Tarjani Patel
Treeby,WA
Summary
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 giving care to disable Patients.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Disability Support Worker
S&S Disability Services
09.2023 - 02.2024
- Facilitated support groups for patients and families dealing with chronic illnesses.
- Coordinated transportation arrangements for clients to attend medical appointments or partake in social activities safely.
- Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the disability support field.
- Conducted in-home visits to provide supportive services.
- Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviors, and incidents.
- Checked medication schedules and patient needs to enforce medication administration standards team-wide.
- Delivered exceptional personal care services, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding assistance.
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Supported clients in maintaining a clean living space by assisting with household tasks such as laundry, meal preparation, and general tidying.
- Communicated regularly with family members about client progress, addressing any concerns or questions promptly.
Chef
Bethel Aged Care
04.2020 - 08.2023
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Managed food costs, sourcing ingredients from local suppliers to support community partnerships and sustainable practices.
- Obtained fresh, local ingredients to improve dish flavors and limit grocery costs.
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
- Cultivated a positive work culture among kitchen staff through open communication lines and mutual respect within the team.
- Collaborated with staff members to create meals for Patients.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Education
Certificate IV in Disability - Disability Studies
Supreme Education And Training Pty Ltd
Melbourne, VIC04.2023
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid - Disability Studies
Supreme Education And Training Pty Ltd
Melbourne, VIC04.2023
Manual Handling Training - Disability Studies
Supreme Eduaction And Training
Melbourne, VIC04.2023
Skills
- Family Member Counseling
- Social history intake procedures
- Elderly Care
- Multicultural Sensitivity
- Patient support
- Risk Assessments
- Transfer Techniques
- Community Health Services
- Appointment management
- Relationship Building
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
S&S Disability Services
09.2023 - 02.2024
Chef
Bethel Aged Care
04.2020 - 08.2023
Certificate IV in Disability - Disability Studies
Supreme Education And Training Pty Ltd
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid - Disability Studies
Supreme Education And Training Pty Ltd
Manual Handling Training - Disability Studies
Supreme Eduaction And Training