Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic

Jessica Green

Windermere Park,NSW

Summary

Hardworking Disability Support Worker dedicated to comprehensive, compassionate and individualized patient care. Manages appointments and medication, assists with bathing and grooming and maintains tidy environments. Expert in ageing as well as mental & disability support.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Disability Support Worker

Private Care Client
08.2022 - Current
  • I am currently employed by a private client to provide personal care and nursing assistance to a severely disabled non verbal 26 year old male suffering from spinal cord and acquired brain injury
  • Complex care responsibilities include working with physical disabilities, physical & psychological behaviours, continual improvement to non verbal communication, including the use of electronic communication, PEG Gastronomy tube feeding, Catheter care, Assisting with hydro therapy, Managing and monitoring seizures, Managing and monitoring automic dysreflexia,
  • Working with this client requires great attention to detail and an extremely empathetic and friendly attitude to all aspects of my daily tasks.
  • Developed strong interpersonal relationships with clients, earning their trust and respect through consistent empathy and understanding.
  • Maintained safety with tidy, clean, and hazard-free home environments.
  • Maintained detailed records of patient progress, documentation of services and case notes.
  • Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities..
  • Managed medications effectively for clients under strict supervision from healthcare professionals, ensuring adherence to prescribed treatment plans.
  • Entertained, conversed, and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
  • Enhanced quality of life for clients with physical and intellectual disabilities through compassionate care and assistance.
  • Assisted clients in reaching personal goals through targeted skill-building activities and therapeutic interventions.
  • Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
  • Adhered to company requirements for patient interactions and care standards.
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.

Disability Support Worker

Caring Approach
04.2022 - 08.2022
  • Assisted a bariatric gentleman who was palliative (end of life care), suffering from MS (multiple sclerosis), non ambulant, completely bed bound, super pubic catheterised and only had the use of 1 hand.
  • Wound and catheter care.
  • Bowel care including enemas.
  • Meal management and feeding.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
  • Provided high level of physical support by lifting, adjusting, and moving clients.
  • Worked closely with therapists and other specialists to implement prescribed interventions consistently, leading to measurable improvements in client functioning.
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
  • Developed strong interpersonal relationships with clients, earning their trust and respect through consistent empathy and understanding.
  • Maintained safety with tidy, clean, and hazard-free home environments.
  • Coordinated transportation arrangements for clients to attend medical appointments or partake in social activities safely.
  • Checked medication schedules and patient needs to enforce medication administration standards team-wide.
  • Entertained, conversed, and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
  • Advocated fiercely on behalf of clients when necessary to ensure their rights were respected in various settings such as education or healthcare environments.
  • Adhered to company requirements for patient interactions and care standards.
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
  • Coordinated patient discharge planning and follow-up care.

Assistant In Nursing Avondale

Adventist Senior Living
02.2019 - 04.2022
  • I was formerly working at Avondale House in the high care ward
  • My duties included: bathe and dress patients, serve meals and help patients eat, take/monitor vital signs, turn or reposition patients who are bedridden, collect information about conditions and treatment plans from caregivers, nurses and doctors, provide and empty bedpans, lift patients into beds, wheelchairs, exam tables, etc., answer patient calls, examine patients for bruises, blood in urine or other injuries/wounds, clean and sanitize patient areas, change bed sheets and restock rooms with necessary supplies
  • Maintain all daily documentation for residents
  • Adhere to strict confidentiality requirements
  • As part my position, I managed care for residents with a wide range of behaviors and physical limitations, including but not limited to severe dementia, amputees, bariatrics, depression and verbal and physical behaviors., as well as residents receiving palliative care
  • I am very familiar with the use of in house moving and handling equipment and adhere to OH&S requirements for resident and my own personal safety
  • I have completed my Certificate IV (4) in Aging Support through Hunter Tafe Campus, and my ambition is to pursue further study towards achieving Bachelor in Nursing when time permits.

Care Service Employee ASL

Adventist Senior Living
04.2018 - 02.2019
  • My duties with Adventist Senior Living require travelling between clients on the eastern and western side of Lake Macquarie on a daily basis
  • I provide a range of assistance services to support my clients in and outside their homes
  • My duties vary from: personal care – to assist in toileting, showering/bed baths, dressing, grooming and personal hygiene; domestic assistance - cleaning, tidying, meal preparation etc; transport – trips to/from medical appointments, shopping etc; social interaction – chatting and car trips all using my personal vehicle
  • I take great pride in my ability to interact with clients in a professional, yet friendly and empathetic manner and maintain a high regard for their safety and wellbeing at all times
  • I have great attention to detail
  • As part of my role I use my caring, yet energetic and fun attitude to develop the trust and confidence of my clients to maintain an excellent working relationship
  • I truly hope they look forward to and enjoy my visits
  • I have respect for the responsibilities, ethics and requirements of my job and the attitude of an excellent carer – efficient, friendly, caring, diligent, honest, reliable, adaptable and thoughtful.

Home Care Worker

Baptist Care
08.2017 - 04.2018
  • My duties with Baptist Care involved travelling to visit clients over an area ranging from Cooranbong and Dora Creek in the north, to Gosford, the Yarramalong Valley and Mangrove Mountain in the south, as and when required
  • I gained experience working with clients with physical/mobility needs, cognitive impairment, aggression, depression, anxiety and loneliness, and worked independently or as part of a team
  • Being quick, efficient and thorough in my domestic duties allowed me time for making my visit a little bit of fun and having a chat along the way
  • I am well practiced at multi tasking
  • I am proud to say that a number of my clients had requested my services on a permanent regular basis
  • My duties also required accurate time management to meet the appointment times of clients in various locations
  • I reported queries to head office, managed appointments via my mobile phone and email account as well as maintained travel distance logs
  • It would not have been possible to complete my job without a clean well maintained vehicle with comprehensive insurance
  • Since completing my TAFE course I found that working with clients has strengthened my interest in assisting older people and contributed to my goal of undertaking further studies in the aged care industry.

Education

Batchelor Of Nursing - Nursing

Avondale School
Cooranbong, NSW

Certificate IV - Ageing Support (Nursing)

TAFE NSW
Wyong, NSW
12.2019

Certificate III - Individual Support Ageing & Disability

TAFE NSW
Wyong, NSW
12.2017

Year 10 School Certificate studies -

Gunnedah High School
01.2004

Skills

  • Incident Reports
  • Recordkeeping proficiency
  • Negotiation and Persuasion
  • Critical Thinking
  • Grooming support
  • Safety Management
  • Client Transportation
  • Schedule Coordination
  • Documentation skills
  • Nursing Home Care Assistance
  • Individualized support plans
  • CPR/AED
  • Heartsaver First Aid (First Aid)
  • Feeding Assistance
  • Independent Living Support
  • Daily living assistance
  • Assessing needs
  • Problem-Solving
  • Medication organization
  • Multicultural Sensitivity
  • Disability Services
  • Palliative Care
  • Mobility support
  • Client Confidentiality

Timeline

Disability Support Worker

Private Care Client
08.2022 - Current

Disability Support Worker

Caring Approach
04.2022 - 08.2022

Assistant In Nursing Avondale

Adventist Senior Living
02.2019 - 04.2022

Care Service Employee ASL

Adventist Senior Living
04.2018 - 02.2019

Home Care Worker

Baptist Care
08.2017 - 04.2018

Batchelor Of Nursing - Nursing

Avondale School

Certificate IV - Ageing Support (Nursing)

TAFE NSW

Certificate III - Individual Support Ageing & Disability

TAFE NSW

Year 10 School Certificate studies -

Gunnedah High School

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
Jessica Green