Compassionate disability support worker with several years of experience. Well-versed in helping individuals living with disabilities. Knowledgeable about providing daily living support, preparing meals and assisting with personal mobility.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
2007
2007
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Disability Support Worker
Wesley mission Queensland
Wynnum west, Qld
03.2023 - Current
Assisted in developing self-care skills such as personal hygiene practices.
Provided assistance in the home environment including meal preparation and light housekeeping.
Facilitated communication between nonverbal individuals using sign language or other methods.
Managed challenging behaviors through positive reinforcement techniques.
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.
Transported clients to appointments, social events, and other activities as needed.
Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as eating, dressing, and grooming.
Monitored client progress and reported any changes in behavior or health conditions to supervisor.
Assisted clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating.
Improved resident and staff engagement through group activities.
Facilitated communication between caregivers and clients regarding current issues or concerns related to client's health status or well-being.
Lifted, moved and adjusted clients to ambulate individuals for diverse needs.
Nurse Assistant
Nazareth house
Wynnum north, Qld
02.2014 - 07.2024
Participated in team meetings with other healthcare professionals about individual patient plans of care.
Assisted with administering medications under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
Provided companionship to patients by talking to them, listening to their concerns, and helping them stay positive.
Reported any changes in patient condition immediately to the RN or physician on duty.
Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
Performed vital signs checks such as blood pressure and temperature readings for patients.
Assisted nurses with daily patient care, including dressing wounds and providing hygiene assistance.
Cleaned up spills quickly using proper safety precautions while wearing protective gear when necessary.
Answered call lights promptly and responded to requests from patients in a timely manner.
Changed bed linens, cleaned patient rooms and assisted with transfers of patients in wheelchairs or beds as needed.
Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
Assisted residents with daily needs, personal hygiene, dressing, and facility transfers.
Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.