Brooke Kent

Independant Disability Support Worker

Employed by Clients Family

12.2022 - 08.2024

Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, bathing, and toileting patients.
Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
Developed strong interpersonal relationships with clients, earning their trust and respect through consistent empathy and understanding.
Supported clients in maintaining a clean living space by assisting with household tasks such as laundry, meal preparation, and general tidying.
Updated treatment plans on monthly basis with latest intervention strategies and progress notes.
Developed partnerships with community organizations to expand services and referrals.
Provided patient and family education on available resources and self-care strategies.
Participated in clinical supervision to maintain professional development.
Facilitated family meetings to discuss patient care plans.
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.
Collaborated with healthcare providers to drive continuity of care.
Assisted patients in accessing housing, financial assistance and other community resources.
Assessed risk factors of patients and made referrals for further services.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans, ensuring optimal client wellbeing.
Worked with children and parents to closely monitor and record social, behavioural and academic growth.
Checked medication schedules and patient needs to enforce medication administration standards.
Administered medication
Advocated fiercely on behalf of clients when necessary to ensure their rights were respected in various settings such as education or healthcare environments.
Implemented behaviour management techniques when required for the safety of both clients and staff members involved.
Communicated regularly with family members about client progress, addressing any concerns or questions promptly.
Provided emotional support to clients during challenging times, fostering resilience and coping skills.
Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
Prepared nutritious meals to meet individual dietary needs for clients.
Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviours, and incidents.
Enhanced quality of life for clients with physical and intellectual disabilities through compassionate care and assistance.
Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the disability support field.
Conducted regular assessments of client needs to identify potential areas of growth or improvement within their care plan structure.