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Diana Dorkic

Haberfield,NSW

Summary

Caring, compassionate and responsible individual with focused energy with a strong commitment to providing quality and high level care in aged care within the community environment so that the frail, elderly and people with disabilities and limited movement can live with maximum dignity, comfort and independence in their own homes.

Acquired extensive training in all aspects of Community service work with 8 years of experience with high end needs Disability clients within the field of Huntington's disease, Bipolar disorder, Manic depression, Multiple sclerosis, Dementia care, Cancer and Arthritis sufferers with minimal supervision and ability to organise and perform tasks to meet client care needs within timeframe agreed.

Training in CPR, fire safety and infection control.

Certificate of completion for NDIS worker. Hardworking Disability Support Worker dedicated to comprehensive, compassionate and individualized patient care. Manages appointments and medication, assists with bathing and grooming and maintains tidy environments. Expert in [Type] disability support.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Disability & Aged Care Support Worker

Alliance Community
11.2015 - Current

*Supporting and assisting people within the community who are frail, aged or disabled and their carers and families to remain independent and obtain quality of life in their homes.

*Providing a service that is focused on the individual needs and choices of the client and their significant others.

*Encouraging and support the client to develop and utilise self advocacy and positive communication skills to effectively communicate their needs, goals and desires within the individual service planning process.

*Providing a high quality of personal care in a home environment so as to maintain health, dignity and privacy of the client.

*Include a safe, clean, tidy and hygienic work environment in accordance to OH&S requirements and ensure all entries and exists are clear from obstructions.

*Personal care assistance with activities of daily living, toileting, bed, bathing, showering, grooming, transfer from bed to chair/wheelchair, meal preparation, light household tasks and activities.

*Respect and develop professional relationships with clients and other related services using appropriate terminology and creating a safe and comfortable environment.

*Provide a high level of physical assistance to clients including all aspects of manual handling, lifting, bending and stretching and physical transfers of clients.

*Assist and monitor medication.

*Assist in daily planning, advocacy, communication and transport as required by the service or the people we support in both the clients home or within the community.

*Assist clients to access and purchase items with their own money in accordance with scope's procedures, record attendance and complete time sheets.

  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviours to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
  • Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
  • Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.

Product Specialist/ Sales Assistant

Priceline Pty Ltd
06.2008 - 11.2009
  • Experience in a retail environment with comprehensive knowledge of inventory control, handling and managing of cash and credit card facilities, register operations, achieving sale targets, maintaining presentation standards and merchandising.
  • Demonstrated the core and special features of each product or service to help customers see the benefits.
  • Consulted with customers to understand their needs and suggest the best fitting products.
  • Learned about competitor's products to stay ready for common questions and redirect objections toward the current promotion.
  • Involved in display models, stocktaking procedures.
  • Assisted with demonstrations for [Product or Service] to showcase functionality.

Education

Certificate IV in Disability - Disability Health Support

Wentworth College Pty Ltd
Sydney, NSW
11.2017

Assist Clients With Medication - Medication Aide

Wentworth College Pty Ltd
Sydney, NSW
11.2017

Certificate 3 in Health Service Assistant - Nutrition And Dietetic Support

Sydney Institute of Technology Ultimo
Sydney, NSW
12.2007

Certificate 2 Community Pharmacy - Community Pharmacy

Wal Scerri Pharmacy Academy
Sydney, NSW
06.2004

Skills

  • Experience in Community environments with comprehensive knowledge of interaction with clients that are frail, aged or have high needs disability
  • Organize community support
  • First aid knowledge
  • Meal preparation
  • Housekeeping tasks
  • Physical strength
  • Emotional support
  • Infection control
  • Community integration
  • Activity planning
  • Behaviour management
  • Healthcare documentation
  • Team collaboration
  • Organizational skills
  • Nutrition knowledge
  • Active listening
  • Problem-solving abilities

Timeline

Disability & Aged Care Support Worker

Alliance Community
11.2015 - Current

Product Specialist/ Sales Assistant

Priceline Pty Ltd
06.2008 - 11.2009

Certificate IV in Disability - Disability Health Support

Wentworth College Pty Ltd

Assist Clients With Medication - Medication Aide

Wentworth College Pty Ltd

Certificate 3 in Health Service Assistant - Nutrition And Dietetic Support

Sydney Institute of Technology Ultimo

Certificate 2 Community Pharmacy - Community Pharmacy

Wal Scerri Pharmacy Academy
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