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David Dakoru

South Morang,Australia

Summary

Dedicated Disability Support Worker with extensive experience at Scope Australia, skilled in developing individualized care plans and fostering community integration. Proficient in medication administration and crisis management, I excel in building relationships and providing emotional support, ensuring clients achieve greater independence and improved quality of life.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Disability Support Worker

Scope Australia
Melbourne, Victoria
10.2022 - Current
  • Administered medication according to doctor's orders and monitored side effects.
  • Encouraged independence by teaching skills needed for everyday life.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating.
  • Instructed clients on proper use of adaptive equipment such as wheelchairs and walkers.
  • Facilitated communication between nonverbal individuals using sign language or other methods.
  • Organized recreational and educational activities for clients according to individual needs.
  • Managed challenging behaviors through positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Monitored client progress and reported any changes in behavior or health conditions to supervisor.
  • Developed strategies to help individuals cope with their disability.
  • Provided assistance in the home environment including meal preparation and light housekeeping.
  • Participated in team meetings with supervisors, doctors, nurses, therapists.
  • Maintained records of services provided, client progress, and goals achieved.

Health Care Australia - Disability Support Worker

Scope Australia
Melbourne, Victoria
06.2022 - Current
  • Encouraged independence by teaching skills needed for everyday life.
  • Managed challenging behaviors through positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating.
  • Organized recreational and educational activities for clients according to individual needs.
  • Maintained records of services provided, client progress, and goals achieved.
  • Monitored client progress and reported any changes in behavior or health conditions to supervisor.
  • Developed strategies to help individuals cope with their disability.
  • Provided emotional support to individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
  • Administered medication according to doctor's orders and monitored side effects.
  • Transported clients to appointments, social events, and other activities as needed.

Food Process Worker

MISSION FOODS
Epping, Victoria
10.2018 - Current
  • Followed established procedures for safety and productivity.
  • Checked finished items against company quality standards.
  • Reviewed quality of products and segregated into appropriate areas.
  • Constructed and filled shipping boxes with finished products.
  • Used standard recipes to mix food batches.
  • Adjusted conveyor belt if required.
  • Adhered to company safety policies and procedures regarding proper food safety and sanitation.
  • Followed production list provided by supervisor.
  • Monitored and adjusted production processes or equipment for quality and productivity.
  • Collection of waste and data reporting for daily production.

Disability Support Worker

Super Community Care
Melbourne, Victoria
08.2020 - 03.2021
  • Attending to Special needs clients
  • Supported clients' needs to help integrate into the local community.
  • Administered medication according to doctor's orders and monitored side effects.
  • Encouraged independence by teaching skills needed for everyday life.
  • Conducted assessments of client abilities and needs to create individualized care plans.
  • Communicated regularly with families of disabled individuals regarding care plans and updates.
  • Transported clients to appointments, social events, and other activities as needed.

Disability Support Worker

ONCALL
Surrey Hills, Victoria
07.2018 - 07.2019
  • Tracked client behaviors, daily activities, new skills, and notable incidents for documentation purposes.
  • I drove and accompanied clients to appointments, shopping, and special events for safety and companionship.
  • Helped clients develop coping mechanisms, technical abilities, and job skills.
  • Worked with leadership, parents, and volunteers to establish clear goals and guidelines for group meetings.
  • Maximized coverage during key hours by preparing effective schedules.
  • Attending to Special needs clients
  • Supported clients' social, physical, and emotional needs to help integrate into the local community.
  • Administered medication according to doctor's orders and monitored side effects.
  • Encouraged independence by teaching skills needed for everyday life.

General Hand Logistics

TOLL PEOPLE
Melbourne, Victoria
03.2018 - 03.2019
  • Performed holistic analysis of logistical operations to identify and resolve areas of inefficiency.
  • Developed and maintained a strong rapport with vendors and freight carriers to foster efficient operations.
  • Enforced safety regulations and protocols to improve driver and warehouse personnel safety.
  • Facilitated effective inventory flow and value management while keeping essential items and supplies on hand.
  • Data sorting of government mail and other parcels for freight destinations.
  • Conducted regular maintenance checks on tools and equipment used in services.
  • Ensured sanitation standards were met throughout the duration of services provided.

IT Consultant

NIGERIA EMBASSY
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
04.2013 - 03.2016
  • Maintenance of the Nigerian Embassy website in Malaysia.
  • Performed research on latest technologies and trends in the IT industry to make recommendations to clients.
  • Conducted user training sessions to ensure that all users were able to use new technology efficiently.
  • Monitored performance metrics of existing systems and developed solutions to optimize performance.
  • Maintained an up-to-date inventory of hardware and software assets owned by the company.
  • Provided consultation on how best to utilize available resources in order to maximize productivity.
  • Building Entrepreneurial Business Solutions.
  • Responded immediately to clients' questions, issues, and complaints, and found effective solutions when required.

