MALVIKA DAVE
Hamlyn terrace
Summary
Experienced disability support worker who enjoys providing support and assistance to individuals and groups with disabilities living within their community or assisted living center. Able to represent the company or agency of employment with professionalism, courtesy, and composition to clients, families, providers and the public. Caring organized and friendly with excellent interpersonal skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Disability Support Worker
Aquamarine Personalised Home Care
08.2022 - Current
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
- 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.
- Maintained safety with tidy, clean, and hazard-free home environments.
- Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviors, and incidents.
- Provided high level of physical support by lifting, adjusting, and moving clients.
- Provided emotional support to clients during challenging times, fostering resilience and coping skills.
- Assisted clients in reaching personal goals through targeted skill-building activities and therapeutic interventions.
- Managed medications effectively for clients under strict supervision from healthcare professionals, ensuring adherence to prescribed treatment plans.
Team Member
Target Distribution Centre
02.2021 - 09.2022
- Pick-Packing, RF Scanning, all types of Tugger Drive, picking from a pick sheet, Walkie stacker experience, Trolley picking, Wrapping, manually lifting up to 25 Kg, loading-unloading container and general warehouse duties.
Skills
- Personal Care: Proficient in assisting with grooming, bathing, dressing, and mobility for individuals with disabilities
- Empathy and compassion: Ability to connect with clients on a personal level and provide emotional support with empathy and compassion
- Communication: Strong communication skills, able to effectively interact with clients, family members, and healthcare professionals
- Adaptability: Flexible and adaptable, able to adjust care plans and approaches based on clients' changing needs and preferences
- Problem-solving: Skilled in identifying challenges and finding practical solutions to support clients in achieving their goals
Education and Certification
- Certificate III in Individual Support
- First Aid and CPR
- Working with Children Check (WWCC)
- NDIS Worker Screening Check
- RSA Certificate
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
Aquamarine Personalised Home Care
08.2022 - Current
Team Member
Target Distribution Centre
02.2021 - 09.2022
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