Debra Summers
Amaroo ,ACT
Summary
I have a 40 year history of Enrolled Nursing, in England and Australia, both in the clinical settings as well as in the community.
My Nursing career has given me experience in all fields of patient care such as Aged care, Medical and surgical Nursing, Community Nursing and trauma and burns Nursing, all of which has included care for patients with intellectual disabilities and/or physical disabilities.
On moving to Canberra in 2019, I decided to apply said experience to work as a support worker to assist clients with their every day living needs, so as to help them remain in their homes . My position as a Disability support worker was most rewarding and I look forward to such a position again.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Disability Support Worker
Quest
02.2020 - 02.2023
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
- Developed strong interpersonal relationships with clients, earning their trust and respect through consistent empathy and understanding.
- Supported clients in maintaining a clean living space by assisting with household tasks such as laundry, meal preparation, and general tidying.
- Enhanced quality of life for clients with physical and intellectual disabilities through compassionate care and assistance.
- Maintained safety with tidy, clean, and hazard-free home environments.
- Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviors, and incidents.
- Provided high level of physical support by lifting, adjusting, and moving clients.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Provided emotional support to clients during challenging times, fostering resilience and coping skills.
- Communicated regularly with family members about client progress, addressing any concerns or questions promptly.
- Managed medications effectively for clients under strict supervision from healthcare professionals, ensuring adherence to prescribed treatment plans.
- Supported clients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Assisted individuals in developing life skills and achieving personal goals.
Education
State Enrolled Nurse - Nursing
Barking And Havering Health Authority
Essex UKSkills
- Daily living assistance
- Documentation And Reporting
- Client Confidentiality
- Computer Skills
- Medication organization
- Multicultural Sensitivity
- Palliative Care
- Medication management
- Crisis intervention
- Transportation assistance
- Patient documentation
- Behavioral management
- Health monitoring
- Relationship building
- Effective communication
- Emotional support
Certification
State Enrollment Nursing 1985
Ear, nose and throat Nursing- Midlands institute of Otolaryngology
Burns Management
Diabetes Management
Covid 19 - Aged care modules 1-9 2023
NDIS Induction module 2022
Aboriginal Cultural learning 2016
Referees.
Ms Erika Harper
Registered Nurse. Royal Perth Hospital
erika_harper@hotmail.com
Tel:- 0405630524.
Ms Pauline Roaches
Clinical Nurse Royal Perth Hospital
Tel:-0457638726
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
Quest
02.2020 - 02.2023
State Enrolled Nurse - Nursing
Barking And Havering Health Authority