Kristen Khan
Ballarat,VIC
Summary
Dedicated Disability Support Worker with a strong background in emotional support and effective communication. Focused on enhancing client well-being and independence through tailored care and assistance. Proven ability to manage challenging behaviors and provide personal care, fostering a safe and supportive living environment.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Disability Support Worker
BuddiesCAN
Canadian, VIC
06.2023 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as eating, dressing, and grooming.
- Provided emotional support to individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to enhance client well-being.
- Encouraged independence by teaching essential self-care skills for daily living.
- Assisted in developing self-care skills such as personal hygiene practices.
- Managed challenging behaviors through positive reinforcement techniques.
- Transported clients to appointments and social events.
- Documented client progress and communicated key observations to supervisors to inform care strategies.
- Monitored client progress and reported any changes in behavior or health conditions to supervisor.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to implement care plans.
- Participated in team meetings with supervisors, doctors, nurses, therapists.
- Attended training sessions to learn best practices in disability support.
- Developed strategies to help individuals cope with their disability.
- Facilitated client participation in community engagement and social activities to enhance social inclusion.
- Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium, and high protein diets.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of client living spaces.
- Communicated effectively with clients to understand their needs.
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths and wheelchairs by following safe lifting techniques.
- Administered medication according to doctor's orders and monitored side effects.
Education
Asset Maitenence
MSIT
Loganlea, QLD07-2013
Computer Graphics
MSIT
Loganlea, QLD04-2011
Computer Programming
MSIT
Loganlea, QLD11-2010
Hospitality
University of Ballarat
Ballarat, VIC09-2007
Skills
- Medication administration
- Behavior management
- Client advocacy
- Emotional support
- Independence encouragement
- Safety awareness
- Progress documentation
- Nutrition planning
- Wellness and nutrition knowledge
- Transportation assistance
- Housekeeping and meal preparation
- Housekeeping support
- Community engagement
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Relationship building
- Boundary setting
- Compassionate care
Hobbies & Intrests
- gardening & landscaping
- Crafts & woodworking activities
- Gaming & Computers
- Beaches & Bushwalking
Trainning
- Bullying,Harassment & Sexual harassment
- Privacy & confidentiality
- Work place health & safety
- Develop skills in active support
- Abuse & neglect
- Behaviour support
- Cultural awareness
- Medication Management
- Shift note and incident reporting
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
BuddiesCAN
06.2023 - Current
Asset Maitenence
MSIT
Computer Graphics
MSIT
Computer Programming
MSIT
Hospitality
University of Ballarat