Compassionate Disability Support Worker with 2 years of experience. Well-versed in helping individuals living with disabilities. Knowledgeable about providing daily living support, preparing meals and assisting with personal mobility. Background includes successfully managing documentation and daily living support needs for disabled clients. Good organizational skills with a hardworking mentality and caring approach. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Disability Support Worker
BIGBRO SERVICE PROVIDER
Rockhampton, Queensland, Queensland
10.2023 - Current
Assisted in developing self-care skills such as personal hygiene practices.
Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
Managed challenging behaviors through positive reinforcement techniques.
Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as eating, dressing, and grooming.
Provided emotional support to individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
Transported clients to appointments, social events, and other activities as needed.
Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
Encouraged independence by teaching skills needed for everyday life.
Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths and wheelchairs by following safe lifting techniques.
Provided assistance in the home environment including meal preparation and light housekeeping.
Monitored client progress and reported any changes in behavior or health conditions to supervisor.
Maintained records of services provided, client progress, and goals achieved.
Administered medication according to doctor's orders and monitored side effects.
Assisted individuals in performing wide range of housekeeping functions to develop levels of ability.
Lifted, moved and adjusted clients to ambulate individuals for diverse needs.
Participated in team meetings with supervisors, doctors, nurses, therapists.
Transported clients to and from medical and mental health appointments with assigned vehicle.
Communicated regularly with families of disabled individuals regarding care plans and updates.
Organized recreational and educational activities for clients according to individual needs.
Maintained organized filing system for client records, providing complete documentation of all interactions.
Coordinated doctor appointments, exercise, recreation, and family visits to maintain schedule.
Transported patients safely to social activities and doctors appointments.
Supervised other workers and caregivers providing services to clients.
Advocated for clients to resolve medical or personal crises.
Disability Support Worker
ABSP
Rockhampton, Queensland, Queensland
10.2022 - Current
Assisted in developing self-care skills such as personal hygiene practices.
Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
Managed challenging behaviors through positive reinforcement techniques.
Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as eating, dressing, and grooming.
Provided emotional support to individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
Transported clients to appointments, social events, and other activities as needed.
Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths and wheelchairs by following safe lifting techniques.
Provided assistance in the home environment including meal preparation and light housekeeping.
Maintained records of services provided, client progress, and goals achieved.
Administered medication according to doctor's orders and monitored side effects.
Transported clients to and from medical and mental health appointments with assigned vehicle.
Communicated regularly with families of disabled individuals regarding care plans and updates.
Operator Truck Driver
MIDDLEMOUNT MINE
MIDDLEMOUNT, Queensland
10.2010 - 10.2022
Conducted daily pre-start checks of all machinery before commencing work.
Operated mining equipment, including haul trucks and dozers, to extract ore from the mine.
Communicated effectively with supervisors, colleagues, contractors and customers.
Identified potential hazards in the workplace and implemented corrective measures.
Executed emergency response protocols in case of accidents or malfunctions.
Retail Store Manager
EBBS GIFTS
GRACEMERE, Queensland
01.2002 - 12.2004
Supervised daily operations of the retail store, including staff scheduling, inventory management and customer service.
Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner to maintain positive relationships with customers.
Managed daily operations by completing purchasing, inventory control, merchandising and product distribution tasks.
Organized merchandise displays according to seasonal promotions or special events.
Handled cash register transactions accurately while providing excellent customer service.
Coordinated stock replenishment processes as needed based on sales trends.
Organized new stock for floor placement.
Supervised cash drawer balances and deposits of store receipts.
Conducted regular inventory counts throughout the year to maintain accurate records.
Prepared and submitted nightly bank deposits.
Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
Balanced sales, reconciled cash and made bank deposits to facilitate opening and closing duties.
Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
Education
High School Diploma -
MOURA STATE HIGH
Moura, QLD
Some College (No Degree) - CERTIFICATE 111 INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT
BLUESTONE MEDICAL
Rockhampton, QLD
Skills
Daily Living Requirements
Individual Support Plans
Relationship Building
Independent Living Support
Certification
Certificate 111 Individual Support
Affiliations
I enjoy maintaing and riding my motorbike, conecting with other like minded people on social rides.
References
Andrew Brown Director ABSP Rockhampton Qld 0437773876
Jayne Close Support Cordinator Close & Co Rockhampton Qld 0400899802
Pagan Frater Support Cordinator Here4you Rockhampton Qld 0401095752
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
BIGBRO SERVICE PROVIDER
10.2023 - Current
Disability Support Worker
ABSP
10.2022 - Current
Operator Truck Driver
MIDDLEMOUNT MINE
10.2010 - 10.2022
Retail Store Manager
EBBS GIFTS
01.2002 - 12.2004
High School Diploma -
MOURA STATE HIGH
Some College (No Degree) - CERTIFICATE 111 INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT
BLUESTONE MEDICAL
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