements of students, including administering medications
- Administer enteral feeding
- Maintain adequate oxygenation monitoring by using SpO2 /SaO2 monitoring and administering oxygenation therapy relation to roles and responsibilities
- Manage safety of students
- Manage behavioral difficulties in learning environment
- Maintain privacy and dignity of students in education sector
Assistant in Nursing
Pacific Heights Nursing facility
06.2003 - 02.2004
- Showering
- Bathing
- Sponging repositioning
- Pressure area and skin care hair washing
- Shaving mouth and denture care eye and ear care assistance with toileting provision
- Removal and cleaning of bedpans and urinals general ward ambulation
- Support mobilization as per plan of care reinforce instructions on use of aids for mobility or care as detailed in plan of care
- Assist with positioning, posture maintenance and comfort observe and report patient completion of and performance of tasks in line with care plan
- Set up and assistance with patient meals and fluids for assessed low risk patients
- Application of anti-thromboembolic stockings
- Collection of clinical data
- Patient weighing and specific measurements
- Specific patient observations nursing admission
- Observe patients physical and psychological status and responses during the course of interactions within scope of knowledge
- Report changes to the Registered Nurse
- Report all patient observations
- Document all patient responses to direct care/assistance given progress notes and clinical records in accordance with the plan of care
- Maintain the appearance and function of equipment such as lifting and mobilizing aids
- Change and make up occupied and unoccupied beds
- Promote and maintain a clean, comfortable and safe environment for patients, staff and visitors
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients' physical and mental status throughout shifts
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs
- Streamlined communication between nursing staff, patients, and families to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans
- Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care
- Participated in fun group activities with patients and allied health to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment
- Contributed positively towards patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing exceptional care and addressing their concerns
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Adhered strictly to infection control policies while performing tasks such as personal hygiene
- Educated family members on caregiving techniques to better support their loved ones at home after discharge from the facility
- Educated patients and family members on best home care practices for healing and recovery
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information
- Helped patient’s complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets
- Uphold infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas
- Supported needs of medium to high needs residents under long-term care
- Delivered high-quality care to elderly patients in assisted living facility
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Sydney University
Campbelltown, NSW11-2024
University Foundation Studies Accelerated - undefined
Western Sydney University College
Quakers Hill, NSW04.2019
Certificate III Education Support - Education Support
Open Training & Education Network
06.2017
Certificate III in Aged Care Work - Aged Care Work
Sydney Institute of Technical and Further Education (TAFE)
Kogarah, NSW08.2004
Skills
- Current national police
- Current WWC valid
- Work Coordination
- Report Writing
- Strategic Planning
- Innovation and Creativity
- Patient Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct Patient Care
- Bathing Assistance
- Compassionate
- Alzheimer's and Dementia Care
- Bedside manner
- Vital signs monitoring
- Safety Precautions
- Recording vital signs
- Compassionate caregiver
- Patient-focused care
- Mobility Assistance
- Companionship and emotional support
- Documenting behaviors
- Feeding Assistance
- Positioning Patients
- End of life care
- Transfer Techniques
- Patient Lifting
- Adaptable
- Healthcare ethics
- Patient relationship building
- Supporting personal needs
- Maintaining privacy
- Trustworthy companion
- Valid NSW driver's license
- Patient Relations
- Care plan implementation
- Observing responses
- Time management
- Medication schedules
- Client needs assessment
- Compassionate care
- Client education
- Medication organization
- Recordkeeping proficiency
- Goal setting and planning
- Crisis management
- Report writing
- Dressing assistance
- Grooming support
- Personal care
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Lifestyle support
- Creative thinking
- Personal care assistance
- Safety management
- Health meals and snacks
- Client confidentiality
- Family communication
- Daily living requirements
- Social skills development
- Problem-solving
- Appointment management
- Toileting assistance
- Conflict resolution
- Housekeeping skills
- Individual support plans
- Cultural awareness
- Feeding assistance
- Incident reports
- Computer skills
- Documentation and reporting
- Home healthcare services
- Client advocacy
- Long-term care
- Care coordination
- Behavior support plans
- Emotional support & companionship
- Client transportation
- Elderly care
- Nursing home care assistance
- Therapeutic interventions
- Recreational activities
- Independent living support
- Healthcare documentation
- Life skills training
- Team leadership
- Physical assistance
- Vocational support
- Relationship building
- Emotional support
- Medication administration
- Progress documentation
- Palliative care
- Positive reinforcement
- Daily living assistance
- Documentation skills
- Disability services
- Mobility support
- Active listening
- Meal planning
- Risk assessments
- Case management
- Household chores
- Boundary setting
- Disability awareness
- Personal growth support
- Health and safety
- Hospice care
- First aid and CPR
- Verbal and written communication
- Hygiene assistance
- Educational support
- Care documentation
Certification
- First Aid Certification, Cpd Health Corp, 06/17/20
- Clinical Case Study Assessment 1, Med+Safe, 07/22/20
- Math for Clinicians' Assessment 1, Med+Safe, 05/02/20
- Medication Rights Assessment 1, Med+Safe, 03/26/20
- Medications Calculations and Injections, Med+Safe, 03/18/20
- Medication Rights Infusions ml/h, Med+Safe, 03/15/20
- Medication Rights Oral Liquids, Med+Safe, 03/15/20
- Medication Rights Tablets and Capsules, Med+Safe, 03/15/20
- Medication Calculations Tablets and Capsules, Med+Safe, 03/15/20
- Medication Calculations Orals and Liquids, Med+Safe, 03/15/20
- Anaphylaxis E-Learning, Department of Education, 11/21/18
- Work Health and Safety Induction Training, Department of Education, 11/21/18
- Corruption Prevention for Public Schools, Department of Education, 11/21/18
- Mandatory Child Protection Training, Department of Education, 11/21/18
- Administer Medication Rights and Responsibilities, Department of Education, 11/21/18
Future Plans
I wish to continue my training academically, working towards a master's degree in nursing, specializing in mental health and surgical., I am currently making inquiries into the University of Melbourne as they offer an online course titled Graduate Certificate in Nursing Practice and shall be undertaking all opportunities for future development offered with my employer., New Scientist, National Geographic, Australian Nursing and Midwifery Journal
Additional Information
I am a single mother of 5 children, whom have various disabilities, ranging from severe prematurity, autism, ADHD, ODD, mental health related issues, global delay and seizure disorders., I have extensive life experience that I feel would be an asset to my abilities as an employee, I have excellent time management skills and have learnt to multitask and manage crisis situations, ensuring safety, and navigating medical emergencies., I have been responsible for the administration of schedule 8 medications related to behavioral disorders, within my own family, and corresponded with Paediatricians and specialist allied health to ensuring optimal outcomes are achieved when working upon health care plans for my own children., I wish to combine personal and professional experience to assist throughout my future career.
CPD
Health Corp: 17/06/202
First Aid Certification cardiopulmonary resuscitation & provide basic emergency life support
Med Safe: 22/07/2020
Interests
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
Concept Care
10.2024 - Current
Student Learning Support Officer
Yanderlora School for Specific purpose’s
06.2019 - 01.2020
Student Learning Support Officer / Medical Officer
Passfield Park School, School for Specific Purposes
01.2015 - 06.2019
Assistant in Nursing
Pacific Heights Nursing facility
06.2003 - 02.2004
University Foundation Studies Accelerated - undefined
Western Sydney University College
Certificate III Education Support - Education Support
Open Training & Education Network
Certificate III in Aged Care Work - Aged Care Work
Sydney Institute of Technical and Further Education (TAFE)
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Sydney University
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