Krystal Wylie
Summary
Dedicated Disability Support Worker with proven expertise at Lifestyle Connections Association, enhancing client independence through personalized care and effective communication. Skilled in meal preparation and community engagement, I foster emotional support and advocate for clients' needs, ensuring a nurturing environment that promotes wellness and personal growth.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Disability Support Worker
Lifestyle Connections Association
Cairns , QLD
02.2018 - Current
- Developed individualized support plans based on client requirements and preferences.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care delivery.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as eating, dressing, and grooming.
- Encouraged independence by teaching skills needed for everyday life.
- Assisted in developing self-care skills such as personal hygiene practices.
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
- Provided emotional support and encouraged independence in daily tasks.
- Provided emotional support to individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
- Managed challenging behaviors through positive reinforcement techniques.
- Monitored client progress and reported changes to the support team promptly.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Transported clients to appointments, social events, and other activities.
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths and wheelchairs by following safe lifting techniques.
- Maintained records of services provided, client progress, and goals achieved.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Supported client learning through tailored educational activities.
- Facilitated community engagement activities, fostering connections and socialization among clients.
- Organized holiday activities to enhance community engagement and social interaction among clients.
- Participated in team meetings with supervisors, doctors, nurses, therapists.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
Childcare Assistant
Cairns Central Child Care Centre.
Cairns North , QLD
05.2010 - 05.2017
- Assisted in planning and implementing educational programs for various age groups.
- Assisted in planning, organizing and implementing age appropriate activities to encourage learning.
- Led group activities to encourage social skills and teamwork among children.
- Engaged children in meaningful conversations regarding their day-to-day experiences.
- Supported children's emotional and social development with one-on-one attention.
- Promoted physical activity by encouraging outdoor playtime activities like sports and games.
- Monitored children's health and safety during outdoor playtime and excursions.
- Supervised children in daily activities and ensured a safe environment.
- Established and maintained safe play environment for children.
- Documented daily activities and communicated effectively with team members and families.
- Provided safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for children.
- Observed and monitored the safety of all children in care.
- Encouraged self-expression through various art forms such as music, painting, drawing.
- Read stories, sang songs and taught basic skills such as color recognition and counting numbers.
- Read stories and played alphabet games to promote early literacy.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits involving eating, resting and hygiene habits.
- Assisted in meal preparation including preparing snacks and drinks.
- Enforced rules to teach good manners and maintain safe environment.
- Collaborated with colleagues to provide a high standard of care for each child.
- Maintained a clean, organized classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Organized and planned age-appropriate reading, crafts, and music lessons.
- Developed positive relationships with parents and guardians to ensure their child's needs were met.
- Maintained a clean, organized classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Prepared meals, snacks and refreshments for children according to dietary needs and restrictions.
Education
Certificate In Individual Support - Certificate 3 in Individual Support
Mi Haven Training
01.2022 - 06.2023
Certificate 3 In Early Childhood Education And Care. - Certificate 3 in Early Childhood Education And Car
Cairns Training Academy
11.2013 - 12.2015
Certificate In Community Services - Certificate 3 in Community Services
Tafe
11.2012 - 11.2013
Skills
- Daily living assistance
- Disability services
- Personal care
- Hygiene assistance
- First aid and CPR
- Client advocacy
- Community engagement
- Client transportation
- Community integration
- Recreational activities
- Social skills development
- Effective communication
- Conflict resolution
- Active listening
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Incident reports
- Client transportation
Timeline
Certificate In Individual Support - Certificate 3 in Individual Support
Mi Haven Training
01.2022 - 06.2023
Disability Support Worker
Lifestyle Connections Association
02.2018 - Current
Certificate 3 In Early Childhood Education And Care. - Certificate 3 in Early Childhood Education And Car
Cairns Training Academy
11.2013 - 12.2015
Certificate In Community Services - Certificate 3 in Community Services
Tafe
11.2012 - 11.2013
Childcare Assistant
Cairns Central Child Care Centre.
05.2010 - 05.2017