ERASTUS LOSUTE
RIVERVALE,Australia
Summary
A passionate and dedicated Disability Support Worker with over two years of experience providing high-quality care to individuals with disabilities. Skilled in assisting clients with personal care, social support, community access, and promoting independence. Proficient in manual handling, medication administration, and daily living assistance. Committed to improving clients' well-being through compassionate care and support.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Disability Support Worker
Compassionate Care WA
09.2023 - Current
- Assisting individuals with disabilities in daily activities, personal care, and hygiene, while maintaining a compassionate and supportive approach
- Typical tasks include showering, dressing, and feeding
- Helping to enhance emotional, social, and physical well-being through various activities
- Supporting mealtime management, housekeeping, and shopping tasks to ensure a clean and healthy living environment
- Administering medications as needed
- Providing psychological counseling, emotional support, and companionship to clients to encourage positive mindsets and prevent depression, while also supporting physical and mental exercises
- Keeping detailed records of clients' information through daily progress notes
- Using strong assessment skills to determine the required care and support for clients in their daily activities
Support Worker
Ability WA
05.2022 - 08.2023
- Provide personal care, social support, and community access to clients with varying needs
- Engage clients in daily living activities, helping them with cooking, cleaning, and household tasks
- Facilitate transportation for therapy sessions, medical appointments, and community engagements
- Administer medication and perform manual handling for clients with mobility limitations
- Prepare and submit detailed documentation on client progress and care delivery
Support worker
MOBILITY RECRUITMENT
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Assisting with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming
- Providing social support and companionship to individuals with disabilities, helping them stay connected and engaged with their community
- Assisting with travel to appointments, outings, and other activities
- Helping with medication administration, procurement, and other related tasks
- Supporting with household chores such as cleaning, laundry, and grocery shopping
- Aiding in the overall health and wellness of individuals by coordinating with healthcare professionals and assisting them in meeting their health goals
- Preparing and maintaining client notes and documenting general household management tasks
- Helping clients access community activities, including organizing trips to the beach, sports, and other interests
Education
Certificate III - Individual Support: Ageing & Disability
Kingsway Vocational Training
06-2024
Skills
- PEG feeding and specialized care
- Mental Health practices
- Person-Centered Care
- Administering medications
- Manual handling
- Clients with Dementia
- Emotional and behavioural support
- Direct personal care
- Assistance with bathing
- Grooming
- Toileting
- Mobility support
- Oral hygiene
- Household tasks
- Gardening
- Laundry
- Ironing
- Problem-solving abilities
- General reasoning skills
- Client progress documentation
- Social support
- Community access
Education And Certification
- Certificate III in Individual Support
- Current First Aid and CPR certification
- Manual Handling Certificate
- Medication Competency
- Driver’s License
- NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Working with Children Check
- NDIS Orientation Module
- Holds a National Police Clearance
- Holds a hand hygiene training certificate
- Completed Food Safety and Handling training
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
Compassionate Care WA
09.2023 - Current
Support Worker
Ability WA
05.2022 - 08.2023
Support worker
MOBILITY RECRUITMENT
03.2022 - 06.2022
Certificate III - Individual Support: Ageing & Disability
Kingsway Vocational Training
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