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Luigi Zucchet

Lalor,VIC

Summary

Dedicated Disability Support Worker skilled at managing appointments and administering medication, helping with bathroom and personal care needs and keeping home environments neat and clean. Excellent organizational skills with hardworking mentality and caring approach. Background includes successfully managing documentation and daily living support needs for disabled clients.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Disability Support Worker

Kevin Stafford
Melbourne, Victoria
03.2015 - 01.2024
  • Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
  • Managed challenging behaviors through positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Modified treatment plans to accommodate changes in clients' health or progress.
  • Organized recreational and educational activities for clients according to individual needs.
  • Transported clients safely to social activities and doctors appointments.
  • Maintained records of services provided, client progress, and goals achieved.
  • Provided assistance in the home environment including meal preparation, meal assistance and light housekeeping.
  • Helped clients move in and out of beds, baths and wheelchairs by following safe lifting techniques.
  • Administered medication to clients according to strict schedules.
  • Collaborated with other allied health professionals to assess client needs.
  • Administered medication according to doctor's orders and monitored side effects.
  • Monitored client progress and reported any changes in behavior or health conditions to supervisor.
  • Coordinated doctor appointments, exercise, recreation, and family visits to maintain schedule.
  • Maintained organized filing system for client records, providing complete documentation of all interactions.
  • Transported clients to appointments, social events, and other activities as needed.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as meal assistance, dressing, showering and grooming.
  • Monitored and evaluated client progress compared to measurable treatment and care plan goals.
  • Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.

Disability Support Worker

DHS
Melbourne, VIC
03.2005 - 08.2012
  • As per previous employer for detailed description of duties and responsibilities

Education

Diploma of Community Services - Family And Community Services

Melbourne Polytechnic
Preston, VIC
01-2018

Cert IV Disability Studies - Disability Studies

Box Hill TAFE
Box Hill, VIC
02-2003

High School Diploma -

Princess Hill High School
Princess Hill, Vic
12-1995

Skills

  • Case Management
  • Disability Services
  • Incident Reports
  • Relationship Building
  • Daily Living Requirements
  • Client Needs Assessment
  • Family Communication
  • Personal Care
  • Individual Support Plans
  • Progress Documentation
  • Behavior Support Plans
  • Meal Planning
  • Appointment Organization
  • Grooming Support
  • Safety Management

Languages

Italian
Professional

Certification

  • Working with Children
  • Duty of care
  • Medication administration
  • Valid Drivers license
  • Safe food handling
  • Hand hygiene
  • Current first aid and CPR
  • NDIS screening test certificate
  • Manual handling
  • Medication administration

Timeline

Disability Support Worker

Kevin Stafford
03.2015 - 01.2024

Disability Support Worker

DHS
03.2005 - 08.2012

Diploma of Community Services - Family And Community Services

Melbourne Polytechnic

Cert IV Disability Studies - Disability Studies

Box Hill TAFE

High School Diploma -

Princess Hill High School
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