Kate Kilgour

Disability Support Worker

Independent

Cranbourne East, Victoria

06.2018 - Current

Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as eating, dressing, and grooming.
Provided emotional support to individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
Monitored client progress and reported any changes in behavior or health conditions to supervisor.
Transported clients to appointments, social events, and other activities as needed.
Encouraged independence by teaching skills needed for everyday life.
Developed strategies to help individuals cope with their disability.
Collaborated with other professionals to develop treatment plans for clients.
Organized recreational and educational activities for clients according to individual needs.
Maintained records of services provided, client progress, and goals achieved.
Communicated regularly with families of disabled individuals regarding care plans and updates.
Conducted assessments of client abilities and needs to create individualized care plans.
Provided assistance in the home environment including meal preparation and light housekeeping.
Participated in team meetings with supervisors, doctors, nurses, therapists.
Assisted in developing self-care skills such as personal hygiene practices.
Administered medication according to doctor's orders and monitored side effects.
Managed challenging behaviors through positive reinforcement techniques.
Facilitated communication between nonverbal individuals using sign language or other methods.
Helped disabled persons access community resources such as housing options or job training programs.
Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
Assisted individuals in performing wide range of housekeeping functions to develop levels of ability.
Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths and wheelchairs by following safe lifting techniques.
Transported clients to and from medical and mental health appointments with assigned vehicle.
Facilitated communication between caregivers and clients regarding current issues or concerns related to client's health status or well-being.
Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium and high protein diets.
Maintained organized filing system for client records, providing complete documentation of all interactions.
Coordinated doctor appointments, exercise, recreation, and family visits to maintain schedule.
Recorded patient temperature, pulse and blood pressure to monitor health and well-being.
Transported patients safely to social activities and doctors appointments.
Administered medication to patients according to strict schedules.
Collaborated with other professionals to assess client needs.
Documented services and collected required data for evaluation.
Educated clients on options to assist in making informed decisions.
Referred client or family to appropriate community resources to obtain support for mental or physical illness.
Provided information to access financial assistance, legal aid or housing.