Derry David
Clyde North,VIC
Summary
Dedicated and experienced Registered Nurse with over 5 years of experience in India and over a year as a Personal Care Assistant in New Zealand. Possessing nearly 4 years of experience as a disability support worker in Victoria, Australia, currently employed at Afford (Australian Foundation for Disability). Recognized for reliability and teamwork skills, approaches tasks with efficiency, and upholds strong medical ethics as an integral part of professional practice.
Experienced with providing comprehensive care and support to individuals with disabilities. Utilizes effective communication and interpersonal skills to build trusting relationships and ensure client well-being. Strong understanding of personalized care plans and daily living assistance to enhance client quality of life.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Disability Support Worker
Afford (Australian Foundation for Disability)
04.2022 - Current
Disability Support Worker
Best Of Home Care
12.2021 - 12.2023
Disability Support Worker
HealthCare Australia
10.2021 - 07.2022
Disability Support Worker
St James Terrace
09.2020 - 07.2022
Personal Care Assistant
Middlemore Hospital
01.2017 - 10.2018
- Bureau and Ward 33 East
Registered Nurse
Tata Medical Centre
06.2011 - 09.2016
- Intensive Care Unit
Registered Nurse
Bharati Vidyapeeth Medical Foundation and Research Centre Hospital
06.2008 - 06.2009
- Medical Unit and ICU
Education
Certificate III - Individual Support
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bharati Vidyapeeth University College of Nursing
01.2008
Skills
- Providing confidentiality, dignity, and privacy to patients always
- Assist the individual in their ADLS
- Able to work under unpredictable circumstances
- Undertake duties required by management to assist the organization in achieving its goals
- Can remain calm in demanding situations and support others at the same time
- Awareness of Health and Safety and infection control policies
- Fully aware of equality and diversity issues
- Basic knowledge of personal care and excellent hygiene skills
- Delivering care as per their plans
- Assisting participants in accessing their weekly plans to help them reach their goals
- Assisting the Clients with Alzheimer’s Disease, Dementia, and geriatric problems
- Assisting Clients with Mental health disorders like Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder
- Assisting patients with any occupational, physiotherapy and recreational activities
- Communicate with the family and relatives of the patients
- Create and maintain participant progress notes
- Accompanying to appointments
- Daily living assistance
- Problem-solving
- Housekeeping and meal preparation
- Personal care
- Independent living support
- Documentation and reporting
Certification
- Essential First Aid and CPR
- Adult Difficult Airway Management Course.
- Medication Training Certificate
- Hand hygiene certificate
- Food handling certificate
- NDIS worker orientation module completion
Languages
Hindi
Full Professional
English
Full Professional
Malayalam
Full Professional
Tamil
Full Professional
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
Afford (Australian Foundation for Disability)
04.2022 - Current
Disability Support Worker
Best Of Home Care
12.2021 - 12.2023
Disability Support Worker
HealthCare Australia
10.2021 - 07.2022
Disability Support Worker
St James Terrace
09.2020 - 07.2022
Personal Care Assistant
Middlemore Hospital
01.2017 - 10.2018
Registered Nurse
Tata Medical Centre
06.2011 - 09.2016
Registered Nurse
Bharati Vidyapeeth Medical Foundation and Research Centre Hospital
06.2008 - 06.2009
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bharati Vidyapeeth University College of Nursing
Certificate III - Individual Support
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