Donna Maree Howe
Devonport
Summary
I am an easy going, caring person whom loves caring for the elderly and dementia folks. I am a quick learner, will ask questions if I need help. I am reliable,very helpful also have lots of knowledge to share.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
4051
4051
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Disability Support Worker
ApHorizons
DEVONPORT
11.2025 - 03.2026
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Supported individuals in achieving personal goals and enhancing independence.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress and care plans.
- Facilitated communication between clients and their families for better understanding.
- Implemented recreational activities to promote social engagement among clients.
- Ensured a safe and supportive environment for all clients at ApHorizons.
- Assisted in developing self-care skills such as personal hygiene practices.
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
- Managed challenging behaviors through positive reinforcement techniques.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as eating, dressing, and grooming.
- Provided emotional support to individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
- Transported clients to appointments, social events, and other activities as needed.
- Made beds, swept floors, and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Encouraged independence by teaching skills needed for everyday life.
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths and wheelchairs by following safe lifting techniques.
- Monitored client progress and reported any changes in behavior or health conditions to supervisor.
- Maintained records of services provided, client progress, and goals achieved.
- Administered medication according to doctor's orders and monitored side effects.
- Assisted individuals in performing wide range of housekeeping functions to develop levels of ability.
- Lifted, moved, and adjusted clients to ambulate individuals for diverse needs.
- Participated in team meetings with supervisors, doctors, nurses, therapists.
- Developed strategies to help individuals cope with their disability.
- Facilitated communication between nonverbal individuals using sign language or other methods.
- Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium, and high protein diets.
- Instructed clients on proper use of adaptive equipment such as wheelchairs and walkers.
Personal Care Assistant
Mt St Vincent
Ulverstone
01.2024 - 11.2025
- Worked mainly night shift for a lot of months
- Really enjoy night work
- Love caring for the elderly and vulnerable
- Live working with dementia
- Assisted residents with daily living activities to promote independence.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to enhance residents' well-being.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in living spaces for a safe environment.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to implement personalized care plans.
- Monitored and documented residents' health conditions regularly for staff review.
Education
Year 10 high school -
Latrobe high school
Certificate 111 - aged care and individual support
Mt St vincent
Skills
- Medication certification
- Cpr & First aid
- Current police check
- Wwvp card
- Ndis workers
Websites
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 11/01/77
Open Source Work
01/01/24, 11/01/25
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
ApHorizons
11.2025 - 03.2026
Personal Care Assistant
Mt St Vincent
01.2024 - 11.2025
Year 10 high school -
Latrobe high school
Certificate 111 - aged care and individual support
Mt St vincent