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John SIMPKINS

Alice Springs ,NT

Summary

Dedicated Disability Support Worker with extensive experience at Salvation Army ARC, skilled in daily living assistance and relationship building. Successfully advocated for client needs, enhancing their independence and well-being. Proficient in documentation and reporting, ensuring compliance with care standards while fostering a safe, inclusive environment for all clients.

Work History

Disability-support-worker

Salvation Army ARC
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and personal dignity.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans for clients.
  • Provided emotional support and companionship to enhance client well-being and mental health.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of client progress and care interventions.
  • Monitored client behavior and reported changes to healthcare professionals for timely intervention.
  • Advocated for client needs within community resources, fostering connections for additional support services.
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
  • Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
  • Developed strong interpersonal relationships with clients, earning their trust and respect through consistent empathy and understanding.
  • Supported clients in maintaining a clean living space by assisting with household tasks such as laundry, meal preparation, and general tidying.
  • Maintained safety with tidy, clean, and hazard-free home environments.
  • Delivered exceptional personal care services, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding assistance.
  • Prepared nutritious meals to meet individual dietary needs for clients.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Assisted clients in reaching personal goals through targeted skill-building activities and therapeutic interventions.
  • Promoted a safe and inclusive environment for all clients by enforcing policies and procedures consistently.
  • Facilitated community integration for clients by organizing outings, social events, and other opportunities for engagement.
  • Advocated fiercely on behalf of clients when necessary to ensure their rights were respected in various settings such as education or healthcare environments.
  • Checked medication schedules and patient needs to enforce medication administration standards team-wide.
  • Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
  • Liaised with key accounts to deliver targeted administrative household support.

Education

Roosevelt High School South Carolina'
N/A
06-1968

Skills

Daily living assistance

Problem-solving

Housekeeping and meal preparation

Personal care

Independent living support

Relationship building

Disability awareness

Documentation skills

Documentation and reporting

Client confidentiality

Incident reports

Disability services

Meal planning

Computer skills

Health and safety

Daily living requirements

Individual support plans

Household chores

Risk assessments

Family communication

Transportation assistance

Housekeeping skills

Long-term care

Family liaison

Youth services

Timeline

Disability-support-worker

Salvation Army ARC

Roosevelt High School South Carolina'
John SIMPKINS