Kayla Burgemeister
Ironbark,QLD
Summary
Dedicated Disability Support Worker at AFFORD Disability Services, skilled in client advocacy and crisis intervention. Proven ability to enhance client independence through effective communication and tailored support plans. Committed to compassionate care and continuous professional development, ensuring a safe environment and empowering clients to achieve their personal goals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Disability Support Worker
AFFORD Disability Services
Ipswich, Queensland
02.2022 - Current
- Communicating effectively with clients, carers, and allied health professionals, ensuring to advocate for their rights and needs, and ensuring they're heard.
- Assisting clients in developing and maintaining daily living skills, while promoting independence.
- Adhering to Individualized Support Plans and Care Plans.
- Utilizing a person centred approach
- Being aware of the client's safety and well-being. Ensuring their environment is safe, and addressing any concerns.
- Assisting with daily life activities such as - personal care, household support, facilitating social groups, medication administration & supporting clients to access the community.
- Documentation such as - Case Notes, Incident Reports, Hazard Reports, Behaviour Support Plans, Creating short & long term goals.
- Keeping up to date with Professional Development.
Education
Mental Health
Australian College of Community Services And Care
Skills
- Crisis intervention
- Client advocacy
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Self motivation
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Critical thinking
- Goal setting and planning
- Time management
- Compassionate care
- Social research
- Paperwork organization
- Disability support
REFERENCES
- Tina Kahu - Service Manager - AFFORD Disability Services - 0434 961 497
- Tamara McGettigan - Program Coordinator - AFFORD Disability Services - 0422 086 453
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
AFFORD Disability Services
02.2022 - Current
Mental Health
Australian College of Community Services And Care
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