Katelyn McMahon
Morayfield,QLD
Summary
Compassionate Disability Support Worker with extensive experience. Well-versed in helping individuals living with disabilities. Knowledgeable about providing daily living support, preparing meals and assisting with personal mobility.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
House Leader
Platinum Care
Morayfield, QLD
05.2023 - Current
- Conducted weekly one-on-one check-ins with each resident to assess their needs or concerns.
- Implemented behavior management strategies when needed in order to maintain a respectful living space.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as eating, dressing, and grooming.
- Organized recreational and educational activities for clients according to individual needs.
- Transported clients to appointments, social events, and other activities as needed.
- Maintained records of services provided, client progress, and goals achieved.
- Communicated regularly with families of disabled individuals regarding care plans and updates.
- Conducted assessments of client abilities and needs to create individualized care plans.
- Provided assistance in the home environment including meal preparation and light housekeeping.
- Participated in team meetings with supervisors, doctors, nurses, therapists.
Disability Support Worker
CFN
Caboolture, QLD
06.2021 - 05.2024
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
- 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.
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths and wheelchairs by following safe lifting techniques.
- Facilitated communication between caregivers and clients regarding current issues or concerns related to client's health status or well-being.
- Maintained organized filing system for client records, providing complete documentation of all interactions.
- Collaborated with community workers to implement exciting social activity programs within facility.
- Improved resident and staff engagement through group activities.
- Administered medication to patients according to strict schedules.
- Assisted in peg feeding as well as the administering of medication via peg.
- Collaborated with other professionals to assess client needs.
- Monitored and evaluated client progress compared to measurable treatment and care plan goals.
- Modified treatment plans to accommodate changes in clients' health or progress.
Personal Carer
Sundale Aloaka Lodge
01.2002 - 01.2018
- Transporting residents to their appointments in a company car
- Monitor and reporting to Registered team of resident’s condition and documenting on the provided system (ICARE)
- Following care plans that have been implemented by a registered team and reporting of any concerns
- Enhance the dignity and integrity of the residents
- Assisting with everyday living E.g., personal hygiene, during meal times, toileting and providing physical and mental support
- Working in a secure unit which I have gained a great deal of experience on how to approach someone with high levels of dementia and complex behaviours
- Working with residents who do not mobilise
- Experience with equipment used such as stand-up hoists, full hoists and use of various slings
- Delivering the right texture of meals and thicken fluids to residents that has been implemented by a dietitian
- Covered Shifts in Lifestyle Assistance When Required
- Assist with planning, implementing and evaluating a program of Lifestyle activities which is designed to meet the individual needs of the residents
- Encourage and support all residents to participate in a wide range of interests and activities
- Ensure all activities and outings undertaken meet the guidelines of the Policies and Procedures of Aloaka Lodge
- Transported residents in a bus with a capacity of 10 seats to and from outings
- Using basic computer skills to create activity calendar’s and posters
- Completing Lifestyle forms for new residents
- 002 Commenced on July 2017
- Metro North Hospital and Health Service
- Distribute and help prepare meals for hospital patients in accordance with the Food Safety Program and dietary requirements
- Sanatizing of dishes and preparation of trolleys for the following meals
- Communicate with Mental Health staff, dietician, team members and clients with regards to dietary requirements
- Responsible for Food Safety and Safe food handling Practises according to the Food Safety Program
- Eg temperature control, equipment sanitizing…
- Supportive to co-workers with there roles responsibilities and duties.
Operational Services Officer
12.2015
- Capricorn Coast Hospital and Health Service
- Distribute and help prepare meals for hospital patients in accordance with the Food Safety Program and dietary requirements
- Sanatizing of dishes and preparation of trolleys for the following meals
- Cleaning of wards and rooms at hospital to Queensland Health standards whilst working individually but still being part of a team within the complex
- Communicate with nursing staff, dietician, team members and clients with regards to dietary requirements
- Responsible for Food Safety and Safe food handling Practises according to the Food Safety Program
- Eg temperature control, equipment sanitizing…
- Supportive to co-workers with there roles responsibilities and duties
- ACHIEVEMENTS
- Successfully catered for clients within the health facility and complemented on
- My efforts to fill this position on short notice
- Gained knowledge of the cook’s role and responsibilities and the importance that dietary requirements are met and adhered to strictly as requested
- Grateful to be able to be given the opportunity and know that I have achieved experience in every role description within the Operational Stream at this facility
- Certified as a Food Safety Supervisor on completion of an on line course through Sunshine Coast TAFE resulting in a enhanced understanding of the Food Safety Program and the importance of documentation and safe food handling.
Deli Assistant
Drakes Super IGA
01.2012
- Management duties, involving supervision of staff and health and safety paper work
- A productive member of any team that has good time management and organisation skills
- Take steps to ensure myself and other staff follow the Australian and New Zealand Food Standard procedures
- Perform date checks and stock rotation regularly on food products
- Maintain clean and pleasant displays with clear pricing
- Provide exceptional customer service by ensuring high quality fresh food is provided and customer satisfaction is met in every transaction
- Uphold customer and staff confidentiality according to workplace procedures
- Ability to work confidently in other departments – Grocery Department, Lenard’s Department and Bakery Department.
Education
CPP40307 Certificate IV in Property Services (Real Estate) -
01.2020
Certificate IV in Ageing Support -
01.2017
Food Safety Supervisors Certificate -
01.2016
Certificate III in Retail completed -
01.2015
Certificate One in Hospitality – SIT10207 -
01.2012
Skills
- Family Communication
- Time Management
- Independent Living Support
- Daily Living Requirements
- Individual Support Plans
- Relationship Building
- Personal Care
- Progress Documentation
- Disability Services
- Group Session Facilitation
- Critical Thinking
- Treatment Plan Modification
- Progress Monitoring
Timeline
House Leader
Platinum Care
05.2023 - Current
Disability Support Worker
CFN
06.2021 - 05.2024
Operational Services Officer
12.2015
Deli Assistant
Drakes Super IGA
01.2012
Personal Carer
Sundale Aloaka Lodge
01.2002 - 01.2018