Ellen Williams
Narre Warren,Vic
Summary
Caring Disability Support Worker skilled at working with individuals living with disabilities Versed in daily living support, meal preparation and mobility assistance. Offers excellent interpersonal and communication skills developed through field experience.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Disability Support Worker/ Team Leader
Kind and Care Supports
03.2023 - 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.
- 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.
- Provided emotional support to clients during challenging times, fostering resilience and coping skills.
- Communicated regularly with family members about client progress, addressing any concerns or questions promptly.
- 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.
- Implemented behavior management techniques when required for the safety of both clients and staff members involved.
- Kept accurate records for client files and handled related paperwork.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Worked closely with therapists and other specialists to implement prescribed interventions consistently, leading to measurable improvements in client functioning.
- Rostering to suit the right support worker to the right client .
- Leading a team of staff
- General running of a support living accommodation for people with a disability.
- Communicating with care teams and family members on a weekly basis.
- Setting up care team meetings when needed .
- Making sure all documents are update date with the correct information
- Following up with care teams for assessments and reports
- Supporting clients with all appointments .
Disability Support Worker
Claro
08.2015 - 08.2022
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients.
- Kept accurate records for client files and handled related paperwork.
- Adhered to company requirements for patient interactions and care standards.
- Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviors and incidents.
- Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
- Maintained safety with tidy, clean and hazard-free home environments.
- Provided high level of physical support by lifting, adjusting and moving clients.
Education
Certificate 4 In Disability -
JTI
Dandenong, VIC05.2014
Year 11 VCAL
Wodonga Tafe
Wodonga, VIC11.2011
Skills
- Daily Living Requirements
- Independent Living Support
- Time Management
- Mobility Support
- Medication Schedules
- Rostering
- Leading a team
- General running of a disability support accommodation house
- Communicating with care teams
- General Housekeeping
- Meal preparation
- Client Privacy
- Team work
Certification
- First aid certificate and CPR
- Working with children's check
- NDIS check
- Cert 4 disability
- Medication awareness
- Manual handling
- Cert 2 in community services
Timeline
Disability Support Worker/ Team Leader
Kind and Care Supports
03.2023 - Current
Disability Support Worker
Claro
08.2015 - 08.2022
- First aid certificate and CPR
- Working with children's check
- NDIS check
- Cert 4 disability
- Medication awareness
- Manual handling
- Cert 2 in community services
Certificate 4 In Disability -
JTI
Year 11 VCAL
Wodonga Tafe
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