Highly-motivated compassionate support worker with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and knowledgeable about diverse job proficiencies. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills, while offering the highest level of comfort and care to individuals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Support Worker
DARWIN ACEHEALTH COMMUNITY SERVICES
Darwin, NT
03.2023 - Current
Engage clients in daily tasks to increase their skills, wellbeing and independence as outlined in the client’s individual support plans.
Assess and manage the dynamic risk of clients presenting with behaviors of concern in the context of a secure environment.
Educating and training people in becoming self-reliant and reducing dependency.
Deliver quality, consistent 24/7 care and support services to clients to implement and follow the client's individualized care plan, including upkeep of personal hygiene, meal preparation, domestic duties, and activities, both recreational and educational.
Follow all reasonable directions from supervising staff members and comply with service and client record-keeping requirements in a timely manner.
Undertake statutory responsibilities and exercise delegations in accordance with relevant legislation and organizational policies and procedures.
Accompany clients to the community to attend specialist appointments, appear in court, and community visits as required.
Engage in appropriate de-escalation responses when an incident that threatens the safety of clients, staff, and visitors or damages arises.
Follow defined service quality standards, workplace health and safety policies, and procedures relating to the work being undertaken to ensure high quality, safe services and workplaces.
Care Support Worker
SAREPTA MEDICAL
OTA, OGUN
02.2020 - 02.2023
Caring for clients who have a range of physical and intellectual disabilities.
Assist and encourage any physical and mental exercises, and engage clients in community access activities.
Observe and report changes in client's health and well-being.
Assess and promote social, emotional, and physical well-being.
Support clients to pursue their individual interests and in exercising personal choice and decision-making.
Maintained accurate records of client's medical histories, treatments and progress reports.
Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.