Disability Support Worker
Koala Disability Care
Central Coast, NSW
02.2024 - 08.2024
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as eating, dressing, and grooming.
- Provided emotional support to individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
- Monitored client progress and reported any changes in behavior or health conditions to supervisor.
- Collaborated with other professionals to develop treatment plans for clients.
- Encouraged independence by teaching skills needed for everyday life.
- Transported clients to appointments, social events, and other activities as needed.
- Developed strategies to help individuals cope with their disability.
- Maintained records of services provided, client progress, and goals achieved.
- Communicated regularly with families of disabled individuals regarding care plans and updates.
- Provided assistance in the home environment including meal preparation and light housekeeping.
- Administered medication according to doctor's orders and monitored side effects.
- Managed challenging behaviors through positive reinforcement techniques.
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
- Assisted individuals in performing wide range of housekeeping functions to develop levels of ability.
- Facilitated communication between caregivers and clients regarding current issues or concerns related to client's health status or well-being.
- Recorded patient temperature, pulse and blood pressure to monitor health and well-being.
