Deborah Angbazo
Yarrabilba,QLD
Summary
Compassionate Disability Support Worker with a proven track record of high productivity and efficient task completion. Expertise in developing personalized support plans and implementing effective communication strategies to meet individual needs. Demonstrates strong empathy, active listening, and problem-solving skills, significantly enhancing the quality of life for clients. Proficient in providing daily living support, meal preparation, and assistance with personal mobility and medication administration.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Lifestyle Disability Support
Rural Lifestyle options Australia
Beaudesert, Queenland
01.2022 - Current
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
- Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium and high protein diets.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Coordinated doctor appointments, exercise, recreation and family visits to maintain schedule.
- Transported patients safely to social activities and doctors appointments.
- Administered medication to patients according to strict schedules.
Disability Support Worker
Beacon Support
Brisbane , QLD
02.2021 - 02.2025
- Supported clients' social, physical and emotional needs to help integrate into local community.
- Drove and accompanied clients to appointments, shopping and special events for safety and companionship.
- Engaged with patients and families, providing emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living skills and adaptation to disability or illness.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses.
- Assisted patients with daily personal hygiene such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
Nursing Student (Placement 3rd Year)
Logan Hospital - Children's Ward
Logan , Queensland
04.2022 - 05.2022
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisor and preceptor.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Administered medications to children and ensured correct medication calculation according to age and weight of my patient.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures and surgery.
- Triaged patients from pre op to post op and provided general assistance for basic and advanced needs.
- Carried out Covid RAT testing on patients and their parents.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
Nursing Student (Placement 3rd Year)
Placement: Respiratory Ward Logan Hospital
Brisbane, QLD
04.2021 - 05.2021
- Liaised between patients and doctors, completing comprehensive assessments and recording medical information to achieve recovery goals.
- Delivered care and treatment reflective of appropriate infection control techniques and nursing policies.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
- Performed comprehensive patient exams and assessments to formulate, implement and continuously update individualized plans of care.
Nursing Assistant
First Choice Care Agency
Brisbane, QLD
07.2017 - 08.2020
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Performed light cleaning duties by emptying wastebaskets, sweeping, mopping and sanitizing surfaces.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring.
- Provided basic patient care by bathing and grooming patients, changing bedding and assisting in feeding activities.
- Ambulated individuals with safe and effective strategies around home, public and medical locations.
- Fostered independence in disabled individuals while closely monitoring safety at all times.
Nursing Student (Placement 2nd Year)
Placement: Logan Hospital Rehabilitation Ward
Brisbane, Qld
05.2017 - 05.2017
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Monitored and maintained catheters, IVs and bandages.
- Built rapport with patients' family members and support system.
- Collaborated with staff members to facilitate quality care.
- Operated under the direction of licensed nursing professionals and pursued opportunities for learning new skills.
- Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Nursing Assistant
Carestaff Nursing
Gold Coast, QLD
06.2016 - 05.2017
- Assessed vitals and noted medical information to report changes to nursing staff and physicians.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Provided daily living activities to patients by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
Education
Bachelors of Nursing/Midwifery - Health Care
Griffith University
Logan Campus Queensland12.2022
Diploma in Healthcare - Health Care
Griffith College
Gold Coast QLD02.2016
Skills
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Medication administration
- Care documentation
- Goal setting and planning
- Active listening
- Household chores
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Respite care
- Transportation assistance
- Creative thinking
- Client advocacy
- Transfer techniques
- Health meals and snacks
References
Referee
Belange Kabalu - Registered Nurse( QLD Health)- 0477055930 Email: belanegekabalu@gmail.com
Rachel Taylor - Human Resourses (Beacon support) 0732052150 Email: rachel@beaconsupport.com.au
Alicia Dunbar - Disability support worker - 0400301067
Marion Marsters - Customer service - 0434375085 Email: m93marsters@icloud.com
Monil - Social worker/ Service coordinator- 0408897138 Email: monil.dangol@rloa.org.au
Gina Biwaya - Sil coordinator - 0406355582 Email: georginabiway56@yahoo.com.au
Timeline
Nursing Student (Placement 3rd Year)
Logan Hospital - Children's Ward
04.2022 - 05.2022
Lifestyle Disability Support
Rural Lifestyle options Australia
01.2022 - Current
Nursing Student (Placement 3rd Year)
Placement: Respiratory Ward Logan Hospital
04.2021 - 05.2021
Disability Support Worker
Beacon Support
02.2021 - 02.2025
Nursing Assistant
First Choice Care Agency
07.2017 - 08.2020
Nursing Student (Placement 2nd Year)
Placement: Logan Hospital Rehabilitation Ward
05.2017 - 05.2017
Nursing Assistant
Carestaff Nursing
06.2016 - 05.2017
Bachelors of Nursing/Midwifery - Health Care
Griffith University
Diploma in Healthcare - Health Care
Griffith College
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