Cassidy Smith
Perth,WA
Summary
Compassionate Disability Support Worker at Nulsen Disability Services, skilled in daily living assistance and relationship building. Successfully empowered clients through personalised care plans and emotional support, enhancing their independence and well-being. Proven ability to foster trust and advocate for client needs while maintaining a focus on wellness and nutrition. Strive to better my knowledge and education to prioritise my clients support.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Disability Support Worker
Nulsen Disability Services
07.2022 - Current
- Affiliate to resident which involves coordinating individual personal goals and organising birthdays for families, clothing and toiletry shops and keeping up to date with appointments.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting
- Developed strong interpersonal relationships with clients and their families, 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.
- Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, resident behaviour charts, and incidents.
- Prepared nutritious meals to meet individual dietary needs for residents, planning the weekly mealplan along with the residents choices.
- Provided emotional support to residents during challenging times, fostering resilience and coping skills.
- Attended and assisted in all therapy sessions with the therapy team.
- Yearly skills refresher trainings and online courses provided by Nulsen Disability.
Community Support Worker
Private Client
08.2021 - 11.2022
- Assisted clients in achieving greater independence, fostering a sense of empowerment through guidance and encouragement.
- Established trust-based relationships with clients through empathetic communication and active listening skills.
- Provided crisis intervention support when needed, de-escalating situations while prioritizing the safety of all involved parties.
- Organized recreational activities that fostered positive social interactions and improved overall client satisfaction.
- Attended speech therapy sessions and assisted with activities, carrying these out to everyday communications.
- Assisted client to work towards life goals following the care plans.
Education
Individual Disability Support
North Metropolitan TAFE
Perth, WA06-2022
High School Diploma -
Peter Moyes Anglican Community School
11-2018
Skills
- Daily living assistance
- Problem-solving
- Housekeeping and meal preparation
- Personal care
- Relationship building
- Personal growth support
- Organisational skills
- Client advocacy
- Written and Verbal communication
- Goal setting and planning
- Wellness and nutrition knowledge
- Emotional support & companionship
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
Nulsen Disability Services
07.2022 - Current
Community Support Worker
Private Client
08.2021 - 11.2022
Individual Disability Support
North Metropolitan TAFE
High School Diploma -
Peter Moyes Anglican Community School
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