Chloe Taylor
Sunshine Coast,Queensland
Summary
At StriveAbility, I excelled as a Mental Health & Disability Support Worker, enhancing client quality of life through empathetic care and strategic skill-building activities. Leveraging strong relationship-building abilities and expert knowledge in disability services, I consistently improved client outcomes, fostering independence and community integration.
I assisted in helping clients reach goals they wanted to and general life skills.
I have completed my Bachelor of Nursing Science and am on the last 4 weeks of my degree internship.
My placements have included -
2 weeks - IRT aged care facility.
3 weeks - Rehabilitation unit SCUH
4 weeks - Palliative Care (Dove facility)
4 weeks - Theatre SCUPH
8 weeks - Nambour Private Hospital (Selangor Private Hospital). At Selangor I have spent 4 weeks in theatre, 2 weeks in renal dialysis and 2 weeks in a medical ward.
I have a valid police check.
Valid CPR certificate.
Car licence and car.
Immunisations up to date.
Blue card (Paid).
NDIS work screening card.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health & Disability Support Worker
StriveAbility
04.2021 - 10.2022
- 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.
- Enhanced quality of life for clients with physical and intellectual disabilities through compassionate care and assistance.
- Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviors, and incidents.
- Provided emotional support to clients during challenging times, fostering resilience and coping skills.
- Communicated regularly with family members about client progress, addressing any concerns or questions promptly.
- 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.
- Facilitated community integration for clients by organizing outings, social events, and other opportunities for engagement.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress, adjusting support strategies as needed to maximize outcomes.
Community Support Worker
IRT Woodlands
02.2020 - 02.2021
- Established trust-based relationships with clients through empathetic communication and active listening skills.
- Housekeeping
- Meal planning and prepping
- Community outings
- Appointments
- Social support
Education
Bachelor Of Nursing - Nursing
University of The Sunshine Coast
Sunshine Coast, QLD07.2024
Skills
- Independent Living Support
- Medication Prompting
- Daily living assistance
- Housekeeping and meal preparation
- Relationship Building
- Disability Awareness
- Documentation skills
- Client Confidentiality
- Incident Reports
- Disability Services
- Health and safety
- Individual Support Plans
- Dressing and Wound Care assistance
- Creative Thinking
- Risk Assessments
- Family Communication
- Emotional Support
- Team Leadership
- Social Skills Development
- Personal Growth Support
- Feeding Assistance
- Lifestyle Support
- Community Integration
Timeline
Mental Health & Disability Support Worker
StriveAbility
04.2021 - 10.2022
Community Support Worker
IRT Woodlands
02.2020 - 02.2021
Bachelor Of Nursing - Nursing
University of The Sunshine Coast