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Mackenzie Davidson

Koroit,VIC

Summary

Compassionate Disability Support Worker with experience in providing personalized 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. 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. Good organizational skills with hardworking mentality and caring approach. Background includes successfully managing documentation and daily living support needs for disabled clients. Good organizational skills with a hardworking mentality and caring approach. Experienced disability support worker skilled in managing challenging behaviors and promoting independence. Proficient in verbal and written communication, first aid, and CPR. Aiming to leverage strong interpersonal skills to improve client outcomes.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Disability Support Worker

Southern Stay
Warrnambool, Victoria
05.2024 - Current
  • Managed core responsibilities and daily tasks to ensure effective support for individuals with disabilities.
  • Maintained accurate records of client progress and service delivery.
  • Ensured a safe and clean environment for clients at all times.
  • Trained new staff on procedures and best practices in client support.
  • Assisted in developing self-care skills such as personal hygiene practices.
  • Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
  • Managed challenging behaviors through positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as eating, dressing, and grooming.
  • Provided emotional support to individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
  • Transported clients to appointments, social events, and other activities as needed.
  • Made beds, swept floors, and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
  • Encouraged independence by teaching skills needed for everyday life.
  • 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.
  • Monitored client progress and reported any changes in behavior or health conditions to supervisor.
  • Administered medication according to doctor's orders and monitored side effects.
  • Facilitated communication between nonverbal individuals using sign language or other methods.

Education

High School Diploma -

Hawkesdale P/12 College
Hawkesdale, VIC
12-2022

Skills

  • Experienced with ADHD and Autism participants
  • Empathy and patience
  • First aid and CPR
  • Working with children check (WWC)
  • Behavioral support
  • Disability care
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Relationship building
  • Personal care assistance
  • Cleaning and sanitizing
  • Confidentiality and privacy
  • Meal preparation
  • Problem-solving
  • Excellent communication
  • Reliability
  • Friendly and approachable

Timeline

Disability Support Worker

Southern Stay
05.2024 - Current

High School Diploma -

Hawkesdale P/12 College
Mackenzie Davidson