Disability Support Worker
Hands Down The Best
03.2023 - 04.2023
Hi, I’m
Danica Lapena
Disability Support Worker
Loganlea,QLD
Summary
Caring Disability Support Worker skilled at working with individuals living with complex issues. Versed in daily living support, meal preparation and mobility assistance. Offers excellent interpersonal and communication skills developed through field experience. Proactive and self-motivated, willing to take on any situation with a smile.
Work History
Hands Down The BestBrisbane, QLD
Disability Support Worker
03.2023 - 04.2023
Job overview
- Entertained, conversed, and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
- Maintained detailed records of client's progress, documentation of services and case notes.
- Conducted in-home visits to provide supportive services.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to drive continuity of care.
- Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviours, and incidents.
- Worked with children and parents to closely monitor and record social, behavioral and academic growth.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted patients in accessing housing, financial assistance and other community resources.
- Maintained safety with tidy, clean, and hazard-free home environments.
- Prepared nutritious meals to meet individual dietary needs for clients.
MyselfMelbourne, VIC
Disability Support Worker
06.2022 - 02.2023
Job overview
- Entertained, conversed, and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
- Maintained detailed records of client progress, documentation of services and case notes.
- Conducted in-home visits to provide supportive services.
- Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to drive continuity of care.
- Worked with children and parents to closely monitor and record social, behavioural and academic growth.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Maintained safety with tidy, clean, and hazard-free home environments.
- Provided high level of physical support by lifting, adjusting, and moving clients.
- Provided detailed invoices of services provided via the Mable platform.
Natural Cleaning MelbourneMelbourne, VIC
Professional Cleaner
12.2021 - 02.2022
Job overview
- Domestic and commercial cleaning using natural based products.
- Performed general cleaning tasks, and deep cleaning upon request.
- Eliminated germs and minimized infection risk with expert bathroom and kitchen cleanings.
- Hand-dusted and wiped down office furniture, fixtures, and window sills to keep areas clean and comfortable.
- Disposed of trash and recyclables each day to avoid waste buildup.
- Managed workload across a number of houses and satisfied customer needs for cleaning standards and details.
Dental Health Services VictoriaRoyal Dental Hospital of Melbourne
Dental Assistant
05.2017 - 12.2021
Job overview
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
- Prepared and positioned patients for procedures, and placing patient safety devices.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, casts and impressions.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
- Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
- Performed a variety of chair-side duties ranging from general chair-side assisting to scrubbing in and assisting dental surgeons in theatre.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
- Exposed, developed and mounted dental x-rays.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
- Scheduled appointments, prepared bills and received payment for dental services.
- Provided a high level of assistance for all patients, especially with special needs.
Education
RMITMelbourne, VIC
Traineeship from Cert III Dental Assisting
03.2009
Pascoe Vale Girls CollegePascoe Vale, VIC
from Completed Years 6-12 High School
2007
Skills
- Interdisciplinary Care
- Client Transportation
- Aseptic Techniques
- Creative Thinking
- Grooming Support
- Household Management
- Patient Toileting
- Electronic Medical Record Software
- Companionship and Emotional Support
- Housekeeping Skills
- Elderly Care
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Tagalog
Elementary
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
Myself
06.2022 - 02.2023
Professional Cleaner
Natural Cleaning Melbourne
12.2021 - 02.2022
Dental Assistant
Dental Health Services Victoria
05.2017 - 12.2021
RMIT
Traineeship from Cert III Dental Assisting
Pascoe Vale Girls College
from Completed Years 6-12 High School