Ingrid Teggatz
TAREE,New South Wales
Summary
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
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Disability Support Worker
Scope
Warrnambool, Victoria
09.2022 - Current
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as eating, dressing, and grooming.
- Provided emotional support to individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
- Monitored client progress and reported any changes in behavior or health conditions to supervisor.
- Collaborated with other professionals to develop treatment plans for clients.
- Developed strategies to help individuals cope with their disability.
- Encouraged independence by teaching skills needed for everyday life.
- Transported clients to appointments, social events, and other activities as needed.
- Maintained records of services provided, client progress, and goals achieved.
- Communicated regularly with families of disabled individuals regarding care plans and updates.
- Provided assistance in the home environment including meal preparation and light housekeeping.
- Participated in team meetings with supervisors, doctors, nurses, therapists.
- Advised family members on how best to provide care for disabled loved ones.
- Managed challenging behaviors through positive reinforcement techniques.
- Administered medication according to doctor's orders and monitored side effects.
Education
Physiothrapy
University Rostock
Rostock , Germany09-1987
Cert 3 in Individual Support
Genue
Warrnambool, VICDiploma of Community Services
Frontier Institute of Technology
Advanced Diploma Of Community Sector Management
Futuristics Training And Education Australia
Skills
- Daily Living Requirements
- Relationship Building
- Client Education
- Incident Reports
- Family Communication
- Home Healthcare Services
Languages
English
Professional
German
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
Scope
09.2022 - Current
Physiothrapy
University Rostock
Cert 3 in Individual Support
Genue
Diploma of Community Services
Frontier Institute of Technology
Advanced Diploma Of Community Sector Management
Futuristics Training And Education Australia
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