KAREN LUGTON
Forest Hill,Australia
Summary
Dedicated Disability Support Worker with 18 years at Kurrajong, excelling in medication administration and conflict resolution. Proven ability to enhance client independence through tailored support plans and effective team leadership. Committed to maintaining client privacy while fostering emotional support and safety in diverse environments.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Disability Support Worker
Kurrajong
Wagga Wagga, Australia
09.2006 - Current
- Organised and facilitated leisure activities for program participants to enhance community independence, skills, and social interaction.
- Led group activities to stimulate social interaction and learning.
- Transported clients to facilitate access to employment/volunteer work, health care, and community life.
- Gained in-depth understanding of clients' needs and objectives from 18 years dedicated to Kurrajong.
- Experienced in personal care (transporting clients to bed with ceiling hoist). Trained and proficient in administering medications and supporting clients when they have had epileptic seizures and diabetic episodes.
- Trained to assess staff medication competency
- Demonstrated strong time management and organisational skills in administration role.
Enhanced computer proficiency through spreadsheets, word processing, and reporting via CTARS.
Displayed professionalism and approachability while managing phone communications.
Maintained a reliable track record for honesty in financial transactions. - Acquired valuable experience in coordinator position by covering during coordinators' absences. Analyse information from clients entering services to optimize care delivery.
Collaborated with family members and caregivers to tailor support initiatives.
Crafted detailed behavior reports alongside mealtime and personal care strategies.
Implemented medication adherence plans and developed risk management profiles.
Sourced skilled staff to meet diverse client goals effectively.
Skills
- Creative Thinking
- Safety Management
- Medication Schedules and administration of Medication
- Assessing staff in Medication Competency
- Companionship and Emotional Support
- Mobility Support
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Conflict Resolution between clients and between staff
- Daily Logs
- Computer Skills
- Sound understanding of Behavior Support Plans
- Team Leadership
- Networking with Staff
- Client Toileting
- Seizure Management
- Training and Teaching of new Support staff
- Up hold and maintain Client Privacy
- Understand the importance of Special Dietary Requirements
Certification
- Drivers licence
- First Aid Trained
- Medication Trained
- Food handling Trained
- Diabetics Training
- Epilepsy Training
- Anaphylaxis Training
- Suicide prevention Training
- NCI Training - Non confrontational intervention
References
- Debra Howard, Disability Support worker, 0409254427, dhoward@kurrajong.com.au
- Tanya Corcoran, Senior Coordinator Of Supports, (044) 776-6392, Tcorcoran@kurrajong.com.au
Affiliations
- I take pleasure in engaging in activities such as playing golf, reading, and spending quality time with my family.
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
Kurrajong
09.2006 - Current