Haydn Bolch
Taigum
Summary
Compassionate Disability Support Worker with a proven track record at Centacare, enhancing client independence through tailored care plans and effective communication. Skilled in daily living assistance and meticulous documentation, I foster positive outcomes by implementing behavior support strategies and maintaining a safe environment for clients with diverse needs.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Disability Support Worker
Centacare
06.2017 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, fostering independence and enhancing quality of life.
- Supported implementation of care plans tailored to individual needs, ensuring effective service delivery.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to promote holistic care and communicate client progress.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client interactions and care provided, ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
- Supported clients in maintaining a clean living space by assisting with household tasks such as laundry, meal preparation, and general tidying.
- Enhanced quality of life for clients with physical and intellectual disabilities through compassionate care and assistance.
- Maintained safety with tidy, clean, and hazard-free home environments.
- Implemented behavior management techniques when required for the safety of both clients and staff members involved.
Disability Support Worker
Uniting Care
04.2009 - 05.2017
- Participated in training sessions to learn best practices in disability support and client assistance.
- Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviors, and incidents.
- Delivered exceptional personal care services, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding assistance.
- Prepared nutritious meals to meet individual dietary needs for clients.
- Provided high level of physical support by lifting, adjusting, and moving clients.
- Communicated regularly with family members about client progress, addressing any concerns or questions promptly.
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Managed medications effectively for clients under strict supervision from healthcare professionals, ensuring adherence to prescribed treatment plans.
- Kept accurate records for client files and handled related paperwork.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress, adjusting support strategies as needed to maximize outcomes.
- Adhered to company requirements for patient interactions and care standards.
- Checked medication schedules and patient needs to enforce medication administration standards team-wide.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
Skills
- Daily living assistance
- Problem-solving
- Housekeeping and meal preparation
- Personal care
- Independent living support
- Documentation skills
- Documentation and reporting
- Client confidentiality
- Incident reports
- Mobility support
- Health and safety
- Individual support plans
- Risk assessments
- Transportation assistance
- Medication organization
- Feeding assistance
- Behavior support plans
- Progress documentation
- Positive reinforcement
- Appointment management
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
Centacare
06.2017 - Current
Disability Support Worker
Uniting Care
04.2009 - 05.2017