John Makuna
Adelaide,SA
Summary
Compassionate Disability Support Worker focused on improving client well-being through effective personal care and emotional support. Proficient in medication management and community engagement strategies that foster independence. Dedicated to empowering clients to navigate daily challenges with dignity and confidence.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Disability Support Worker
Life Without Barriers
07.2025 - Current
- Provided personal care, including bathing, dressing, cooking, and cleaning.
- Delivered social and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
- Assisted clients with transportation for appointments and community outings.
- Managed clients' medications to ensure adherence and safety.
- Facilitated participation in community activities to promote independence.
Disabillity Support Worker
Abundant Living Family Care Home
2023 - Current
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting to promote independence.
- Transported clients safely to social activities and appointments for enhanced engagement.
- Fostered strong interpersonal relationships with clients through consistent empathy and understanding.
- Supported household tasks such as laundry, meal preparation, and general tidying for clean living spaces.
- Improved quality of life for clients with physical and intellectual disabilities through compassionate care.
- Maintained detailed logs of care actions, patient behaviors, and incidents for accurate record-keeping.
- Ensured safety by maintaining tidy, clean, and hazard-free home environments.
Skills
- Personal care and medication management
- Client transportation and household management
- Community engagement and emotional support
- Independence promotion and problem resolution
- Communication and team collaboration
Certification
Working with Children Ochre Card.
Manual Handling Certificate
First AID and CPR
NDIS Workers check
Brain Injury Certification
Thick and Thin Liquids Certifications
Police Clearance
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
Life Without Barriers
07.2025 - Current
Disabillity Support Worker
Abundant Living Family Care Home
2023 - Current
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