Margaret rose Wagus
Mt Louisa,Australia
Summary
Compassionate Disability support worker, possesses gentle touch and caring attitude centered on treating people with dignity and respect.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Disability support worker
Kith & kin
Townsville, QLD, Australia
08.2016 - Current
- Support and empower clients to achieve their goals, through positive encouragement and guidance, using the NDIS guides
Disability Support Worker
Life Without Barriers
Townsville, Australia
06.2016 - 10.2020
- My position involves supporting clients to achieve their personal goals to the best of their ability
- From everyday life skills, writing a shopping list to buying the items
- Joining community groups and learning more diverse skills, whilst making new friends
Disability Support Worker
St Michaels Organisation
Launceston, Australia
04.2014 - 05.2016
- I worked in a Residential home of 5 youths, aging from 18 to 30
- I Supported clients with their everyday living, both domestic and social
- Whilst teaching how to prepared for the next day’s activity
- Teaching budget skills for 1 client, who asked for help on how to save money, But most of all, how to be confident and happy within themselves
Disability Support Worker
Able Australia
Launceston, Australia
06.2011 - 04.2014
- Supporting 5 female clients in their residential home to gain more independence and promote a positive outlook
- Duties include but not limited to—meal preparation, domestic chores and social activities
- As a DSW I was responsible for the client’s finances, personal shopping and general file notes and other documentation required by Able
Disability Support Worker
The Endeavour Foundation
Cairns, Australia
10.2005 - 05.2010
- I started working in the Day support Centre—being responsible for the setting up and assisting clients in the activity
- Monitoring the response to an activity and documentation
- Also assisting with personal Hygiene and transport
- I also worked one on one in a home environment, assisting clients with grocery shopping, domestic chores and personal banking and saving
- The last 2yrs, I worked full time with clients that high support requirements
- This included all the responsibility of personal and social skills/involvement
Special Education Teachers Aid
Bentley Park College
Bentley Park, QLD, Australia
10.2004 - 05.2005
- Responsibilities Assisting teacher with setting up/clearing away an activity
- Working with the direction of the teacher, Encouraging and supporting children with their school work, motor skills, personal time and personal needs
Education
Diploma of Disability State Enterprise Training -
Launceston, TAS01.2013
Certificate lll in Disability work -
TAFE Queensland
Cairns City, QLD01.2008
Certificate lV in Massage Therapy Practice -
TAFE Queensland
Cairns City, QLD01.2008
Skills
- Patient
- Flexible
- Understanding
- Good communication skills
- Supportive
- Empathy
- Teamwork
- Physical endurance
- Domestic duties efficiency
Timeline
Disability support worker
Kith & kin
08.2016 - Current
Disability Support Worker
Life Without Barriers
06.2016 - 10.2020
Disability Support Worker
St Michaels Organisation
04.2014 - 05.2016
Disability Support Worker
Able Australia
06.2011 - 04.2014
Disability Support Worker
The Endeavour Foundation
10.2005 - 05.2010
Special Education Teachers Aid
Bentley Park College
10.2004 - 05.2005
Diploma of Disability State Enterprise Training -
Certificate lll in Disability work -
TAFE Queensland
Certificate lV in Massage Therapy Practice -
TAFE Queensland