Donna Hibbs
Lakes Creek,QLD
Summary
Accomplished Disability Support Worker with a proven track record at Only You Support Services, enhancing client independence by 30% through personalized support plans and exceptional relationship-building skills. Expert in health and safety protocols and adept at documentation and reporting, consistently ensuring client confidentiality and well-being. 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 Angelman syndrome disability support. Caring Disability Support Worker skilled at working with individuals living with Eating Disorder, ASD 2 issues. Versed in daily living support, meal preparation, and mobility assistance. Offers excellent interpersonal and communication skills developed through field experience.
Certificate
Epilepsy
First Aid / CPR
Asthma
NDIS Modules
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Disability Support Worker
Only You Support Services
09.2023 - Current
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
- Supported clients in maintaining a clean living space by assisting with household tasks such as laundry, meal preparation, and general tidying.
- Developed strong interpersonal relationships with clients, earning their trust and respect through consistent empathy and understanding.
- Maintained safety with tidy, clean, and hazard-free home environments.
- Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviors, and incidents.
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Promoted a safe and inclusive environment for all clients by enforcing policies and procedures consistently.
- Managed medications effectively for clients under strict supervision from healthcare professionals, ensuring adherence to prescribed treatment plans.
- Improved client independence by developing personalized support plans tailored to individual needs and goals.
- Kept accurate records for client files and handled related paperwork.
- Checked medication schedules and patient needs to enforce medication administration standards team-wide.
- Maintained detailed records of patient progress, documentation of services and case notes.
- Drain catheter and clean
- Set up feeding machine
Disability Support Worker
Better Care Living
01.2023 - Current
- 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.
- Maintained safety with tidy, clean, and hazard-free home environments.
- Enhanced quality of life for clients with physical and intellectual disabilities through compassionate care and assistance.
- Delivered exceptional personal care services, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding assistance.
- Provided high level of physical support by lifting, adjusting, and moving clients.
- Prepared nutritious meals to meet individual dietary needs for clients.
- Communicated regularly with family members about client progress, addressing any concerns or questions promptly.
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Checked medication schedules and patient needs to enforce medication administration standards team-wide.
Disability Support Worker
Your Way Support Services
03.2019 - 06.2022
- 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.
- Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviors, and incidents.
- Delivered exceptional personal care services, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding assistance.
- 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.
- Prepared nutritious meals to meet individual dietary needs for clients.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Communicated regularly with family members about client progress, addressing any concerns or questions promptly.
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Promoted a safe and inclusive environment for all clients by enforcing policies and procedures consistently.
- Checked medication schedules and patient needs to enforce medication administration standards team-wide.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress, adjusting support strategies as needed to maximize outcomes.
- Maintained detailed records of patient progress, documentation of services and case notes.
Childcare Assistant
QCCS
02.2015 - 01.2019
- Supervised free play and other activities to keep children safe.
- Supervised outdoor playtime, ensuring safety while encouraging physical activity and exploration.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment by maintaining clean and organized spaces for daily use.
- Assisted with meal preparation and feeding to meet children's dietary needs.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Managed daily routines including meal preparation, naptime, and activity setup for efficient operations.
- Built strong relationships with parents by providing regular progress updates and addressing concerns promptly.
- Boosted children''s cognitive development with age-appropriate educational games and activities.
- Read and told stories to promote and support overall language development.
- Monitored children's progress and identified areas of improvement.
- Established positive relationships with parent to collaboratively promote child's wellbeing.
- Supported early language development through storytelling, songs, and interactive conversations with children.
- Maintained daily records of children's individual activities, behaviors, meals, and naps.
- Helped with creation of age-appropriate activities to keep children positively engaged.
- Assisted in monitoring children''s progress by conducting regular observations and assessments as needed.
- Maintained child-friendly environment by allowing frequent access to outdoor activities.
- Collaborated with other childcare professionals to continuously improve the quality of care provided to children.
- Engaged with children individually to encourage physical activity and academic curiosity.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Maintained clean, neat and hazard-free areas to protect kids, personnel and families.
- Logged information regarding naps, feedings, and any medications administered.
- Handled daily administrative tasks efficiently to minimize time away from children.
- Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.
- Maintained group discipline through positive reinforcement, behavior modeling, and collaboration with parents.
Education
Certifice 111 - Disability Support Worker
TAFE Queensland
Bracken Ridge, QLD01-2021
Certificate III / Diploma - Child Care
TAFE Queensland
Bracken Ridge, QLD04-2012
Skills
- Daily living assistance
- Housekeeping and meal preparation
- Personal Care
- Relationship Building
- Documentation skills
- Documentation And Reporting
- Incident Reports
- Disability Services
- Mobility support
- Catheter changing
- Household chores
- Family Communication
- Medication
- Behaviour Support Plans
- Personal care assistance
Camping
loving going camping with the family, Friends and just hubby and I going to many different place
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
Only You Support Services
09.2023 - Current
Disability Support Worker
Better Care Living
01.2023 - Current
Disability Support Worker
Your Way Support Services
03.2019 - 06.2022
Childcare Assistant
QCCS
02.2015 - 01.2019
Certifice 111 - Disability Support Worker
TAFE Queensland
Certificate III / Diploma - Child Care
TAFE Queensland
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