LYDIA KIPLAGAT
Perth,Australia
Summary
A Motivated Support Worker with 7 years of dedicated experience in providing compassionate care to individuals with disabilities. Expert in meal preparation, first aid, and medication management, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment. Committed to enhancing the quality of life for clients, fostering community participation, and continually striving for excellence in service delivery.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Leader, Disability Client Services
The Amanat for Hamza Pty Ltd.
05.2017 - Current
- Maintained compliance with NDIS standards and regulations through diligent record-keeping and documentation practices.
- Resolved conflicts within the team, promoting collaboration and healthy communication among staff members.
- Coordinated staff schedules, ensuring adequate coverage for all shifts while minimizing overtime expenses.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create comprehensive care plans tailored to individual client needs.
- Conducted regular team meetings to review progress, address challenges, and celebrate successes together as a team.
- Implemented ongoing training programs for staff, enhancing their skills and knowledge in disability services provision.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
- Supported clients in maintaining a clean living space by assisting with household tasks such as laundry, meal preparation, and general tidying.
- Prepared nutritious meals to meet individual dietary needs for clients.
Community Support Worker
Sunflower Care Services.
01.2018 - 06.2024
- Helped clients manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
- Enhanced the quality of care for clients by providing personalized support and assistance with daily living activities.
- Transported clients to appointments, shopping venues and entertainment events according to determined schedule.
- Established trusting relationships with clients and their families through empathetic communication and active listening.
- Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
- Safeguarded client well-being by monitoring health conditions, administering medications, and reporting any changes to appropriate medical professionals.
- Mentored new support workers by providing guidance, sharing best practices, and modeling effective client-centered care techniques.
Disability Support Worker
ALPHA CARERS SERVICES
04.2022 - 04.2023
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Developed strong interpersonal relationships with clients, earning their trust and respect through consistent empathy and understanding.
- Supported clients in maintaining a clean living space by assisting with household tasks such as laundry, meal preparation, and general tidying.
- Enhanced quality of life for clients with physical and intellectual disabilities through compassionate care and assistance.
- Maintained safety with tidy, clean, and hazard-free home environments.
- Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviors, and incidents.
Aged Care Worker
Care Alot
04.2020 - 04.2021
- Assisted residents with daily living tasks, promoting independence and dignity.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Maintained a clean and safe living environment for all residents, ensuring their wellbeing.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
Community Aged Care Worker
My Place Foundation
04.2018 - 04.2020
- Provided compassionate companionship to clients, fostering a strong sense of community and belonging.
- Organized transportation services for clients when necessary, coordinating medical appointments or facilitating attendance at local events.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Worked with medical teams, patients and families to implement effective treatment plans.
- Coordinated individualized discharge plans to manage safe transition back into community and home environments.
Education
Certificate III in Individual Support -
NURSE TRAINING AUSTRALIA
Perth, WA08.2019
First Aid & CPR - Current -
St John
Perth, WASkills
- Medication competency
- Current manual handling
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Independent Living Support
- Housekeeping and meal preparation
- Personal Care
- Relationship Building
- Documentation And Reporting
- Incident Reports
- Mobility support
- Individual Support Plans
- Transportation Assistance
References
- Joan Gregory, Alpha Carers director, 0423037291
- Angelique Naidoo, Manager of The Amanat for Hamza Pty Ltd, angeliquen1994@gmail.com; 0451824994
- Sunisha Bista, Registered Nurse, sunishabista815@gmail.com; 0424665276
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
ALPHA CARERS SERVICES
04.2022 - 04.2023
Aged Care Worker
Care Alot
04.2020 - 04.2021
Community Aged Care Worker
My Place Foundation
04.2018 - 04.2020
Community Support Worker
Sunflower Care Services.
01.2018 - 06.2024
Team Leader, Disability Client Services
The Amanat for Hamza Pty Ltd.
05.2017 - Current
Certificate III in Individual Support -
NURSE TRAINING AUSTRALIA
First Aid & CPR - Current -
St John
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