Emma Turner-Mc Laughlin
Adelaide,SA
Summary
Dynamic Disability Support Worker with proven expertise at JeHeartCare in medication administration and client advocacy. Successfully developed individualized care plans and organized support groups, enhancing client well-being and family understanding. Recognized for effective team collaboration and maintaining meticulous client records, ensuring optimal care and progress monitoring.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Disability Support Worker
JeHeartCare
Adelaide, South Australia
08.2023 - Current
- 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.
- Organized support groups to help families understand and support client or patient.
- Monitored and evaluated client progress compared to measurable treatment and care plan goals.
- Conducted assessments of client abilities and needs to create individualized care plans.
- Monitored client progress and reported any changes in behavior or health conditions to supervisor.
- Maintained organized filing system for client records, providing complete documentation of all interactions.
- Advocated for clients to resolve medical or personal crises.
- Transported patients safely to social activities and doctors appointments.
- Administered medication to patients according to strict schedules.
- Participated in team meetings with supervisors, doctors, nurses, therapists.
- Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Modified treatment plans to accommodate changes in clients' health or progress.
- Organized recreational and educational activities for clients according to individual needs.
- Managed challenging behaviors through positive reinforcement techniques.
- Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium and high protein diets.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as eating, dressing, and grooming.
- Documented services and collected required data for evaluation.
Education
Cert 4 Disability - Heath
Celtic Training
Adelaide, SA06-2025
Certificate 111 Disability Support Worker - Health And Personal Care
Celtic Training
Adelaide, SA12-2022
Skills
- Medication administration
- Client assessment
- Care plan development
- Client advocacy
- Record management
- Team collaboration
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
JeHeartCare
08.2023 - Current
Cert 4 Disability - Heath
Celtic Training
Certificate 111 Disability Support Worker - Health And Personal Care
Celtic Training
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