Kerri Connors
DARLINGTON POINT,New South Wales
Summary
Professional and compassionate with strong background in providing compassionate care and support to individuals with disabilities. Skilled in developing individualized care plans, implementing therapeutic activities, and ensuring client safety and well-being. Strong focus on team collaboration, effective communication, and adapting to changing needs. Reliable and results-driven, with commitment to enhancing clients' quality of life through empathetic and respectful care.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Disability Support Worker
Moonlight Disability Service
01.2021 - Current
- Provided personalized support to individuals with disabilities, enhancing daily living skills and independence.
- Developed and implemented tailored care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to meet client needs.
- Trained new staff on effective communication techniques and person-centered care approaches, fostering a supportive environment.
- Monitored client progress and adjusted support strategies, ensuring adherence to care plans and promoting positive outcomes.
- Advocated for clients' rights and access to community resources, empowering individuals through education and support services.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
ENROLLED ENDORSED NURSE
St Vincents Community Private Hospital
08.2020 - Current
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management, disease prevention, and post-discharge care.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and prioritize nursing interventions.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses, ensure optimal care outcomes
Sole Trader
Self-employed
01.2020 - Current
- Built a loyal clientele by consistently exceeding their expectations through personalized services, supporting individual needs.
- Handled administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, filing documents, and maintaining records efficiently.
- Work and collaborate with allied health professionals, to implement best health practices for clients
- Developed and maintained strong knowledge of multiple products and varying levels of benefits within each product, when preforming personal cares.
- Collaborate with clients and families and maintain positive relationships and assist clients to achieve their desired outcomes through support and guidance.
- Work with clients to develop financial planning, to encourage communication participation.
Aged Care Worker
Scalabrini Village
07.2016 - 08.2020
- Provided compassionate care to residents, enhancing quality of life and emotional well-being.
- Assisted with daily living activities, fostering independence and dignity among elderly clients.
- Monitored health conditions, reporting changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans for each resident.
- Engaged residents in social activities, improving community connections and mental health outcomes.
Education
Diploma - Nursing
TAFE NSW
NSW02-2017
Frontline Management - Buisness
Vocational Institute of Australia
12-2012
Certificate III - Family And Community Services
TAFE NSW
NSW01-2012
Skills
- Daily living assistance
- Problem-solving
- Housekeeping and meal preparation
- Personal care
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
Moonlight Disability Service
01.2021 - Current
ENROLLED ENDORSED NURSE
St Vincents Community Private Hospital
08.2020 - Current
Sole Trader
Self-employed
01.2020 - Current
Aged Care Worker
Scalabrini Village
07.2016 - 08.2020
Diploma - Nursing
TAFE NSW
Frontline Management - Buisness
Vocational Institute of Australia
Certificate III - Family And Community Services
TAFE NSW