FAITH CHEBICHII
CAMERON PARK,NSW
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.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Support Worker
New Horizons
08.2023 - Current
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
- 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.
- Maintained safety with tidy, clean, and hazard-free home environments.
- Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviors, and incidents.
- Delivered exceptional personal care services, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding assistance.
- Prepared nutritious meals to meet individual dietary needs for clients.
- Provided high level of physical support by lifting, adjusting, and moving clients.
- Provided emotional support to clients during challenging times, fostering resilience and coping skills.
- 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.
- Managed medications effectively for clients under strict supervision from healthcare professionals, ensuring adherence to prescribed treatment plans.
- Checked medication schedules and patient needs to enforce medication administration standards team-wide.
- Conducted in-home visits to provide supportive services.
Support Worker
Oxley Home Care
10.2022 - 08.2023
- 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 quality of life for clients with physical and intellectual disabilities through compassionate care and assistance.
- Maintained safety with tidy, clean, and hazard-free home environments.
- Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviors, and incidents.
- Prepared nutritious meals to meet individual dietary needs for clients.
- Provided high level of physical support by lifting, adjusting, and moving clients.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- 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.
- Managed medications effectively for clients under strict supervision from healthcare professionals, ensuring adherence to prescribed treatment plans.
- Improved client independence by developing personalized support plans tailored to individual needs and goals.
- 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.
- Entertained, conversed, and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
Personal Care Assistant
Whiddon Age Care
04.2022 - 08.2022
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted with transferring and positioning clients, ensuring proper body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury for both parties.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Contributed to a positive home atmosphere by engaging clients in conversation and recreational activities tailored to their interests.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Enhanced client well-being by assisting with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Improved client comfort by providing exceptional personal care and maintaining a clean, safe environment.
- Promoted independence with structured routines and clear communication to support clients in their daily lives.
- Ensured timely medication administration, managing accurate records of dosages and schedules for multiple clients.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, promptly reporting any abnormal findings to medical professionals for further evaluation.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep, and eating patterns in medical record books.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Newcastle
Newcastle, NSW12.2026
Skills
- Daily living assistance
- Housekeeping and meal preparation
- Personal Care
- Independent Living Support
- Documentation And Reporting
- Incident Reports
- Disability Services
- Mobility support
- Meal Planning
- Health and safety
- Household chores
- Dressing assistance
Timeline
Support Worker
New Horizons
08.2023 - Current
Support Worker
Oxley Home Care
10.2022 - 08.2023
Personal Care Assistant
Whiddon Age Care
04.2022 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Newcastle
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