Manpreet Sandhu
Newton,SA
Summary
Dedicated Disability Support Worker with a passion for making a positive impact on the lives of individuals with various health issues & disabilities. I've always had a genuine desire to help vulnerable individuals. Hence, Since September 2020, I have been supporting clients with wide range of disabilities, including intellectual disabilities, dementia, ADHD, epilepsy, autism spectrum disorders, Down syndrome, ABI, mental health conditions such as bipolar disorder, anxiety&depression, schizophrenia, personality disorders. I am skilled at helping clients achieve their goals and maintain essential life skills. Additionally, I have expertise in effectively managing complex and challenging behaviors through the implementation of appropriate strategies for positive outcomes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Disability Support Worker
Aeon Disability Services
Adelaide, SA
07.2022 - 06.2024
- Assisted with ADL'S by dressing, bathing, and toileting patients
- Administered regular and PRN medication
- Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments
- Earning client's trust and respect through consistent empathy and understanding
- Assisted clients with physical support using lifters and hoists
- Cleaned house, managed laundry, and completed grocery shopping, cooked meals for client
- Daily client progress notes and other documentation as per company policy
- Communicated regularly with care team
- Assisted clients in participating in community outings and social events
- Intervened positively in crisis situations to minimize the likelihood of escalation or recurrence
- Promoted a safe, inclusive environment
- Provided key emotional support to special needs youth
- Communication with non verbal clients through visuals, gestures, assistive applications such as Proloquo2Go.
Disability Support Worker
Choice N Control Charitable
09.2020 - 05.2024
- Assisted with ADL'S by dressing, bathing, and toileting patients
- Administered regular and PRN medication
- Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments
- Earning client's trust and respect through consistent empathy and understanding
- Assisted clients with physical support using lifters and hoists
- Cleaned house, managed laundry, and completed grocery shopping, cooked meals for client
- Daily client progress notes and other documentation as per company policy
- Communicated regularly with care team
- Assisted clients in participating in community outings and social events
- Intervened positively in crisis situations to minimize the likelihood of escalation or recurrence
- Promoted a safe, inclusive environment
- Provided key emotional support to special needs youth
- Communication with non verbal clients through visuals, gestures, assistive applications such as Proloquo2Go.
Education
Certificate III In Individual Support -
National Career Institute
Skills
- Active listening
- Resilience
- Behaviour management skills
- Leadership
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Client Confidentiality
- Reliability and punctuality
- Adaptable to change
- Professional boundaries
- Clear Communication
Certification
- First aid and CPR
- WWCC
- NDIS Worker screening
- Police check
- NDIS Orientation module
- Covid 19 infection control
- Epilepsy Awareness and administration of intranasal midazolam
- MAPA training
- Manual handling
- Supporting Effective Communication Module
- Through their eyes-Safe Environments for Children and Young People
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
Aeon Disability Services
07.2022 - 06.2024
Disability Support Worker
Choice N Control Charitable
09.2020 - 05.2024
Certificate III In Individual Support -
National Career Institute