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Hannah Starr

Buderim,QLD

Summary

I am a compassionate disability support worker with several years of experience. Well-versed in helping individuals living with disabilities. Knowledgeable about providing daily living support, medication administration, and assisting with personal mobility.

Additionally, I am a third year nursing student who has successfully completed four clinical placements. I am looking to further expand my experience within the field of nursing

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Support Worker

InCare Central
Sunshine Coast, QLD
10.2023 - Current
  • Assisted in developing self-care skills such as personal hygiene practices.
  • Transported clients to appointments, social events, and other activities as needed.
  • Monitored client progress and reported any changes in behavior or health conditions to supervisor.
  • Participated in team meetings with supervisors, doctors, nurses, therapists.
  • Managed challenging behaviors through positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Instructed clients on proper use of adaptive equipment such as wheelchairs and walkers.
  • Facilitated communication between nonverbal individuals using sign language or other methods.
  • Encouraged independence by teaching skills needed for everyday life.
  • Provided emotional support to individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
  • Administered medication according to doctor's orders and monitored side effects.
  • Assisted individuals in performing wide range of housekeeping functions to develop levels of ability.
  • Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths and wheelchairs by following safe lifting techniques.

Support Worker

Independent
Brisbane, QLD
01.2020 - Current
  • Additionally I have clients I support independently
  • These clients require the same level of experience as shown above

Education

High School Diploma -

Mt St Michaels College
Brisbane, QLD
12-2021

Bachelor of Nursing - Health Sciences

Australian Catholic University
Brisbane, QLD

Skills

  • Personal Care
  • Independent Living Support
  • First-aid and CPR
  • Mobility support
  • Feeding Assistance
  • Medication schedules
  • Positive Reinforcement
  • Team Leadership

Timeline

Support Worker

InCare Central
10.2023 - Current

Support Worker

Independent
01.2020 - Current

High School Diploma -

Mt St Michaels College

Bachelor of Nursing - Health Sciences

Australian Catholic University

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