Jessica Seamons
Ingle Farm,SA
Summary
I am an experienced and professional Disability and Aged Care support worker. I'm enthusiastically pursuing opportunities to add value to growing team. Possess a gentle touch and caring attitude centered on treating people with dignity and respect.
Courteous professional with substantial experience in this industry. Inspired and passionate to help others and to apply a unfailing work ethic. Compassionate, understanding, respectful and a sound knowledge of individualized patient care.
My availability is : Monday to Friday 9am till 245pm.
I have 4 young children and currently going through a divorce. I need to be able to take my children to and from school. Family is a priority to me and always comes first.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Disability Support Worker
HCO
Mount Barker, SA
11.2020 - 01.2022
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients.
- Kept accurate records for client files and handled related paperwork.
- Adhered to company requirements for patient interactions and care standards.
- Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviors and incidents.
- Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Maintained safety with tidy, clean and hazard-free home environments.
- Provided high level of physical support by lifting, adjusting and moving clients.
Childcare Educator
Roxby Early Learning Community Group, Edit Childcare Educator
Roxby Downs, SA
02.2018 - 05.2020
- Communicated with children's guardians about daily activities, behaviors and related issues.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families and children.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Provided individualized instruction and support to meet personal needs of each child.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies
- Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive and safe classroom environments
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning
Support Worker
Strathmont Disability SA
Adelaide, SA
05.2007 - 03.2012
- Helped clients manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
- Transported clients to appointments, shopping venues and entertainment events according to determined schedule.
- Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
- Promoted community integration by providing extensive physical, emotional and social support.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Provided high level of physical support by lifting, adjusting and moving clients.
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
Skills
- Problem Solving
- Service Access Enhancement
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Client Needs Assessment
- Medicaid and Medicare Paperwork
- Time Management
- Policies and procedures
- Staff Management
- Strategic planning
- Documentation and Reporting
- Attention to Detail
- Positive Attitude and Energetic
Referees
Employment referees
- Mr Troy Shared - Strathmont Team leader. Contact: 0437 200 398
- Mr Darren Thorpe - Strathmont Supervisor. Contact: 0412 872 413
- Mrs Maryrose Heppner - HCO Colleague. Contact: 0416 872 806
- Ms Kathy Watkins - HCO Colleague. Contact: 0418 224 334
- Rob - HCO Colleague. Contact: 0421 281 386
- Personal referees
- Mr Neville Whittenbury. Contact : 0413 516 806
- Mrs Anne Palmer. Contact :0414 757 097
Certification
- Certificate IV in Disability
- Certificate IV in Aged Card
- Certificate III Business Administration
- Certificate III medical administration and medical terminology
- DCIS clearance
- National Police Clearance
- NDIS clearance
- National Working with children clearance - 12/02/22 expired, willing to obtain
- Senior first aid including CPR
- Medication training
- Infection control
- Professional boundaries
- Open drivers license no restrictions
- Covid-19 full vaccination
Timeline
Disability Support Worker - HCO
11.2020 - 01.2022
Childcare Educator - Roxby Early Learning Community Group, Edit Childcare Educator
02.2018 - 05.2020
Support Worker - Strathmont Disability SA
05.2007 - 03.2012