With 15 years of experience as a Disability Support Worker, I am skilled in providing compassionate and knowledgeable care to individuals living with disabilities, helping them achieve their personal goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Disability Drop in Support
caresouth
Nowra
08.2008 - 03.2024
Created detailed and individualized plans to best support patients.
Coordinated doctor appointments, exercise, recreation and family visits to maintain schedule.
Lifted, moved and adjusted clients to ambulate individuals for diverse needs.
Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
Facilitated communication between caregivers and clients regarding current issues or concerns related to client's health status or well-being.
Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary client care and daily function assistance.
Maintained organized filing system for client records, providing complete documentation of all interactions.
Coordinated patient care plans with doctors and registered nurses and communicated treatment steps to patients.
Guided clients in development of skills and strategies for dealing with individual problems.
Monitored and evaluated client progress compared to measurable treatment and care plan goals.
Collaborated with other professionals to assess client needs.
Provided information to access financial assistance, legal aid or housing.
Educated clients on options to assist in making informed decisions.
Advocated for clients to resolve medical or personal crises.
Directed activities to promote growth in mental, emotional and educational areas.
Directed activities to foster social and emotional development for at-risk youth.
Guided clients through transition to independent living within community.
Maintained accurate records and documented client data in company databases.
Collaborated with social workers to support patients.
Referred clients to substance abuse treatment programs and outpatient dual diagnosis treatment programs.
Prepared clients for self-management and decision-making responsibilities.
Worked closely with disabled or impoverished individuals to locate helpful financial resources and community programs.
Education
Trauma Informed Practice
Caresouth
Online
07-2020
Cert 111 Individual Support Disability - Disability Independent Support
Shoalhaven Tafe
Nowra, NSW
12-2016
Guided Incident Response Training
Sal Consulting
Nowra, NSW
10-2016
Dual Disability Mental Illness And Intellectual Di
CCWT
Nowra
03-2012
Staying Connected When Emotions Run High
Illawarra Heath
Nowra, NSW
Associate of Arts - Visual Arts
RMIT
Melbourne, VIC
Skills
Reliable and trustworthy
Problem Resolution
First Aid/CPR
Written and Verbal Communication
Individual Support Plans
Independent Living Support
Progress Documentation
Client Education
Family Communication
Client Needs Assessment
Meal Planning
Youth Services
Medication schedules
Health meals and snacks
Appointment management
Client Transportation
Daily living assistance
Art Instruction
friendly and caring
Timeline
Disability Drop in Support
caresouth
08.2008 - 03.2024
Trauma Informed Practice
Caresouth
Cert 111 Individual Support Disability - Disability Independent Support
Shoalhaven Tafe
Guided Incident Response Training
Sal Consulting
Dual Disability Mental Illness And Intellectual Di