Laat Gum
15 Harms Ct
Summary
Dedicated disability support worker who enjoys providing support and assistance to individuals and groups with disabilities living within their community or assisted living home. Able to represent the company or agency of employment with professionalism, courtesy and compassion to clients, families, advocates, providers and the public. Proficient in the use of common implements, devices and tools for disabled daily living. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Disability Support Worker
Life Without Barriers
11.2021 - Current
- Assist an average of 4 clients per a week with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping them to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviors, and incidents.
- Maintained safety with tidy, clean, and hazard-free home environments.
- Prepared nutritious meals to meet individual dietary needs for clients.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Work with family, health care providers, therapists and social workers to ensure all of the client's emotional and health needs were met, improving 85% of the clients' conditions.
- Keep accurate records for client files and handled related paperwork.
Disability Support Worker
Lifestyle Solutions
09.2021 - 10.2022
- Assisted 6 clients per week in daily personal care, toileting, clothing and transportation.
- Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living and adaptation to disability or illness.
- Ensured a positive routine was established and maintained toward optimum mental and physical wellness.
- Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
- Prepared nutritious meals to meet individual dietary needs for clients.
Disability Support Worker
Casa Services
08.2020 - 12.2021
- Aided 10 clients per week during mealtimes, in cooking and food preparation.
- Assisted 3 physically disabled individuals per week with transfers to and from bed, in and out of vehicles, through public places, in and out of bathroom activities and during other motions.
- Adhered to company requirements for patient interactions and care standards.
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Acted as companion and assistant in grocery shopping, errands, banking, bill paying and community engagement.
- Prepared nutritious meals to meet individual dietary needs for clients.
- Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviors, and incidents.
Education
Health Services
Ambition Training 2020
Melbourne, VIC08.2019
Certificate III Warehouse Operations
Set Solutions
Melbourne, VIC07.2017
Skills
- Good Listening Skills
- Interdisciplinary care
- Emotional support
- CPR / First aid
- Record-keeping
- Teamwork
- Reliability
- Patience
Certification
- Certificate IV in Disability (2019)
- Personal Care Aide PCA Certification - (2021)
- First Aid Certificate Update (2021)
- Licensed Full NT Driver,s licence
- Working With Children Current
- Police Check Current
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
Life Without Barriers
11.2021 - Current
Disability Support Worker
Lifestyle Solutions
09.2021 - 10.2022
Disability Support Worker
Casa Services
08.2020 - 12.2021
Health Services
Ambition Training 2020
Certificate III Warehouse Operations
Set Solutions
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