Cheyenne Chante
Warners Bay,New South Wales
Summary
Highly Motivated and reliable current Disability support worker with over 5 years in the healthcare industry. Willing to work within the Multidisciplinary team with effective communication and teamwork.
Providing high quality and safe individualised care to support patient independence, wellbeing and quality of life through empathetic interpersonal relationships. Committed to professional development and patient advocacy.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Disability Support Worker
Cerebral Palsy Alliance
Newcastle, NSW & Central Coast
03.2022 - 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.
- Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviours, and incidents.
- Provided high level of physical support by lifting, adjusting, and moving clients.
- Assisted clients in reaching personal goals through targeted skill-building activities and therapeutic interventions.
- Promoted a safe and inclusive environment for all clients by enforcing policies and procedures consistently.
- Implemented behaviour management techniques when required for the safety of both clients and staff members involved.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the disability support field.
- Administered medication via webster packs
Assistant in Nursing
Opal Aged Care
Mount Hutton Nsw
03.2019 - 09.2023
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies
Education
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
University of Newcastle
Newcastle, NSW12.2024
Certificate III - Individual Support
Tafe Glendale
2019
Diploma in Beauty Therapy -
Tafe Tighes Hill
2017
Certificate III - Beauty Therapy
Tafe Tighes Hill
2017
Skills
- Daily living assistance
- Housekeeping and meal preparation
- Personal Care
- Independent Living Support
- Mobility support
- Documentation And Reporting
- Health and safety
- Computer Skills & exposure to EMR
- Problem-Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Certified in First aid
Hobbies
Bush walks
Road trips
Music
Travelling
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
Cerebral Palsy Alliance
03.2022 - Current
Assistant in Nursing
Opal Aged Care
03.2019 - 09.2023
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
University of Newcastle
Certificate III - Individual Support
Tafe Glendale
Diploma in Beauty Therapy -
Tafe Tighes Hill
Certificate III - Beauty Therapy
Tafe Tighes Hill