Janice Lealamanua
Thornlands,QLD
Summary
Caring and hardworking Disability Support Worker with a proven track record at the Australian Foundation For Disability, enhancing community integration and independence for individuals with diverse needs. Skilled in fostering strong interpersonal relationships, I excel in providing comprehensive support and achieving significant client goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Disability Support Worker
Australian Foundation For Disability
02.2020 - Current
- Provided support for people with ASD, Mental Health, Neurological disorders, Cerebral Palsy, Epilepsy, Communication disorders, Cognitive disorders, mobility and physical impairments.
- Encouraged people with disabilities to promote their independence and reaching their personal goals.
- Provided support to clients to become involved in the community; for community integration.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting clients.
- Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
- Developed strong interpersonal relationships with clients, earning their trust and respect through consistent empathy and understanding.
- Supported clients in maintaining a clean living space by assisting with household tasks such as laundry, meal preparation, and general tidying.
Assistant in Nursing- Placement
Mater Education
08.2019 - 10.2019
- Providing support to patients in the Oncology ward with feeding, bed positioning and making beds.
- Assisting patients with personal care; toileting, showering, bed bath and dressing.
- Stocking up ward amenities such as gloves, ampules and sanitizers.
- Checking sharps bins and replacing when needed.
- Contributed to a positive work environment with strong interpersonal skills and proactive teamwork attitude.
Education
Certificate III - Health Services Assistance
Mater Education
South Brisbane07.2019
Bachelor of Design - Fashion Design
Whitehouse Institute of Design
Surry Hills, NSW11.2012
Skills
- Hoisiting machines - standing and sitting
- Clients with Walking belts
- Cathetar draining
- Peg Feeding
- Manoeuvering Wheelchairs
- Medication management
- Daily living assistance
- Housekeeping and meal preparation
- Personal Care and slide sheet repositioning
- Independent Living Support
Certification
Yellow Card - Disability Workers Screening -
Card No.59551784 Exp. 26/06/2028
Blue Card - Working with Children -
Card No.1819438/3 Exp. 13/ 02/2026
Hobbies
- I enjoy going to the Gym, I have been on a transformation journey and have lost 50kgs naturally; I am currently working on building muscle with weight training.
- I enjoy going to the movies and going out with friends and family.
- I also love to play social Indoor Volleyball.
- I am creative and do like artsy activities - I can sew, I can sketch I can create.
References
Australia Foundation For Disability
Service Manager - Natalie Kennedy
Natalie.kennedy@afford.com.au
0451772324
Australia Foundation For Disability
Disability Support Worker Colleague - Keely Lyell
Keelylenette@hotmail.com.au
0435866252
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
Australian Foundation For Disability
02.2020 - Current
Assistant in Nursing- Placement
Mater Education
08.2019 - 10.2019
Certificate III - Health Services Assistance
Mater Education
Bachelor of Design - Fashion Design
Whitehouse Institute of Design
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