Field Supervisor/Public Relations Executive

NNPC
Benin, Nigeria
12.2001 - 12.2005
  • Public Affairs official
  • Designing, implementing, and monitoring community programs that enable sustainable and socially responsible operation.
  • Proactively managing the day-to-day interfaces with the community with respect to the impact of operations.
  • Proactively assessing the impacts of operations on the local communities, including all places where the company's operations may impact people not directly associated with the company.
  • Prepare and manage the budget for compensation.
  • Monitor and report on progress, and communicate results to stakeholders.
  • Providing the Zonal Manager with risk assessments and mitigation plans regarding community affairs.
  • Assessment/Compensation Supervisor.
  • Liaising and working closely with company clients.
  • Enumeration and imputing data assessment.
  • Managed crisis communications, and emergency response strategies and implementation.
  • Directed internal communications efforts and fostered the development of proactive and comprehensive communications programs between the leadership team and employees.
  • Produced creative collateral to successfully share communication strategies, and achieve public relations goals.
  • Built and updated crisis communication plans to handle diverse situations.

Mechanical Engineering Intern

NNPC
Benin, Nigeria
01.1999 - 12.2000
  • Improved technical abilities by pursuing training and practical learning opportunities.
  • Maintained timely and accurate oral and written technical reports of engineering activities.
  • Utilized lean knowledge and tools to identify and assist with continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Assisted with product testing, requiring hands-on applications.
  • Performed engineering change processes to support existing products.
  • Performed field engineering tests on internal projects and existing assets, sharing results with supervisors and customers.
  • Worked with other engineers to respond to requests for product improvements and quality concerns.

Intern Engineer

BENDEL BREWERIES
Benin, Nigeria
01.1996 - 12.1996
  • Fixed in the production department.
  • Involved in daily operations, from marketing to production.
  • Note taking during marketing meeting sessions
  • Operating machinery for production.
  • Fixed in the lab for the monitoring of mixtures.
  • Panel testing and commentaries.
  • Assisted with product testing, requiring hands-on applications.
  • Assisted in developing and implementing safety plans and operational scenarios.
  • Worked with other engineers to respond to requests for product improvements and quality concerns.

Education

Master of Arts - General Counselling

Canada Christian College
Ontario, Canada
01-2025

CERTIFICATE - MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER

IAP COLLEGE
Canada
02.2021

Graduate Certificate - THEOLOGY

HARVEST BIBLE COLLEGE
Melbourne, Australia
01.2017

Bachelor Of Science - Management of Technology (IT

BINARY UNIVERSITY
Malaysia
01.2016

Skills

  • Problem solving
  • Critical thinking
  • Decision making
  • Database documentation
  • Large group presentations
  • Team building
  • Computer skills
  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Relationship building
  • Organizational skills
  • People skills
  • Behavior management
  • Emotional support
  • Individual care plans
  • Client assessment
  • Conflict resolution
  • Daily living assistance
  • Crisis management
  • Independent living support
  • Personal care
  • Community integration
  • Recordkeeping proficiency
  • Report writing
  • Physical assistance
  • Home healthcare services
  • Healthcare documentation
  • Medication schedules
  • Care documentation
  • Case management
  • Life skills training

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Disability Support Worker

Scope Australia
10.2022 - Current

Health Care Australia - Disability Support Worker

Scope Australia
06.2022 - Current

Disability Support Worker

Super Community Care
08.2020 - 03.2021

Food Process Worker

MISSION FOODS
10.2018 - Current

Disability Support Worker

ONCALL
07.2018 - 07.2019

General Hand Logistics

TOLL PEOPLE
03.2018 - 03.2019

IT Consultant

NIGERIA EMBASSY
04.2013 - 03.2016

Field Supervisor/Public Relations Executive

NNPC
12.2001 - 12.2005

Mechanical Engineering Intern

NNPC
01.1999 - 12.2000

Intern Engineer

BENDEL BREWERIES
01.1996 - 12.1996

Master of Arts - General Counselling

Canada Christian College

CERTIFICATE - MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER

IAP COLLEGE

Graduate Certificate - THEOLOGY

HARVEST BIBLE COLLEGE

Bachelor Of Science - Management of Technology (IT

BINARY UNIVERSITY

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