Geraldine Cole
Werribee,VIC
Summary
Compassionate Disability Support Worker with 7 months of experience. Well-versed in helping individuals living with disabilities. Knowledgeable about providing daily living support, preparing meals and assisting with personal mobility. Motivated trainee Disability Support Worker trained in mobility assistance, personal hygiene support and housekeeping. Monitors medical conditions and works with healthcare providers to optimize care. Focuses on comfort and emotional support and meets physical needs.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Disability Support Worker
Assist Ability Australia
Brooklyn, VIC
07.2023 - Current
- Assisted individuals in performing wide range of housekeeping functions to develop levels of ability.
- Transported clients to and from medical and mental health appointments with assigned vehicle.
- Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Assisted in developing self-care skills such as personal hygiene practices.
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
- Communicated regularly with families of disabled individuals regarding care plans and updates.
- Monitored client progress and reported any changes in behavior or health conditions to supervisor.
- Provided emotional support to individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
- Provided assistance in the home environment including meal preparation and light housekeeping.
Volunteer Firefighter
Tailem Bend CFS
Tailem Bend, SA
03.2013 - 07.2016
- Laid hose lines and operated nozzles, pumps, hydrants and fire extinguishers.
- Maintained records of incident reports, vehicle maintenance logs and call logs.
- Attended community events to provide information on fire safety awareness initiatives.
- Used axes and other tools to break through windows and debris.
- Participated in on-call schedule to respond to requests for assistance after hours and on weekends or holidays.
- Located hydrants and operated pumps at proper pressure to evaluate adequacy of water system and availability of water supply.
- Cleaned, serviced and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance of fire department property.
- Participated in regular drills and training sessions to keep skills up-to-date.
- Assisted in the operation of fire suppression equipment, such as hoses, nozzles and ladders.
Volunteer
Tyndale Christain College
Murray Bridge, SA
02.2011 - 07.2016
- Developed educational materials related to topics like diversity, inclusion, and sustainability.
- Collaborated with other volunteers to create a positive work environment.
- Provided assistance to staff in the daily operations of the organization.
- Supervised youth volunteers while they completed their assigned tasks on site.
- Entered data into computer systems, updating records, and files with new information.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Maintained schedule of class assignments to meet deadlines.
Education
Certificate 4 in Disability - Health and Science
RMIT University
Melbourne, VIC03-2024
Community Services Certificate 2 - Community Health Services
Open Access College
Marden, SA05-2012
Skills
- Disability Services
- Relationship Building
- Progress Documentation
- Personal Care
- Risk Assessments
- Incident Reports
- Family Communication
- Independent Living Support
- Disability Awareness
- Documentation Skills
- Personal Care Assistance
- Computer Skills
- Client Confidentiality
Certification
- have Drivers licence
- have working children's check
- Ndis screening check
- certificate 2 in community services
- in process of getting certificate 4 in disability
Affiliations
- play darts
- enjoy listening to music
- member of my church community
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
Assist Ability Australia
07.2023 - Current
Volunteer Firefighter
Tailem Bend CFS
03.2013 - 07.2016
Volunteer
Tyndale Christain College
02.2011 - 07.2016
Certificate 4 in Disability - Health and Science
RMIT University
Community Services Certificate 2 - Community Health Services
Open Access College
- have Drivers licence
- have working children's check
- Ndis screening check
- certificate 2 in community services
- in process of getting certificate 4 in disability
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