Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
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Gabriel Lacroix

Bligh Park,NSW

Summary

Highly empathetic and compassionate Disability Support Worker with 3 years experience providing excellent care to individuals with disabilities. Skilled in assisting with daily activities, promoting independence, and advocating for client's rights. Strong communication skills and ability to create a safe and welcoming environment. Adept at collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure the highest quality of care. Passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of people living with disabilities.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Disability Support Worker

Kath Von Witt
02.2022 - Current
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities.
  • Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
  • Developed strong interpersonal relationships with clients, earning their trust and respect through consistent empathy and understanding.
  • Supported clients in maintaining a clean living space by assisting with household tasks and teaching them life skills such us using public transport, and preparation of meals.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Managed medications effectively for clients under strict supervision from healthcare professionals, ensuring adherence to prescribed treatment plans.

Disability Support Worker

Belinda Mitchell
03.2021 - Current
  • Trained life skills: road safety, public transport use and cooking light meals.
  • Proposed social events, appointments, and places of worship.
  • Drove client safely to social activities and appointments.
  • Supported clients in maintaining a clean living space by assisting with household tasks such as laundry, and general tidying.
  • Assisted client with medication.
  • Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviors, and incidents.

Education

Sydney

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism

Juan Agustin Mazza
Argentina
12.1998

Skills

  • Daily living assistance
  • Housekeeping and meal preparation
  • Personal Care
  • Independent Living Support
  • Documentation skills
  • Client Confidentiality
  • Computer Skills
  • Creative Thinking

Certification

  • First Aid and CPR Training - 2024
  • Police check.
  • Working with Children check.
  • 'Quality, Safety and You' NSDI Worker Orientation Module.

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Disability Support Worker

Kath Von Witt
02.2022 - Current

Disability Support Worker

Belinda Mitchell
03.2021 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism

Juan Agustin Mazza
Gabriel Lacroix