IAN KIPKOECH
Noble Park,VIC
Summary
I am an accomplished and energetic disability support worker with a solid history of achievement in improving quality of lives. I am a motivated Team member with strong organizational and prioritization abilities. Areas of expertise include, being a good listener and helping people live independently. Inspired to help others and driven to apply unfailing work ethic to meet objectives.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Disability Support Worker
Life Health Services
02.2023 - Current
- Assisting clients to access the community
- Assisted clients with daily living activities such as nutrition, personal hygiene, meal preparation, general facility maintenance, laundry works
- Provided general care and emotional support to clients
- Fostering clients’ decision making to enable personal independence
- Communicating and documenting issues relating to individual clients.
- Managed medications effectively for clients under strict supervision from healthcare professionals, ensuring adherence to prescribed treatment plans.
- Implemented behavior management techniques when required for the safety of both clients and staff members involved.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the disability support field.
- Adhered to company requirements for patient interactions and care standards.
Disability Support Worker
Sunrise2sunrise community care
03.2019 - 01.2023
- Administer bedside or personal care, such as ambulation or personal hygiene assistance
- Perform housekeeping duties, such as cooking, cleaning, washing clothes or dishes
- Prepare and maintain records of client progress and services performed, reporting changes in client condition to manager or supervisor
- Transport clients to locations outside the home, such as physicians’ offices
- Participate in case reviews, consulting with the team caring for the client, to evaluate the client’s needs and plan for continuing services.
- Enhanced quality of life for clients with physical and intellectual disabilities through compassionate care and assistance.
- Adhered to company requirements for patient interactions and care standards.
Aged Care Placement
Arcare Knox
11.2018 - 12.2018
- Assisting residents with Activities of Daily living such as showering, oral care and nutrition
- Providing residents with emotional support
- Assisted in feeds ensuring correct meals are offered to each resident as per care plan
- Socially interacted with the residents in a friendly and professional manner to boost their happiness and self-esteem
- Taking the opportunity as a learning experience so as to understand more about the Aged Care industry.
Education
High School Diploma -
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suit (Excel, Word)
- Compassionate Care
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Behavior management
Languages
Swahili
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
Life Health Services
02.2023 - Current
Disability Support Worker
Sunrise2sunrise community care
03.2019 - 01.2023
Aged Care Placement
Arcare Knox
11.2018 - 12.2018
High School Diploma -
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