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Christopher Nwokolo

Disability Support Worker
Merrylands,NSW

Summary

Empathetic and proactive personal support worker with a keen understanding of delivering exceptional care. Skilled in honoring the uniqueness and dignity of each resident while offering both emotional and physical support. Capable of performing effectively under pressure within a collaborative team environment

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
12
12
Certifications

Work History

Disability Support Worker

United For Care
03.2024 - Current
  • Supported clients in maintaining a clean living space by assisting with household tasks such as laundry, meal preparation, and general tidying.
  • Assisted clients in reaching personal goals through targeted skill-building activities and therapeutic interventions.
  • Coordinated transportation arrangements for clients to attend medical appointments or partake in social activities safely.
  • Conducted regular assessments of client needs to identify potential areas of growth or improvement within their care plan structure.
  • Improved client independence by developing personalized support plans tailored to individual needs and goals.
  • Delivered exceptional personal care services, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding assistance.
  • Communicated regularly with family members about client progress, addressing any concerns or questions promptly

Disability Support Worker

TLC Nursing Agency
02.2024 - Current
  • Supported clients in maintaining a clean living space by assisting with household tasks such as laundry, meal preparation, and general tidying.
  • Assisted clients in reaching personal goals through targeted skill-building activities and therapeutic interventions.
  • Managed medications effectively for clients under strict supervision from healthcare professionals, ensuring adherence to prescribed treatment plans.
  • Provided emotional support to clients during challenging times, fostering resilience and coping skills.
  • Developed strong interpersonal relationships with clients, earning their trust and respect through consistent empathy and understanding.
  • Facilitated community integration for clients by organizing outings, social events, and other opportunities for engagement.

Disability Support Worker

Above And Beyond Care Disability Solution
11.2022 - 6 2023
  • Helping with household tasks
  • Assist with physical and mental exercises
  • Administering medication
  • Helping clients learn new skills
  • Supporting clients to start employment
  • Doing grocery shopping and preparing meals
  • Demonstrating and supporting new life skills, such as budgeting
  • Adjusting and adapting communication and body language to suit client needs
  • Supporting clients to develop new hobbies and interests
  • Transporting and accompanying clients to appointments.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness
  • Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth
  • Transported clients to appointments, shopping venues and entertainment events according to determined schedule
  • Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
  • Adhered to company requirements for patient interactions and care standards.
  • Facilitated community integration for clients by organizing outings, social events, engagement.
  • Facilitated community integration for clients by organizing outings, social events, and other opportunities for
  • Delivered exceptional personal care services, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding
  • Improved client independence by developing personalized support plans tailored to individual needs and
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the disability support

Youth Support Worker

Wesley Mission
09.2023 - 01.2024
  • Provided key emotional support to special needs youth.
  • Encouraged youth clients to develop own activities and leadership skills through group discussions.
  • Provided guidance and advice to youth, supporting navigation of diverse personal and social issues.
  • Facilitated youth development and leadership programs for young people from diverse backgrounds.
  • Assisted in identifying and reducing barriers to youth engagement and development.
  • Collaborated with parents, teachers and professionals to drive youth program outcomes.
  • Supervised youth in residential and community-based programs to minimize risks and offer support.
  • Assisted in conducting needs assessments to identify key areas of service needs.
  • Monitored and evaluated impact of social services on community.
  • Collaborated with various stakeholders to promote social services.
  • Assisted in developing grant proposals to support social service initiatives.
  • Facilitated outreach activities to build community awareness.
  • Facilitated communication between clients and other service providers.
  • Provided support to social service clients in navigating available resources.

Skills

  • Appointment management
  • Active Listening
  • Assessing needs
  • Networking with staff

  • Mentoring and Coaching

  • Emotional Support

  • Advocacy

  • Youth Supervision

  • Conflict De-Escalation

  • Social Skill Development

  • Behavioral Interventions

References

Rita Ibe (Wesley Mission)

0477480120

rita.ibe@wesleymission.org.

 


Onyeka Okonkwo (Above and Beyond Care)

0449871653

Okonkwoonyeka091@gmail.com


Muhammed Umer

0491080031

muhammed.umer@unitedforcare.com.au


Certification

First Aid Certificate

Timeline

Disability Support Worker

United For Care
03.2024 - Current

Disability Support Worker

TLC Nursing Agency
02.2024 - Current

Youth Support Worker

Wesley Mission
09.2023 - 01.2024

Disability Support Worker

Above And Beyond Care Disability Solution
11.2022 - 6 2023

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