Dativa Mukamurenzi
Goulburn
Summary
Dedicated Disability Support Worker with extensive experience at Greenleaf, skilled in developing individualized care plans and conducting client assessments. Proven ability to promote client independence through effective communication and crisis intervention. Committed to enhancing quality of life while ensuring safety and compliance in all care activities.
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.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Disability Support Worker
Greanleaf
Goulburn
01.2023 - Current
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as eating, dressing, and grooming.
- Conducted assessments of client abilities and needs to create individualized care plans.
- Collaborated with other professionals to develop treatment plans for clients.
Aged Care Worker
Salvation army gill waminda
Goulburn
09.2022 - Current
- Reported any changes in health or behaviour to nursing staff members promptly.
- Ensured a safe environment by monitoring equipment use and checking fire safety systems regularly.
- Encouraged independence by assisting with mobility issues and providing instruction on safety precautions.
All About Care
12.2019 - Current
- My role is assisting clients with going to the bathroom, undressing, assisting with showering, drying, getting dressed and assisting clients other request as well as making the bed on visits and wiping down the bathroom.
- Other area of supporting my clients includes peeling chopping vegetables and other house assistant needed also meal prepare.
Community Support Worker
All about care 2020
Paramatta
08.2020 - 07.2025
- Ensured the physical safety of each client through regular check-ins and monitoring of behaviors.
- Counseled clients on mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, substance abuse.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress, services provided, and any issues encountered.
Ruby Nursing Home
10.2019 - 12.2019
- My duties was looking after a 16 year old in night change getting dressed and assisting clients other request as well as making the bed when need it.
Home Care Social Service
Care Plus Services
Canberra
07.2018 - 08.2019
- My role is home care social service officer.
- This includes assisting clients with going to the bathroom, undressing, assisting with showering, drying, getting dressed and assisting clients other request as well as making the bed on visits and wiping down the bathroom.
- Other area of supporting my clients include peeling chopping vegetables and other house assistant needed.
Meat Classifier
Southern Meats Goulburn
Goulburn
12.2012 - 02.2017
- While working with Southern Cut Meats, my role was a Meat Classifier.
- My duties included sorting meat off of a fast conveyer belt for human and animal consumption, remove organs, maintain OH& Safety Standards, processing meat for storage/distribution and assisted in organizing the open day events when they occurred.
Goulburn Workers Club
01.2014 - 12.2014
- Company Overview: (hospitality)
- While at the Workers Club, my duties included customer service through money handling and store presentation.
- I was also involved in the kitchen/food services and food preparation at the club’s restaurant and café.
- (hospitality)
Goulburn Police Academy
01.2014 - 12.2014
- Company Overview: (hospitality)
- During my time at the Police Academy, my duties included customer service through greetings and money handling.
- I also had to ensure accuracy in all monetary transactions for record purposes.
- I was also a kitchenhand and was heavily involved in the food preparation for human consumption.
- (hospitality)
MASONIC Aged Care
01.2014 - 12.2014
- My duties with MASONIC Aged Care included assisting clients with going to the bathroom, undressing, showering, drying, getting dressed and other request as required.
- I also provided support with participation in recreational and social activities as well as money handling.
Goulburn Hospital
01.2013 - 12.2013
- In my role at Goulburn Hospital, my duties included assistance with personal hygiene tasks of patients such as showering and bathroom assistance.
- I also provided assistance on meal preparation and delivery to patients within the hospital.
Uniting Care Kippax
12.2017
- Company Overview: (community service)
- Duties included working with different individuals as support work, put information in the database and assisted with enquiries about Uniting Care Kippax.
- (community service)
Education
Community Service Certificate IV -
01.2018
Community Service Certificate III -
01.2018
Individual Support Certificate III -
01.2018
Hospitality Certificate II -
01.2018
Skills
- Individual care plans
- Client assessments
- Behavior monitoring
- Crisis intervention
- Health reporting
- Team collaboration
- Client counseling
- Record keeping
- Meal preparation
- Safety compliance
- Effective communication
- Conflict resolution
- Cultural sensitivity
- Time management
- Emotional intelligence
- Youth services
- Hearing impairment support
- [Language] fluency
- Medication schedules
- Dressing assistance
- Self-care promotion
- Nursing home care assistance
- Feeding assistance
- Health and safety
- Appointment management
- Health meals and snacks
- Therapeutic interventions
- Recreational activities
- Individualized support plans
- Disability services
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Care coordination
- Incident reports
- Medication organization
- Respite care
- Cultural awareness
- Safety management
- Community integration
- Appointment organization
- Recordkeeping proficiency
- Physical assistance
- Documentation skills
- Case management
- Personal care
- Boundary setting
- Family communication
- Home healthcare services
- Client needs assessment
- Creative thinking
- Toileting assistance
- Relationship building
- Visual impairment support
- Client advocacy
References
- Elizabeth Adam, Church Member (Justice of Peace), 0427617589, elizabethqbn@gmail.com
- Heni Hardi, Manager Goulburn Multicultural Centre, 48039042, heni@gmc.org.au
Volunteer Experience
- Deacon Trainer, Goulburn Seventh Day Adventist Church, Assisting and welcoming visitors, Organizing youth events, Taking tithes and offerings, Gaining interaction and communication skills
- Volunteer, Goulburn High School, Kitchen services, Money handling, Food services, Communicating with customers, Food preparation, Organization team member, Group activity
- Volunteer, Fredon's African Cuisine
- Volunteer, Goulburn Multicultural Centre
- Volunteer, East African Community Services NSW
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
Greanleaf
01.2023 - Current
Aged Care Worker
Salvation army gill waminda
09.2022 - Current
Community Support Worker
All about care 2020
08.2020 - 07.2025
All About Care
12.2019 - Current
Ruby Nursing Home
10.2019 - 12.2019
Home Care Social Service
Care Plus Services
07.2018 - 08.2019
Uniting Care Kippax
12.2017
Goulburn Workers Club
01.2014 - 12.2014
Goulburn Police Academy
01.2014 - 12.2014
MASONIC Aged Care
01.2014 - 12.2014
Goulburn Hospital
01.2013 - 12.2013
Meat Classifier
Southern Meats Goulburn
12.2012 - 02.2017