Louise Manca
Maroochydore,QLD
Summary
Compassionate Youth Disability Support Worker with experience in providing personalised care and assistance to individuals with disabilities. Strengths include strong interpersonal skills, adaptability to diverse situations, and knowledge of various therapeutic techniques. Previous work has shown ability to foster independence among clients while ensuring safety and comfort.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Youth and Disability Support Worker
Thrivehouse Pty Ltd
Mooloolaba, QLD
08.2022 - 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 behaviour or health conditions to supervisor.
- Collaborated with other professionals to develop treatment plans for clients.
- Encouraged independence by teaching skills needed for everyday life.
- Transported clients to appointments, social events, and other activities as needed.
- Maintained records of services provided, client progress, and goals achieved.
- Provided assistance in the home environment including meal preparation and light housekeeping.
- Participated in team meetings with supervisors, doctors, nurses, therapists.
- Administered medication according to doctor's orders and monitored side effects.
- Managed challenging behaviours through positive reinforcement techniques.
- Facilitated communication between nonverbal individuals using sign language or other methods.
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
- Documented services and collected required data for evaluation.
Education
Certificate - Certificate IV in Youth Child And Family
Australian College of Community Services
07-2024
Bachelor of Business - Accounting
University of The Sunshine Coast
Sunshine Coast, QLD11-2009
Bachelor of Arts - Culture And Policy
Griffith University
QLD11-1993
Skills
- Documentation and reporting
- Health meals and snacks
- Toileting assistance
- Recreational activities
- Sign language
- Emotional support & companionship
- Therapeutic interventions
- Health and safety
- First aid and CPR
- Hygiene assistance
Certification
- Working with Children Blue Card Expiry 18-08-2027
- NDIS Worker Screening Card Expiry 18-08-2027
- Drivers Licence C Class
- NGO Training Modules up to date
- PEG Training
- Midazolam Training
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Youth and Disability Support Worker
Thrivehouse Pty Ltd
08.2022 - Current
Certificate - Certificate IV in Youth Child And Family
Australian College of Community Services
Bachelor of Business - Accounting
University of The Sunshine Coast
Bachelor of Arts - Culture And Policy
Griffith University
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