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Gabrielle Rochester

Burrell Creek,NSW

Summary

Compassionate disability support worker with extensive experience in assisting individuals with disabilities and the elderly. Proficient in delivering daily living support, meal preparation, and personal mobility assistance. Committed to enhancing quality of life through tailored care and support services.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Disability Support Worker

Supporting Your Independence
Forster, NSW
01.2024 - Current
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating.
  • Participated in team meetings with supervisors.
  • Managed challenging behaviors through positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Encouraged independence by teaching skills needed for everyday life.
  • Transported clients to appointments, social events, and other activities as needed.
  • Assisted in developing self-care skills such as personal hygiene practices.
  • Provided assistance in the home environment including meal preparation and light housekeeping.
  • Coordinated doctor appointments, exercise, recreation, and family visits to maintain schedule.
  • Maintained organized filing system for client records, providing complete documentation of all interactions.
  • Made beds, swept floors, and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
  • Transported patients safely to social activities and doctors appointments.

Disability Support Worker

Next
Newcastle, NSW
10.2022 - 11.2023
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
  • Assisted clients with personal care, such as showering and dressing.
  • Organised leisure activities for clients in the community.
  • Supported clients to access education, training or employment opportunities.
  • Helped clients develop independent living skills, such as budgeting, cooking and cleaning.
  • Supported clients with mobility needs, including the use of wheelchairs and transfers.
  • Conducted household tasks, including cleaning and laundry, to maintain a clean and safe living environment.
  • Acted as role model for clients by exhibiting positive behaviors.

Disability Support Worker

Valley Industries
Taree, NSW
07.2017 - 07.2022
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
  • Assisted clients with personal care, such as showering and dressing.
  • Reported any incidents or accidents in accordance with company policy and procedure.
  • Monitored client wellbeing and reported any changes or concerns to relevant staff members.
  • Administered medication according to company guidelines whilst monitoring its effectiveness.
  • Conducted risk assessments on behalf of service users who were deemed at risk of harm or exploitation.
  • Supported clients with mobility needs, including the use of wheelchairs and transfers.
  • Conducted household tasks, including cleaning and laundry, to maintain a clean and safe living environment.
  • Maintained detailed and confidential client records in compliance with privacy regulations.

Aged Care Worker

Anglican Care
Taree, NSW
07.2015 - 08.2018
  • Maintained accurate documentation of resident progress and incidents in accordance with regulatory standards, contributing to continuous improvement in care delivery.
  • Provided companionship and emotional support to elderly clients.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations involving elderly clients.
  • Collaborated with family members to ensure that all client needs were met.
  • Assisted with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, dressing and toileting.
  • Assisted nurses with patient assessments, wound dressings and other medical procedures when needed.
  • Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
  • Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse, and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.

Education

Aged Care Cert 3

Taree Tafe
Taree
02-2015

Higher School Education

Pymble Ladies College
Pymble, NSW
10-1987

Skills

  • Personal care and assistance
  • Medication administration
  • Daily living support
  • Client transport and documentation
  • Activity coordination
  • Feeding support
  • Client confidentiality
  • Physical assistance
  • Computer proficiency
  • Mobility support

Affiliations

  • Gardening
  • Passionate about all animals
  • Horse Riding

Certification

  • WWCC - WWCO783791E
  • Current First Aid Certificate
  • NDIS - 57677686
  • Cert 3 Aged Care

Timeline

Disability Support Worker

Supporting Your Independence
01.2024 - Current

Disability Support Worker

Next
10.2022 - 11.2023

Disability Support Worker

Valley Industries
07.2017 - 07.2022

Aged Care Worker

Anglican Care
07.2015 - 08.2018

Aged Care Cert 3

Taree Tafe

Higher School Education

Pymble Ladies College

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