Katherine Kelly
Wartook,VIC
Summary
Hardworking Disability Support Worker dedicated to empowering people by delivering comprehensive, compassionate and individualized care. Compassionate and caring attitude centered on treating people with dignity and respect. Collaborative team player with strong clinical and interpersonal skills Enthusiastic and eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Motivated to learn, grow and be challenged and be part of a like minded team.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Disability Support Worker
Department Of Health And Human Services
Ararat, Victoria
- Provided assistance in daily living activities, assist personal hygiene.
- Kept accurate records for client files and handled related paperwork.
- Adhered to departmental policy and legislation requirements for care standards.
- Maintained daily records.
- Supported clients safely to social activities and appointments.
- Prepared nutritious meals to meet individual dietary needs for clients.
- Designed and implemented person centered activity and support plans.
- Administered medication.
- Money handling.
- Incident reporting.
- Chemical handling.
- Liaised with relevant stakeholders.
- Worked within numerous locations: Community residential units, Outreach services, Vocational employment Services in Ararat Day programs - Manna Gums, Concrete Molding, Gordon Street Older Persons Program Pinnacle.
Disability Support Carer
McGreggor House
Ararat, Victoria
Day program.
Supported a number of clients in a range of activities. Art, cooking, community inclusion, multi-sensory programs.
Performing Arts Center Attendant
Rural City Of Ararat Performing Arts Center
Ararat, Victoria
Events preparation, front of house duties, cleaning,
Disability Support Worker
Possibility
Ararat, Victoria
06.2019 - Current
Education
Certificate IV in Disability Support - Disability Support
University of Ballarat
Ballarat, VICCertificate III Social And Community Studies
University of Ballarat
Ballarat, VICEast Grampians Health Services
Certficate III Hospitality And Food Handling
Hostplus
Skills
- Experience in working with and empowering people with disabilities in range of settings
- Ability to work autonomously and part of a motivated team
- Effective time Management
- Critical Thinking
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Client Needs Assessment
- Record keeping
- Computer literate
Additional Information
- Parks Victoria - Great Gariwerd Bird Survey (ongoing)
- Wildlife Victoria, BADGAR - Wildlife rescue volunteer (ongoing)
- Trust For Nature- Property caretaker (ongoing)
Previous -
- Jail house rock Festival
- Green Hill Lake Development Board Committee
REFEREES
Bernadine Streeter Department of Education and Training, Justice of the Peace 0417395995
Donna Zabinskas Disability Support Officer Possibility 0427681501
Annie Brown Disability Support Officer Possibility 0424962777
Daryl Bell Former Disability Support Officer Possibility 0418215692
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
Possibility
06.2019 - Current
Disability Support Worker
Department Of Health And Human Services
Disability Support Carer
McGreggor House
Performing Arts Center Attendant
Rural City Of Ararat Performing Arts Center
Certificate IV in Disability Support - Disability Support
University of Ballarat
Certificate III Social And Community Studies
University of Ballarat
East Grampians Health Services
Certficate III Hospitality And Food Handling
Hostplus
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