Jerome Alex
Orange,NSW
Summary
Motivated professional trained in mobility assistance, personal hygiene support, and housekeeping. Monitors medical conditions and works with healthcare providers to optimize care. Focuses on comfort and emotional support and meets physical needs. Expertise in typical standards of care, as well as crisis intervention and special assistance. Professionally performs needs assessments and psychosocial evaluations to determine appropriate plans, set goals and ultimately improve individual quality of life.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Disability Support Worker
Live Better
Orange, New South Wales
12.2021 - Current
- Conducted assessments of client abilities and needs to create individualized care plans.
- Collaborated with other professionals to develop treatment plans for clients.
- Administered medication according to doctor's orders and monitored side effects.
- Monitored client progress and reported any changes in behavior or health conditions to supervisor.
- Managed challenging behaviors through positive reinforcement techniques.
- Assisted in developing self-care skills such as personal hygiene practices.
- 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.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as eating, dressing, and grooming.
- Instructed clients on proper use of adaptive equipment such as wheelchairs and walkers.
- Organized recreational and educational activities for clients according to individual needs.
- Provided assistance in the home environment including meal preparation and light housekeeping.
- Participated in team meetings with supervisors, doctors, nurses, therapists.
- Facilitated communication between nonverbal individuals using sign language or other methods.
- Provided emotional support to individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
- Communicated regularly with families of disabled individuals regarding care plans and updates.
- Maintained organized filing system for client records, providing complete documentation of all interactions.
- Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
- Recorded patient temperature, pulse and blood pressure to monitor health and well-being.
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths and wheelchairs by following safe lifting techniques.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Improved resident and staff engagement through group activities.
- Transported clients to and from medical and mental health appointments with assigned vehicle.
- Lifted, moved and adjusted clients to ambulate individuals for diverse needs.
- Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium and high protein diets.
- Administered medication to patients according to strict schedules.
- Advocated for clients to resolve medical or personal crises.
- Educated clients on options to assist in making informed decisions.
Parts Counter Sales Person
West Orange Motors
Orange, New South Wales
10.2019 - 10.2021
- Maintained accurate records of all transactions including sales receipts, credit card charges and cash payments.
- Utilized computer system to check part numbers, prices, availability and special order items.
- Processed customer orders for automotive parts, supplies and tools.
- Worked closely with vendors to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products at competitive prices.
- Assisted customers with parts selection and ordering.
- Performed daily cycle counts on inventory items in order to maintain accurate stock levels.
- Participated in regular staff meetings to discuss new products, promotions and customer feedback.
- Provided technical advice regarding parts and accessories.
- Managed all aspects of purchasing including requisitions, purchase orders, invoices and returns.
- Answered incoming phone calls from customers seeking assistance or information about products or services offered.
- Responded promptly to customer inquiries via telephone, email, or chat applications.
- Researched parts availability, pricing and delivery times.
Education
Cert 4 in Work Health And Safety - Work Health Safety
Tafe
Orange, NSW04-2020
Diploma in Computer Engineering - Computer Engineering
Karpagam Polytechnic College
Coimbatore, India05-2005
Skills
- Family Communication
- Risk Assessments
- Case Management
- Incident Reports
- Home Healthcare Services
- Client Education
- Medication schedules
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
Live Better
12.2021 - Current
Parts Counter Sales Person
West Orange Motors
10.2019 - 10.2021
Cert 4 in Work Health And Safety - Work Health Safety
Tafe
Diploma in Computer Engineering - Computer Engineering
Karpagam Polytechnic College
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