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Helen Barker

Gold Coast,QLD

Summary

Dedicated Support Worker at Ozcare with expertise in medication administration and care plan development. Proven ability to advocate for clients with mental health challenges and disabilities, demonstrating exceptional empathy and patience. Committed to enhancing client well-being through effective support and advocacy, ensuring their needs are met with dignity and respect.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1985
1985
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Support Worker

Ozcare
Gold Coast, QLD
04.2018 - Current
  • Everyday care including medication administration, personal care/showers.
  • Filling in care plans recording clients medications on medication monitoring records.
  • Working with clients with varying mental health problems,helping with any issues they have and helping them to navigate tasks,problems.
  • Advocating for clients at mental health appointments

  • Working with clients who have disabilities including non verbal and physical disabilities.
  • Using a hoist with clients who are not able to walk,sit,stand.
  • Helping with domestic activities
  • Helping with social visits,inc transporting clients to any medical appointments,helping to complete paperwork that clients may struggle with.
  • Being empathic towards clients
  • Understanding vulnerable clients
  • Being extremely patient
  • Day to day skills.

Education

Holy Cross Convent
Epsom, Surrey

Some College (No Degree) - Cert 4 Aged Care

Arc Training
Coomera, QLD

Skills

  • Medication administration
  • Care plan development
  • Mental health advocacy
  • Disability assistance

Timeline

Support Worker

Ozcare
04.2018 - Current

Holy Cross Convent

Some College (No Degree) - Cert 4 Aged Care

Arc Training
Helen Barker