Barbra Cheruto Cheruiyot
4/67 The Crescent Midland
Summary
Compassionate Disability Support Worker known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in developing personalized support plans, implementing effective communication strategies, and managing time effectively to meet individual needs. Excel in empathy, active listening, and problem-solving to enhance the quality of life for those supported.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Disability Support Worker
District 460
Perth
07.2024 - Current
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as eating, dressing, and grooming.
- Planned and coordinated discharge from care facility to patient's home.
- Encouraged independence by teaching skills needed for everyday life.
- Created detailed and individualized plans to best support patients.
- Documented services and collected required data for evaluation.
- Monitored and evaluated client progress compared to measurable treatment and care plan goals.
- Conducted assessments of client abilities and needs to create individualized care plans.
- Assisted in developing self-care skills such as personal hygiene practices.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating.
- Administered medication to patients according to strict schedules.
- Monitored client progress and reported any changes in behavior or health conditions to supervisor.
- Provided emotional support to individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
- Provided assistance in the home environment including meal preparation and light housekeeping.
- Transported patients safely to social activities and doctors appointments.
- Recorded patient temperature, pulse and blood pressure to monitor health and well-being.
Aged Care Worker/Personal Carer
Adventist Care
Perth
01.2023 - 08.2024
- Assisted in developing individualised care plans for elderly clients.
- Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
- Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse, and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
- Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Provided recreational activities such as games, reading materials, music and outdoor walks.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Encouraged independence by assisting with mobility issues and providing instruction on safety precautions.
- Participated in team building activities designed to improve communication skills amongst colleagues.
- Provided clients with emotional support and companionship.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving elderly clients.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Assisted with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, dressing and toileting.
Disability Support Worker
carers plus
Perth
01.2023 - 07.2024
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as eating, dressing, and grooming.
- Planned and coordinated discharge from care facility to patient's home.
- Encouraged independence by teaching skills needed for everyday life.
- Lifted, moved and adjusted clients to ambulate individuals for diverse needs.
- Documented services and collected required data for evaluation.
- Monitored and evaluated client progress compared to measurable treatment and care plan goals.
- Assisted in developing self-care skills such as personal hygiene practices.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating.
- Administered medication to patients according to strict schedules.
- Monitored client progress and reported any changes in behavior or health conditions to supervisor.
- Provided emotional support to individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
- Provided assistance in the home environment including meal preparation and light housekeeping.
- Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Assisted individuals in performing wide range of housekeeping functions to develop levels of ability.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Health Sciences
Edith Cowan College
PerthSome College (No Degree) - Nursing
Institute of Health And Nursing Australia
Perth CampusSkills
- Individualized care planning
- Medication administration
- Client assessment
- Data documentation
- Progress monitoring
- Manual handling
- Activities of daily living
- Safety procedures
- CPR, Emergency life support and first aid
- National Police Clearance
- Covid 19 national certificate
- Epilepsy awareness
- NDIS workers orientation
- Working with Children
- Hand hygiene certificate
- Food safety certificate
- Certificate of diploma in health Science (nursing)
- PPE certificate
- Meal time management certificate
- Documenting certificate
- Infection Control Certificate
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
District 460
07.2024 - Current
Aged Care Worker/Personal Carer
Adventist Care
01.2023 - 08.2024
Disability Support Worker
carers plus
01.2023 - 07.2024
Some College (No Degree) - Health Sciences
Edith Cowan College
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Institute of Health And Nursing Australia