Donna Price
Newcastle,NSW
Summary
Dedicated Disability Support Worker with a strong history at Belle Joy, recognized for enhancing client self-care through strategic treatment planning and effective crisis intervention. Expertise in empathetic communication and adaptive technology has led to significant improvements in client independence and overall well-being, showcasing a commitment to excellence in care coordination and assessment.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Disability Support Worker
Belle Joy
Newcastle, NSW
10.2021 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating.
- Tracked patient or client care and followed through to provide service effectiveness.
- Assisted in developing self-care skills such as personal hygiene practices.
- Managed challenging behaviors through positive reinforcement techniques.
- Collaborated with other professionals to develop treatment plans for clients.
- Maintained organized filing system for client records, providing complete documentation of all interactions.
- Provided assistance in the home environment including meal preparation and light housekeeping.
- Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Collaborated with other professionals to assess client needs.
- Referred client or family to appropriate community resources to obtain support for mental or physical illness.
- Instructed clients on proper use of adaptive equipment such as wheelchairs and walkers.
- Provided crisis intervention services during emergency situations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Newcastle High School
Hamilton, NSW12-1986
Skills
- Client assessment
- Crisis intervention
- Adaptive technology
- Behaviour management
- Documentation practices
- Care coordination
- Treatment planning
- Resource referral
- Self-care instruction
- Community outreach
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Conflict resolution
- Family communication
- Personal care assistance
- Verbal and written communication
- Client transportation
- Care documentation
- Feeding assistance
- Relationship building
- Recordkeeping proficiency
- Client confidentiality
- Empathy and patience
- Medication organization
- Emotional support & companionship
- Health meals and snacks
- Daily living requirements
- Problem-solving
- Compassionate care
- First aid and CPR
- Assistive technology
- Community integration
- Transportation assistance
- Individual support plans
- Hygiene assistance
- Healthcare documentation
- Daily living assistance
- Active listening
Affiliations
- Walking, swimming, socialising, going to sporting events & concerts
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- Cert III in Disability Support
- Working With Children Check
- Current Unlimited NSW Drivers License
- Current First Aid Certificate
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
Belle Joy
10.2021 - Current
High School Diploma -
Newcastle High School