GURNEEL Kaur
2A Letcher Road, Oaklands Park,SA
Summary
Enthusiastic and reliable support worker seeking an opportunity to contribute immediate value to a growing team. Inspired by the opportunity to help others and driven by an unfailing work ethic, I am committed to meeting objectives with industriousness and efficiency. Possessing strong multitasking and time management skills, I have more than 2 years of experience as a caring and empathetic support worker, providing therapeutic support for adults with disabilities. I excel in planning, developing, and implementing complex individual program plans. Additionally, I am a certified medication administrator, ensuring strict adherence to patient medicine and nutrition plans with meticulous attention to detail.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Support Worker
ILA
11.2022 - 07.2024
- 2 years’ experience in SIL houses with Mental Health Clients.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Helped clients manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with community resources for successful referrals.
- Utilized evidence-based practices to provide effective interventions for clients.
Customer Service Representative
Café
- 2 years experience at Café with high volume of customers.
- Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
- Developed strong product knowledge to provide informed recommendations based on individual customer needs.
Individual Support Worker
HCA
12.2022 - Current
- 2 years experience as individual support worker, providing support for daily living needs of clients including personal hygiene, meal times, and medication administration.
- Enhanced client well-being by providing personalized and compassionate care in daily activities.
- Supported clients in maintaining personal interests or hobbies, fostering a sense of purpose and engagement.
- Assisted clients in navigating transportation options for increased autonomy in attending appointments or community events.
- Communicated effectively with family members regarding updates on client status, concerns, or achievements.
- Implemented adaptive strategies and assistive devices for enhanced communication, mobility, and functioning within the home setting.
- Managed medication administration according to prescribed schedules, ensuring proper dosage and adherence to guidelines.
- Assisted clients with personal hygiene tasks for improved health and comfort.
- Provided emotional support to clients during challenging situations or periods of change.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing -
Year 12 -
Skills
- Daily living support
- Housekeeping tasks
- Health and safety awareness
- Emotional Support
- Daily living assistance
- Confidentiality and Privacy
- Meal Preparation
- Life Skills Development
- Professional boundaries
- Multitasking
Skills
- Providing support for the daily living needs of clients including assisting with personal hygiene, showering and dressing, meal times and medication issue.
- Competent to care for and manage the high and low care needs of clients.
- Able to assist clients to participate in activities and physical exercise.
- Competent to read and interpret medication labels and administer correct dosage.
- Able to correctly monitor patient food charts and any special dietary requirements.
- Comprehensive skills in online documentation reporting and paperwork management.
- Strong understanding of the principles behind infection control and hygiene measures.
- Able to work cohesively within a team environment, with a commitment to gain an understanding of how to support the priorities of the team.
- Well-developed communication skills with ability to build rapport easily with patients, nursing colleagues and Allied Health professionals to achieve outcomes.
- Able to clarify instructions and directions to support a skilled team of professionals to deliver on health service standards and goals.
- Active listener and good communication skills with proficient English.
- Enjoys working with diverse group of people.
Professional Development
- First Aid/CPR Certificate, 2022
- Cert III in Individual Support and Disability
- Manual Handling, Profound knowledge of operating lifters
- Hand Hygiene and Infection Control Management
- First Aid
- Ted and Compression Stockings Trainings
- Competent in delivering Personal Care, Effective communication and skills, Flexible and punctual, Sound knowledge of standards and recording and reporting, Experienced in driving vehicle and current SA Licence, Vast knowledge and experience of behaviour management, Keen to learn on daily basis with positive attitude, Competent in Medication Administration
References
- Gurinder Singh, Team Leader, ILA, 0498 123 684, Singhgu1994@gmail.com
- Joby George, Support Worker, Novita, Jobyajai72@yahoo.com.au
Certification
- Cert III in Individual support worker from APT college, Adelaide in September, 2022.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Individual Support Worker
HCA
12.2022 - Current
Support Worker
ILA
11.2022 - 07.2024
Customer Service Representative
Café
Bachelor of Nursing -
Year 12 -
- Cert III in Individual support worker from APT college, Adelaide in September, 2022.
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