Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Catherine Gross

Taree

Summary

Dedicated Disability Support Worker with a proven track record of enhancing client independence at Ability Options. Expert in daily living assistance and relationship building, I significantly improved quality of life for clients through personalized care and skill-building activities. Committed to advancing personal growth and independence, I embody a results-driven approach, leveraging both emotional support and infection control skills.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Disability Support Worker

Ability Options
09.2022 - Current

Supporting Participants 1:1 and in a group setting


Supporting the Participants to reach their goals

  • Delivered exceptional personal care services, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding assistance.
  • Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviour's, and incidents.
  • Assisted clients in reaching personal goals through targeted skill-building activities and therapeutic interventions.

Care Giver

HomeInstead
06.2021 - 09.2022
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.

Aged Care Worker

Home Care Assistance - HCA
12.2017 - 01.2021
  • Assisted residents with daily living tasks, promoting independence and dignity.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Continually updated knowledge in aged care practices by attending professional development courses regularly.

Education

Certificate 111 - Aged Care

Tomaree Adult Education
Nelson Bay, NSW
09.2002

Skills

  • Daily living assistance
  • Housekeeping and meal preparation
  • Personal Care
  • Independent Living Support
  • Relationship Building
  • Disability Services
  • Dressing assistance
  • Emotional Support
  • Transportation Assistance
  • Personal Growth Support

Certification

Current First Aid

Current CPR

NDIS check

Current WWC check

Comprehensive Insured Vehicle

Covid Vaccinated

Current Police Check

Timeline

Disability Support Worker

Ability Options
09.2022 - Current

Care Giver

HomeInstead
06.2021 - 09.2022

Aged Care Worker

Home Care Assistance - HCA
12.2017 - 01.2021

Certificate 111 - Aged Care

Tomaree Adult Education
Catherine Gross