Heidi Staniforth
Horsham,VIC
Summary
Compassionate Disability Support Worker with a strong background in care planning, behavioral management, and medication administration. Focused on implementing personalized care strategies that foster client independence and improve quality of life. Delivers high-quality support through effective communication and tailored assistance.
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Disability Support Worker
Self Employed
Horsham, Vic
04.2022 - Current
- Supported clients with daily living activities and personal care.
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
- Assisted clients in accessing community resources and services.
- Facilitated social interactions to enhance client engagement and well-being.
- Managed challenging behaviors through positive reinforcement techniques.
- Assisted clients in lifting and moving to facilitate easier ambulation.
- Transported clients to appointments, social events, and other activities.
- Organized recreational and educational activities for clients according to individual needs.
- Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
Personal Care Worker
Suuntside Lutheran Retirement Village
Horsham, Vic
08.2016 - 09.2021
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal hygiene tasks.
- Assisted clients with mobility issues using wheelchairs, walkers, canes.
- Monitored and recorded vital signs to ensure resident health and safety.
- Administered medications to clients in accordance with physician instructions.
- Implemented individualized care plans in collaboration with healthcare professionals.
- Facilitated emotional support and companionship to improve resident well-being.
- Communicated concerns to nurse supervisor to ensure timely and optimal resident care.
- Guided new staff on caregiving procedures and best practices to enhance resident care quality.
- Observed safety protocols when providing personal care services to clients.
Education
Horsham Technical School
Horsham, VIC01-1990
Skills
- Medication administration
- Care planning
- Vital signs monitoring
- Mobility assistance
- Daily living support
- Transportation assistance
- Behavioral management
- Long-term care
- Sensory support
- Client management
- First aid and CPR
- Effective communication
Certification
- Current Victorian Drivers License
- CHC43115 Certificate IV Disability
- CHC30212 Certificate III Aged Care
- CHC30312 Certificate III Home and Community Care
- HLTFS207C Follow Basic Food Safety Practices
- SITXFSA101 Use Hygienic Practices for Food Safety
- HLTHPS007 Administer and Monitor Medications
- HLTHPS006 Assist Clients with Medications
- HLTAID009 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- HLTAID010 Basic Emergency Life Support
- HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
- Dementia Australia Specific Workshop- Enabling Edie and Achieving Purposeful Engagement
- Current Working with Children’s Check
- Registered with Service Victoria
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
Self Employed
04.2022 - Current
Personal Care Worker
Suuntside Lutheran Retirement Village
08.2016 - 09.2021
Horsham Technical School