Kevin Muigai
Lightsview,SA
Summary
I have a background in community services and support work, and I am excited to work with people of different multicultural diversity dealing with different behaviors and physical challenges. I have always taken pride in helping people live a life that gives them joy and satisfaction and assist them accomplish their goals despite any challenges they might be facing. I am seeking to join an organization that holds these same values and one that takes pride in providing excellent services to its clients.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Disability Support Worker
Optcare
Bedford Park , SA
11.2021 - Current
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as eating, dressing, and grooming.
- Provided emotional support to individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
- Monitored client progress and reported any changes in behavior or health conditions to supervisor.
- Organized recreational and educational activities for clients according to individual needs.
- Encouraged independence by teaching skills needed for everyday life.
- Transported clients to appointments, social events, and other activities as needed.
- Assisted in developing self-care skills such as personal hygiene practices.
- Managed challenging behaviors through positive reinforcement techniques.
Disability Support Worker
Ability Rise
Hectorville, SA
04.2022 - 01.2025
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
- Assisted individuals in performing wide range of housekeeping functions to develop levels of ability.
- Transported clients to and from medical and mental health appointments with assigned vehicle.
- Collaborated with community workers to implement exciting social activity programs within facility.
- Provided emotional support to individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
- Monitored client progress and reported any changes in behavior or health conditions to supervisor.
- Encouraged independence by teaching skills needed for everyday life.
DSW Worker
Accept Care
North Adelaide , SA
11.2017 - 05.2023
- Assisted clients in developing independent living skills, such as budgeting, nutrition, household management and personal hygiene.
- Provided transportation assistance for clients who need assistance getting from one place to another.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as eating, dressing, and grooming.
- Encouraged independence by teaching skills needed for everyday life.
- Provided assistance in the home environment including meal preparation and light housekeeping.
- Administered medication to patients according to strict schedules.
Disability Support Worker
Hills Community Options
Mt Barker , SA
10.2019 - 06.2022
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as eating, dressing, and grooming.
- Provided emotional support to individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
- Developed strategies to help individuals cope with their disability.
- Encouraged independence by teaching skills needed for everyday life.
- Transported clients to appointments, social events, and other activities as needed.
- Instructed clients on proper use of adaptive equipment such as wheelchairs and walkers.
- Provided assistance in the home environment including meal preparation and light housekeeping.
- Managed challenging behaviors through positive reinforcement techniques.
- Helped disabled persons access community resources such as housing options or job training programs.
- Transported clients to and from medical and mental health appointments with assigned vehicle.
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths and wheelchairs by following safe lifting techniques.
- Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium and high protein diets.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Community Health Services
Torrens University
Adelaide, SA11-2022
Skills
- Good Communicator
- Attentive to people
- Ability to think on my feet and adapt to situation at hand
- Companionship and emotional support
- Neat clean and professional appearance
- Client Educative
- Works well independently and as part of a team
- Fluent in Swahili
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
Ability Rise
04.2022 - 01.2025
Disability Support Worker
Optcare
11.2021 - Current
Disability Support Worker
Hills Community Options
10.2019 - 06.2022
DSW Worker
Accept Care
11.2017 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Community Health Services
Torrens University