Kirstie Harris
Coonabarabran,NSW
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated professional with extensive experience, excelling in daily living assistance and relationship building. Proven ability to empower clients through effective communication and individualized support plans, while maintaining strict client confidentiality. Skilled in documentation and reporting, ensuring accurate records that enhance care quality and client satisfaction.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Care
Australian Unity
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in the field of home care physical therapy.
- Continuously updated professional knowledge base by attending relevant training sessions or workshops related to home care provision practices.
- Educated family members on best practices for home care, empowering them to support the ongoing health of their loved ones.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of home respiratory equipment, facilitating seamless transitions to home care.
- Assisted patients with personal requirements for housekeeping and grooming assistance.
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
- Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Upheld strict standards of privacy and confidentiality in all aspects of caregiving, maintaining the dignity and respect for patients at all times.
- Maintained accurate patient records, documenting daily activities, progress, and any changes in health conditions.
Disability Support Worker
Crossroads Independance and Support Services
03.2021 - 01.2024
- Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
- Kept accurate records for client files and handled related paperwork.
- Assisted clients in reaching personal goals through targeted skill-building activities and therapeutic interventions.
- Communicated regularly with family members about client progress, addressing any concerns or questions promptly.
Disability Support Worker
Breakthru
01.2024 - Current
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
- Developed strong interpersonal relationships with clients, earning their trust and respect through consistent empathy and understanding.
- Supported clients in maintaining a clean living space by assisting with household tasks such as laundry, meal preparation, and general tidying.
- Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviors, and incidents.
- Prepared nutritious meals to meet individual dietary needs for clients.
- Provided emotional support to clients during challenging times, fostering resilience and coping skills.
- Communicated regularly with family members about client progress, addressing any concerns or questions promptly.
Education
Coonabarabra High School
Coonabarabran, NSWSkills
- Daily living assistance
- Problem-solving
- Relationship building
- Disability awareness
- Documentation and reporting
- Client confidentiality
- Incident reports
- Computer skills
- Individual support plans
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
Breakthru
01.2024 - Current
Disability Support Worker
Crossroads Independance and Support Services
03.2021 - 01.2024
Home Care
Australian Unity
Coonabarabra High School
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