Lusia Pesamino
Edmondson Park,NSW
Summary
Dedicated Support Worker with extensive experience at AFFORD, adept in providing emotional support and daily living assistance. Excelled in enhancing client wellness and independence through innovative care strategies and effective crisis management. Demonstrated exceptional problem-solving and active listening skills, achieving significant improvements in client social integration and self-esteem.
Experienced with providing compassionate care and support to individuals. Utilizes effective communication and problem-solving skills to enhance clients' daily living experiences. Track record of fostering safe and supportive environment through empathy and adaptability.
Support professional with focus on providing compassionate care and effective assistance to individuals in need. Background in helping clients with daily activities and emotional support, fostering safe and comfortable environment. Reliable team player with strong communication skills and adaptability to changing situations.
Professional caregiver with strong background in providing comprehensive support services. Adept at fostering collaboration within teams and ensuring needs are met efficiently. Skilled in crisis intervention, emotional support, and daily living assistance. Reliable and adaptable, consistently contributing to positive outcomes for clients and colleagues.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Support Worker
Australian Foundation For Disability (AFFORD)
01.2020 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Helped clients manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
- Enhanced the quality of care for clients by providing personalized support and assistance with daily living activities.
- Transported clients to appointments, shopping venues and entertainment events according to determined schedule.
- Developed strong rapport with clients by consistently demonstrating respect, understanding, and genuine concern for their wellbeing.
- Established trusting relationships with clients and their families through empathetic communication and active listening.
- Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
- Safeguarded client well-being by monitoring health conditions, administering medications, and reporting any changes to appropriate medical professionals.
- Coordinated appointments for clients with healthcare providers to promote consistent access to essential medical services.
- Promoted independence among clients through skill-building exercises and goal-setting initiatives.
- Maintained detailed records of client progress, interventions, and outcomes to ensure continuity of care across service providers.
- Adapted quickly to changing work environments while maintaining high levels of productivity and professionalism under pressure.
- Promoted community integration by providing extensive physical, emotional and social support.
- Mentored new support workers by providing guidance, sharing best practices, and modelling effective client-cantered care techniques.
- Provided crisis intervention services when necessary, effectively de-escalating challenging situations while maintaining client safety.
- Assisted clients in accessing available resources such as housing options, financial supports, and healthcare services.
Support Worker
Home Care Heroes
01.2018 - 12.2020
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Helped clients manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
- Enhanced the quality of care for clients by providing personalized support and assistance with daily living activities.
- Transported clients to appointments, shopping venues and entertainment events according to determined schedule.
- Established trusting relationships with clients and their families through empathetic communication and active listening.
- Developed strong rapport with clients by consistently demonstrating respect, understanding, and genuine concern for their wellbeing.
- Maintained detailed records of client progress, interventions, and outcomes to ensure continuity of care across service providers.
- Promoted independence among clients through skill-building exercises and goal-setting initiatives.
- Promoted community integration by providing extensive physical, emotional and social support.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bankstown Girls High School
Bankstown11-2003
Skills
- Daily living support
- Housekeeping tasks
- Health and safety awareness
- Emotional support
- Daily living assistance
- Confidentiality and privacy
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Active listening
- Mobility assistance
- Behavioural support
- Meal preparation
- Attention to detail
- Meal planning and preparation
- Crisis management
- Documentation
- Risk management
- First aid and CPR
- Disability care
- Problem-solving
Timeline
Support Worker
Australian Foundation For Disability (AFFORD)
01.2020 - Current
Support Worker
Home Care Heroes
01.2018 - 12.2020
High School Diploma -
Bankstown Girls High School
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