Summary
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Work History
Education
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Hobbies and Interests
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Douglas JOE MENSAH

Pakenham Upper,VIC

Summary

Personable and compassionate individual with strong commitment to providing high-quality care and support. Knowledge of best practices in disability support and proficient in assisting with daily living activities and maintaining safe environment. Dedicated to enhancing well-being and independence of those in need through supportive and empathetic care. Offering solid foundation in compassionate care and support, eager to learn and grow within this environment. Brings ability to quickly grasp new concepts and techniques related to disability support. Ready to use and develop communication and problem-solving skills as a Disability Support Worker.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Disability Support Worker

NEWDOWN
02.2020 - 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.
  • 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.
  • Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviour, and incidents.
  • Delivered exceptional personal care services, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding assistance.
  • Provided high level of physical support by lifting, adjusting, and moving 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.

Disability Support Worker

My Link assist
01.2020 - 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.
  • Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
  • Assisted clients in reaching personal goals through targeted skill-building activities and therapeutic interventions.
  • Communicated regularly with family members about client progress, addressing any concerns or questions promptly.
  • Provided emotional support to clients during challenging times, fostering resilience and coping skills.
  • Facilitated community integration for clients by organizing outings, social events, and other opportunities for engagement.
  • Managed medications effectively for clients under strict supervision from healthcare professionals, ensuring adherence to prescribed treatment plans.
  • Coordinated transportation arrangements for clients to attend medical appointments or partake in social activities safely.

Disability Support Worker

Sunrise2Sunrise
01.2019 - 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.
  • Maintained safety with tidy, clean, and hazard-free home environments.
  • Prepared nutritious meals to meet individual dietary needs for clients.
  • Provided high level of physical support by lifting, adjusting, and moving clients.
  • Delivered exceptional personal care services, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding assistance.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.

Education

Certificate IV - Mental Health

National Career Institute

Certificate IV - Disability

Metro College of technology

Manual Handling -

Skills

    • Epilepsy management
    • Knowledge of health and safety skills
    • Medication administration
    • Proper Documentation
    • Conflict resolution
    • Team working skills
    • Punctuality
    • Timely delivery of quality support services
      • Daily living assistance
      • Problem-solving
      • Housekeeping and meal preparation
      • Personal care
      • Documentation skills
      • Documentation and reporting
      • Client confidentiality

Hobbies and Interests

  • Travelling
  • Outdoor activities
  • Nature walks
  • Watching movies and making friends
  • Volunteer work, social and communal work to network and make a difference

Timeline

Disability Support Worker

NEWDOWN
02.2020 - Current

Disability Support Worker

My Link assist
01.2020 - Current

Disability Support Worker

Sunrise2Sunrise
01.2019 - Current

Certificate IV - Mental Health

National Career Institute

Certificate IV - Disability

Metro College of technology

Manual Handling -

Douglas JOE MENSAH