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Frances Forgan

Milton,New South Wales

Summary

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

CCWT

Staying Connected When Emotions Run High

Illawarra Heath

Associate of Arts - Visual Arts

RMIT
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