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

years of professional experience

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