EBERE ONWUEGBUCHULAM
JOHNSTON
Summary
Skilled and compassionate Disability Support Worker with proven expertise in client direct care and housekeeping, honed at different reputable organizations. Achieved significant improvements in clients' living skills, leveraging strong documentation skills and a client-centered approach. Excelled in maintaining privacy and safety, demonstrating exceptional interpersonal abilities and a commitment to enhancing client independence. Dedicated professional skilled in delivering quality care to individuals with disabilities. Proven record in providing assistance with daily living activities, emotional support, and connecting individuals with resources and services in the community. Experienced in developing positive relationships with clients and their families. Seeking to utilize excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills to complete tasks. Reliable with a good work ethic and the ability to quickly adapt to new tasks and environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Disability Support Worker
Options Health Services
06.2024 - 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.
- Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviors, and incidents.
- Prepared nutritious meals to meet individual dietary needs for clients.
- Assisted clients in reaching personal goals through targeted skill-building activities and therapeutic interventions.
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
Support Worker
TK Community Care
05.2024 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Helped clients manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
- Enhanced the quality of care for clients by providing personalized support and assistance with daily living activities.
- Transported clients to appointments, shopping venues and entertainment events according to determined schedule.
- Established trusting relationships with clients and their families through empathetic communication and active listening.
- Developed strong rapport with clients by consistently demonstrating respect, understanding, and genuine concern for their wellbeing.
Disability Support Worker
Shinning Star Support
03.2022 - 04.2024
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders
- Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas
- Provided individualized assistance to clients with disabilities, including physical, mental and emotional needs
- Transported clients to facilitate access to employment, health care, and community life
- Maintained accurate records of client progress using appropriate documentation methods
- Built positive relationships with clients and families
- Provided daily direct support and direct care to clients with disabilities or disadvantages
- Provided transportation for medical appointments, recreational activities or other outings as needed
Disability Support Worker
MMT Care
02.2022 - 04.2024
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients
- Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments
- Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviors, and incidents
- Maintained safety with tidy, clean, and hazard-free home environments
- Provided individualized assistance to clients with disabilities, including physical, mental and emotional needs
- Built positive relationships with clients and families
- Provided daily direct support and direct care to clients with disabilities or disadvantages
- Assisted clients in developing independent living skills such as personal hygiene, budgeting, meal preparation and job-seeking
- Maintained accurate records of client progress using appropriate documentation methods
- Transported clients to facilitate access to employment, health care, and community life
- Provided transportation for medical appointments, recreational activities or other outings as needed
- Facilitated access to community resources and recreational activities
Carer
St Joseph Care Home – Nigeria
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Initiated creative ways to stimulate cognitive abilities of those suffering from memory loss or confusion; took a proactive approach when supporting individuals
- Engaged in meaningful conversations with service users to help build trust; listened attentively to concerns raised by clients or their families
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills to ensure that service users received the best possible care; liaised effectively with medical staff and other professionals
- Supported clients in maintaining independence by helping them to make decisions about their own lives; encouraged social interaction through outings and visits from family members
- Implemented strategies to manage challenging behaviours displayed by some service users; remained calm under pressure while dealing with difficult situations
- Administered medication safely in accordance with guidelines; ensured correct dosage levels were taken at the appropriate times
- Responded quickly and appropriately to emergency situations such as falls or seizures; administered first aid until medical assistance arrived
- Performed housekeeping duties such as laundry, cleaning, tidying up living areas, shopping for groceries; provided respite services when necessary
- Undertook basic nursing duties including wound dressing, catheter management and monitoring vital signs where required
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Nursing Candidate
Charles Darwin University
11.2026
Skills
- Client Privacy
- Computer Skills
- Housekeeping Skills
- Meal Planning
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Documentation Skills
- Working with children
- First Aid & perform CPR
- National Police Check
- Safe Handling and Administration of Medication
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
Options Health Services
06.2024 - Current
Support Worker
TK Community Care
05.2024 - Current
Disability Support Worker
Shinning Star Support
03.2022 - 04.2024
Disability Support Worker
MMT Care
02.2022 - 04.2024
Carer
St Joseph Care Home – Nigeria
01.2016 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Nursing Candidate
Charles Darwin University
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