Kathleen Teixeira
Appin,NSW
Summary
Highly motivated professional demonstrates ability to develop and implement successful plans of action to address individual needs. Possesses strong problem-solving skills to reduce barriers. Committed to helping individuals and families. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Disability Support Worker
Ave Maria
04.2023 - Current
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
- Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviors, and incidents.
- Maintained safety with tidy, clean, and hazard-free home environments.
- Prepared nutritious meals to meet individual dietary needs for clients.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Checked medication schedules and patient needs to enforce medication administration standards team-wide.
- Kept accurate records for client files and handled related paperwork.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Designed individualized plans detailing daily activities and needs for patients.
- Maintained detailed records of patient progress, documentation of services and case notes.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to drive continuity of care.
- Worked with medical teams, patients and families to implement effective treatment plans.
- Participated in interdisciplinary care conferences to discuss patient care plans and referrals.
Disability Support Worker
Client Care First
03.2019 - 04.2023
Personal Carer
Catholic Healthcare
07.2015 - 02.2019
Education
Certificate 111 in Community Care - Carer
Health Industry Group Training
Wollongong, NSW06.2006
Skills
- Interdisciplinary Care
- Coordinating Services
- Computer Skills
- Patient Toileting
- Appointment Organization
- Client Privacy
- Healthy Meals and Snacks
- Staff Meetings
- Household Chores
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Behavior Support Plans
- Vital Signs Management
- Team Leadership
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
Ave Maria
04.2023 - Current
Disability Support Worker
Client Care First
03.2019 - 04.2023
Personal Carer
Catholic Healthcare
07.2015 - 02.2019
Certificate 111 in Community Care - Carer
Health Industry Group Training
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