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Catherine Turner

Carbroook,QLD

Summary

Caring Disability Support Worker skilled at working with individuals living with diverse disabilities. Well Versed in daily living support, meal preparation, and mobility assistance. Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills developed through field experience. Current Blue and yellow card, Police check, First Aide certificate and NDIS worker Orientation module. Currently working towards renewing CPR certificate. Have reliable transport with full comprehensive insurance and flexibility to work any hours.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Disability Support Worker

Independant
Loganlea, QLD
07.2023 - 04.2024
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by showering/bed bathing, personal hygiene and toileting client.
  • Prepared nutritious meals to meet individual dietary needs for client.
  • Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, client behaviour's, and incidents.
  • Checked medication schedules and client needs to enforce medication administration standards team-wide.
  • Provided high level of physical support by assisted lifting, adjusting, and moving client.
  • Provided emotional support to client during challenging times, fostering resilience and coping skills.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.

Disability Support Worker

Independant
Crestmead, QLD
09.2021 - 07.2023
  • Provided emotional support to clients during challenging times, fostering resilience and coping skills.
  • Assisted client in reaching personal goals through targeted skill-building activities and therapeutic interventions.
  • Maintained accurate records and daily logs of client progress, adjusting support strategies as needed to maximize outcomes.
  • Collaborated with healthcare providers to drive continuity of care.
  • Drove client safely to social activities and appointments.
  • Prepared nutritious meals to meet individual dietary needs for client.
  • Maintained safety with a tidy, clean, and hazard-free home environment.

Residential Personal Care Worker

E M Tooth Memorial Home
Manly, QLD
09.2012 - 09.2021
  • Participated in ongoing professional development to stay current on best practices for personal care work.
  • Managed time efficiently while multitasking between multiple residents'' diverse needs and schedules.
  • Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each resident.
  • Built strong relationships with residents and families to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Provided 2:1 and 1:1 assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting residents.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound residents to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Supported residents in maintaining independence with assistance in mobility and ambulation.
  • Consulted with supervisors to assess cases and plan strategies for enhancing care.
  • Monitored residents' overall health and well-being. Reported any significant changes to supervisor and documented.
  • Actively assisted in training and facilitating carer students for which received very positive feedback in relation to communication, guidance and mentorship.
  • Assisted with adequate nutrition and fluid intake.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced environment.

Hotel Services

E M Tooth Memorial Home
Manly, QLD
10.2009 - 09.2012
  • Prepared meals according to written or verbal orders, working on several different orders simultaneously.
  • Followed all safe work practices in accordance with facility policies and procedures.
  • Closely followed standard procedures for safe food preparation, assembly and presentation to ensure resident satisfaction.
  • Performed general maintenance duties, including mopping floors, washing dishes, wiping counter tops.
  • Carefully maintained sanitation, health and safety standards in all work areas.

Education

Queensland Health Academy
Brisbane
10.2023

HLT33115 - Cert III in Health Services Assistance

Mater Education
Brisbane
07.2018

CHC43015 - Cert IV in Ageing Support

Royal College of Healthcare
Brisbane
09.2017

CHC30208 - Cert III In Aged Care

Royal College of Healthcare
Brisbane
09.2012

Skills

  • Nursing Home Care Assistance
  • Medication assistance
  • Housekeeping and meal preparation
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Emotional Support
  • Transportation Assistance
  • Time Management
  • Transfer Techniques
  • Progress Documentation
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Attention to Detail
  • Interpersonal Skills

Referees

Independent Disability Support Worker- Loganlea

2023 - 2024

Team Leader: Cheyene Schulz

Phone: 0487211200


Independent Disability Support Worker - Crestmead

2021 - 2023 

Team Leader: Casey Kahi

Phone: 0421976854


E M Tooth Memorial Home - Manly

2009 - 2021

Registered Nurse/Supervisor: Cheryl Peterson

Phone: 0450074224


Thank you and I look forward to discussing how I can contribute to your team.

Kind Regards

Catherine  Turner



Timeline

Disability Support Worker

Independant
07.2023 - 04.2024

Disability Support Worker

Independant
09.2021 - 07.2023

Residential Personal Care Worker

E M Tooth Memorial Home
09.2012 - 09.2021

Hotel Services

E M Tooth Memorial Home
10.2009 - 09.2012

Queensland Health Academy

HLT33115 - Cert III in Health Services Assistance

Mater Education

CHC43015 - Cert IV in Ageing Support

Royal College of Healthcare

CHC30208 - Cert III In Aged Care

Royal College of Healthcare

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