Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Certification
Languages
References
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Jacinta Bashford

TIARO,QLD

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. I have a can do attitude, dependable and very reliable. A forward thinker and can think outside the box. I want to empower clients and see them achieve their goals no matter how big or small. I possess great organizational skills and am hard working.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Disability Support Worker

CPL
Toowoomba/Maryborough, QLD
07.2017 - 03.2024
  • 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.
  • Organized recreational and educational activities for clients according to individual needs.
  • 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.
  • Provided assistance in the home environment including meal preparation and light housekeeping.
  • Administered medication according to doctor's orders and monitored side effects.
  • Managed challenging behaviors through positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Facilitated communication between nonverbal individuals using sign language or other methods.
  • Assisted in developing self-care skills such as personal hygiene practices.
  • Participated in team meetings with supervisors, doctors, nurses, therapists.
  • Communicated regularly with families of disabled individuals regarding care plans and updates.
  • Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
  • Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
  • Assisted individuals in performing wide range of housekeeping functions to develop levels of ability.
  • Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths and wheelchairs by following safe lifting techniques.
  • Transported clients to and from medical and mental health appointments with assigned vehicle.
  • Facilitated communication between caregivers and clients regarding current issues or concerns related to client's health status or well-being.
  • Coordinated doctor appointments, exercise, recreation and family visits to maintain schedule.
  • Lifted, moved and adjusted clients to ambulate individuals for diverse needs.
  • Transported patients safely to social activities and doctors appointments.
  • Administered medication to patients according to strict schedules.
  • Collaborated with other professionals to assess client needs.
  • Guided clients in development of skills and strategies for dealing with individual problems.
  • Advocated for clients to resolve medical or personal crises.
  • Monitored and evaluated client progress compared to measurable treatment and care plan goals.
  • Documented services and collected required data for evaluation.
  • Educated clients on options to assist in making informed decisions.
  • Tracked patient or client care and followed through to provide service effectiveness.
  • Supervised other workers and caregivers providing services to clients.

Education

Warwick State High School
Warwick, QLD
01-1992

Skills

  • Communication
  • Verbal Communication
  • Time Management
  • Supervision and leadership
  • Problem-Solving
  • Team Management
  • Quality Assurance
  • Multitasking
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Friendly, Positive Attitude
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Relationship Building
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Calm Under Pressure

Affiliations

  • Spending time with family and friends
  • travelling
  • meeting new people
  • gardening,fishing, enjoying the outdoors,breeding quarter horses

Accomplishments

  • Class Captain 1988 Assumption College
  • House Captain 1989 Assumption College
  • School Prefect 1990 Assumption College
  • Assembly Group Captain Warwick State High School
  • Miss Warwick Rodeo Entrant 1994
  • Miss Warwick Showgirl Entrant 1995

Certification

  • NDIS worker orientation module
  • First Aid
  • CPR
  • Blue card
  • Yellow Card
  • Covid 19 Vaccinations
  • Full Open QLD Drivers License (Full Insurance)
  • Studying towards Certificate 3 in Individual Support (Ageing & Disability)
  • Qld Police check

Languages

English
Full Professional

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Disability Support Worker

CPL
07.2017 - 03.2024

Warwick State High School

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