Chantelle Balaam
Cranbourne,491
Summary
Compassionate Disability Support Worker with a proven track record at Ability Plus Disability Services, excelling in daily living assistance and client advocacy. Skilled in maintaining safety and cleanliness while fostering strong relationships through empathy and active listening. Committed to enhancing clients' independence and well-being through personalized support and effective communication.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Disability Support Worker
Ability Plus Disability Services
Cheltenham, VIC
06.2018 - Current
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
- Developed strong interpersonal relationships with clients, 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.
- Maintained safety with tidy, clean, and hazard-free home environments.
- Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviors, and incidents.
Disability Support Worker
AQA Qualcare
Fairfield, VIC
11.2011 - 07.2019
Education
Year 12 Level -
Glenfern Secondary College
Upper Ferntree Gully, Vic1992
Skills
- Daily living assistance
- Problem-solving
- Housekeeping and meal preparation
- Personal care
- Independent living support
- Documentation and reporting
- Client confidentiality
- Incident reports
- Disability services
- Mobility support
- Meal planning
- Health and safety
- Daily living requirements
- Household chores
- Dressing assistance
- Family communication
- Emotional support
- Transportation assistance
- Personal growth support
- Client transportation
- Medication organization
- Feeding assistance
- Grooming support
- Flexible schedule
- Recreational activities
- Housekeeping skills
- Lifestyle support
- Care documentation
- Individualized support plans
- Appointment management
- Family liaison
- Long-term care
- Transfer techniques
- Time management
- Empathy and patience
- Active listening
- Verbal and written communication
- Compassionate care
- Client advocacy
- Medication administration
- Report writing
- Medication schedules
- Emotional support & companionship
- Health meals and snacks
- First aid and CPR
- Appointment organization
- Hygiene assistance
- Personal care assistance
- Decision-making
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
Ability Plus Disability Services
06.2018 - Current
Disability Support Worker
AQA Qualcare
11.2011 - 07.2019
Year 12 Level -
Glenfern Secondary College