Kate Duggan
Berkeley Vale,NSW
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Disability Support Worker with The Salvation Army, skilled in daily living assistance and relationship building. Successfully developed personalized care plans, enhancing client independence and emotional well-being. Proven ability to implement safety protocols and engage clients in recreational activities, fostering a positive and supportive environment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Disability Support Worker
The Salvation Army
08.2023 - Current
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities, promoting independence and well-being.
- Provided compassionate support to clients, fostering a positive environment.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans.
- Monitored client progress, reporting changes in condition to supervisors.
- Implemented safety protocols to ensure a secure environment for clients.
- Engaged clients in recreational activities, enhancing social interaction and enjoyment.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client interactions and service delivery.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
- Maintained safety with tidy, clean, and hazard-free home environments.
- Prepared nutritious meals to meet individual dietary needs for clients.
- Provided high level of physical support by lifting, adjusting, and moving clients.
Aged Care Worker
The Salvation Army
06.2020 - 08.2023
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Developed individualized care plans based on client needs and preferences.
- Maintained detailed documentation of client progress and changes in condition.
- Implemented strategies to enhance emotional well-being and social engagement of clients.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Adhered strictly to infection control protocols, minimizing the risk of communicable diseases within the facility.
Childcare Educator
Erina Kindergarten
02.2016 - 06.2020
- Designed and implemented age-appropriate educational activities to promote child development.
- Fostered a safe and inclusive environment for children, ensuring adherence to health and safety standards.
- Collaborated with parents and staff to assess children's progress and address individual needs effectively.
- Mentored junior educators, providing guidance on best practices in childcare and early education techniques.
Education
Certificate IV Leisure And Health
TAFE NSW
NSW11-2021
No Degree - Certificate III In Individual Support (Ageing)
ET Australia
Erina, NSW06-2020
Skills
- Daily living assistance
- Problem-solving
- Housekeeping and meal preparation
- Personal care
- Relationship building
- Disability awareness
- Mobility support
- Meal planning
- Individual support plans
- Family communication
- Elderly care
- Recreational activities
- Empathy and patience
- Emotional support & companionship
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
The Salvation Army
08.2023 - Current
Aged Care Worker
The Salvation Army
06.2020 - 08.2023
Childcare Educator
Erina Kindergarten
02.2016 - 06.2020
Certificate IV Leisure And Health
TAFE NSW
No Degree - Certificate III In Individual Support (Ageing)
ET Australia