Getrude Cheruiyot
Ellenbrook,WA
Summary
Compassionate Disability Support Worker with more than 2 years of experience. Well-versed in helping individuals living with disabilities. Knowledgeable about providing daily living support, preparing meals and assisting with personal mobility.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Disability Support Worker
my flex health
Perth, Western Australia
09.2023 - Current
- Guided clients in development of skills and strategies for dealing with individual problems.
- Collaborated with other professionals to assess client needs.
- Transported patients safely to social activities and doctors appointments.
- Collaborated with community workers to implement exciting social activity programs within facility.
- Lifted, moved and adjusted clients to ambulate individuals for diverse needs.
- Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary client care and daily function assistance.
- Coordinated doctor appointments, exercise, recreation and family visits to maintain schedule.
- Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium and high protein diets.
- 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 individuals in performing wide range of housekeeping functions to develop levels of ability.
Disability Support Worker
Harmilla care
Subiaco, Western Australia
11.2022 - 02.2024
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as eating, dressing, and grooming.
- Provided emotional support to individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
- Organized recreational and educational activities for clients according to individual needs.
- Monitored client progress and reported any changes in behavior or health conditions to supervisor.
- Collaborated with other professionals to develop treatment plans for clients.
- Transported clients to appointments, social events, and other activities as needed.
- Communicated regularly with families of disabled individuals regarding care plans and updates.
- Maintained records of services provided, client progress, and goals achieved.
- Instructed clients on proper use of adaptive equipment such as wheelchairs and walkers.
- Managed challenging behaviors through positive reinforcement techniques.
- Administered medication according to doctor's orders and monitored side effects.
- Helped disabled persons access community resources such as housing options or job training programs.
Disability Support Worker
Harmilla care
Cannington, Western Australia
11.2021 - 11.2022
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as eating, dressing, and grooming.
- Provided emotional support to individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
- Monitored client progress and reported any changes in behavior or health conditions to supervisor.
- Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
- Helped disabled persons access community resources such as housing options or job training programs.
- Collaborated with community workers to implement exciting social activity programs within facility.
- Lifted, moved and adjusted clients to ambulate individuals for diverse needs.
- Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary client care and daily function assistance.
Education
Nursing
Edith Cowan University
Joondalup, WASkills
- Relationship Building
- Disability Services
- Individual Support Plans
- Independent Living Support
- Progress Documentation
- Personal Care
- Daily living assistance
Affiliations
- Outside work I am a person who enjoys going to the gym which helps with my mental health. Moreover i enjoy going for swimming classes, playing basketball and movies
Languages
English
Professional
Swahili
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
my flex health
09.2023 - Current
Disability Support Worker
Harmilla care
11.2022 - 02.2024
Disability Support Worker
Harmilla care
11.2021 - 11.2022
Nursing
Edith Cowan University
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