Kelly Burchard
Sandgate,QLD
Summary
Dedicated Disability Support Worker with over 16 year of experience providing quality care to clients. Proven ability to assist with personal care with dignity, prepare nutritious meals to meet individual dietary needs and maintain safety with tidy, clean and hazard-free home environments. Demonstrated expertise in monitoring client vital signs, administering medications and tracking behaviours.
Compassionate worker who possesses a gentle touch and caring attitude centered on treating people with dignity and respect. Expertise in supporting people with disability. Collaborative team player with strong clinical and interpersonal skills. Available 35 hours per week, weekends and evenings.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Disability Support Worker
Various Private Clients
02.2020 - Current
- Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
- Communicated regularly with family members about client progress, addressing any concerns or questions promptly.
- Provided emotional support to clients during challenging times, fostering resilience and coping skills.
- Developed strong interpersonal relationships with clients, earning their trust and respect through consistent empathy and understanding.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the disability support field.
- Coordinated transportation arrangements for clients to attend medical appointments or partake in social activities safely.
- Advocated fiercely on behalf of clients when necessary to ensure their rights were respected in various settings such as education or healthcare environments.
- Supported clients in maintaining a clean living space by assisting with household tasks such as laundry, meal preparation, and general tidying.
- Provided high level of physical support by lifting, adjusting, and moving clients.
- Managed medications effectively for clients under strict supervision from healthcare professionals, ensuring adherence to prescribed treatment plans.
- Maintained safety with tidy, clean, and hazard-free home environments.
- Checked medication schedules and patient needs to enforce medication administration standards team-wide.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Implemented behavior management techniques when required for the safety of both clients and staff members involved.
- Worked with children and parents to closely monitor and record social, behavioral and academic growth.
- Assisted clients in reaching personal goals through targeted skill-building activities and therapeutic interventions.
- Enhanced quality of life for clients with physical and intellectual disabilities through compassionate care and assistance.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans, ensuring optimal client wellbeing.
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Entertained, conversed, and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Promoted a safe and inclusive environment for all clients by enforcing policies and procedures consistently.
- Conducted regular assessments of client needs to identify potential areas of growth or improvement within their care plan structure.
- Improved client independence by developing personalized support plans tailored to individual needs and goals.
- Delivered exceptional personal care services, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding assistance.
- Conducted in-home visits to provide supportive services.
Disability Support Worker
Synapse - Australian Brain Injury Organisation
07.2016 - 11.2019
- Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
- Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
- Provided emotional support to clients during challenging times, fostering resilience and coping skills.
- Adhered to company requirements for patient interactions and care standards.
- Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviours, and incidents.
- Facilitated community integration for clients by organizing outings, social events, and other opportunities for engagement.
- Coordinated transportation arrangements for clients to attend medical appointments or partake in social activities safely.
Disability Support Worker
Staffing Options
09.2015 - 09.2016
- Client based personal care
- Developed strong interpersonal relationships with clients, earning their trust and respect through consistent empathy and understanding.
- Supporting clients to achieve their goals
- Managing appointments
- Communicated regularly with family members and team in relation to client progress, addressing any concerns or questions promptly.
Disability Support Worker
Endeavour Foundation
02.2008 - 05.2015
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviours to keep supervisor well-informed.
- Prepared nutritious meals to meet individual dietary needs for clients.
- Assist with Personal CareMaintained safety with tidy, clean and hazard-free home environments.
Education
Toowoomba State High School
Toowoomba, QLD1987
Certificate IV - Disability Support
TAFE Queensland
Bracken Ridge, QLD2020
Certificate Iv - Disability Studies
Employease
Skills
- Service-oriented
- Patient Evaluation
- Critical Thinking
- Problem solving
- Time Management
- Active Listening
- NDIS Worker Screening
- Current First Aid & CPR
- Driver's Licence
- Manual Handling Training
- Medication Training
- Peg Training
- Maybo Training
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
Various Private Clients
02.2020 - Current
Disability Support Worker
Synapse - Australian Brain Injury Organisation
07.2016 - 11.2019
Disability Support Worker
Staffing Options
09.2015 - 09.2016
Disability Support Worker
Endeavour Foundation
02.2008 - 05.2015
Toowoomba State High School
Certificate IV - Disability Support
TAFE Queensland
Certificate Iv - Disability Studies
Employease
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