Kellie Scott
Yarra Junction,VIC
Summary
Compassionate Disability Support Worker with experience in providing personalized care and assistance to individuals with disabilities. Strengths include strong interpersonal skills, adaptability to diverse situations, and knowledge of various therapeutic techniques. Previous work has shown ability to foster independence among clients while ensuring safety and comfort.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Disability Support Worker
Recovery Options
Yarra Junction, Vic
09.2022 - Current
- Transported clients to appointments, social events, and other activities as needed.
- Provided emotional support to individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
- Coordinated doctor appointments, exercise, recreation, and family visits to
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths and wheelchairs by following safe lifting techniques.
- Provided assistance in the home environment including meal preparation and light housekeeping.
- Supervised other workers and caregivers providing services to clients.
- Administered medication according to doctor's orders and monitored side effects.
Direct Care Worker
Mecwacare
Pakenham, Vic
02.2019 - 08.2022
- Respected cultural diversity when interacting with individuals from different backgrounds.
- Ensured safety of clients by monitoring environment for hazards and providing appropriate supervision when needed.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Consulted with client care team to continually update care plans.
- Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
- Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium and high protein diets.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
Personal Care Assistant
Private home
Seville, VIC
04.2018 - 02.2019
- Provided companionship to elderly and disabled clients in their homes or other residential facilities.
- Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium and high protein diets.
Personal Care Assistant
Donwood Aged Care Home
Croydon, VIC
08.2013 - 06.2016
- Provided companionship to elderly and disabled clients in their homes or other residential facilities.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Ensured safety of patients by monitoring environment and responding promptly to any emergency situations that may arise.
- Participated in recreational activities with clients such as reading books, playing cards or board games.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Contributed to case reviews of client status and progress.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Certificate IV in Emergency Health Care
Australian Paramedical College
Online01-2022
Certificate - Certificate III in Aged Care & Home And Community
North Ringwood Community House
Ringwood01-2013
Skills
- Medication administration
- Client transportation
- Care plan development
- Nutritional meal planning
- Health monitoring
- Client advocacy
- Time management
- Respite care
- Documentation and reporting
- Team leadership
- Heartsaver first aid CPR AED (first aid CPR AED)
- Multitasking
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
Recovery Options
09.2022 - Current
Direct Care Worker
Mecwacare
02.2019 - 08.2022
Personal Care Assistant
Private home
04.2018 - 02.2019
Personal Care Assistant
Donwood Aged Care Home
08.2013 - 06.2016
Some College (No Degree) - Certificate IV in Emergency Health Care
Australian Paramedical College
Certificate - Certificate III in Aged Care & Home And Community
North Ringwood Community House