Job Karuma
Rochedale,QLD
Summary
I am an experienced disability and Aged care support worker who enjoys providing support and assistance to individuals living with disabilities within the community or assisted living centres
Highly motivated professional that demonstrates ability to develop and implement successful plans of action to address individual needs. Possesses strong problem-solving skills to reduce barriers and committed to helping individuals and families.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Disability Support Worker
Maple Support Services
04.2023 - 01.2024
- Maintained safety with tidy, clean, and hazard-free home environments.
- Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
- Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviors, and incidents.
- Prepared nutritious meals to meet individual dietary needs for clients.
- Provided high level of physical support by lifting, adjusting, and moving clients.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
Disability Support Worker
Southern Cross Support Services
03.2024 - Current
- Checked medication schedules and patient needs to enforce medication administration standards team-wide.
- Kept accurate records for client files and handled related paperwork.
- Adhered to company requirements for patient interactions and care standards.
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Managed caseload to satisfy multiple patients with diverse needs.
- Worked with children and parents to closely monitor and record social, behavioral and academic growth.
- Provided crisis intervention services to individuals facing medical, emotional and mental health challenges in hospital setting.
- Facilitated support groups for patients and families dealing with chronic illnesses.
Education
Master of Science - Engineering
09-2026
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
06-2022
Skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Highly organized
- Problem-solving
- Able to prioritize tasks
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Creative thinking
- Comply with policy, procedure and legislation
- Awareness of Equal Opportunities
- Proficient computer skills
- Excellent time management
Certification
- Certificate IV in Disability
- NDIS worker screening check
- NDIS worker screening orientation certificate
- NDIS manual handling certificate
- Working with children (blue card)
- First Aid and CPR certificate
- Medication Administration trained
- National Police Clearance
- Driving license and fully comprehensive insured car
- Working Rights Visa
- Covid 19 certificate
Timeline
Disability Support Worker - Southern Cross Support Services
03.2024 - Current
Disability Support Worker - Maple Support Services
04.2023 - 01.2024
Griffith University - Master of Science, Engineering
Girne American University - Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering
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