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Maria Coria

20 Grandview Drive Newport

Summary

Compassionate Disability Support Worker with extensive experience at Bruce Dalby, enhancing clients' quality of life through daily living assistance and personalized care. Skilled in problem-solving and housekeeping, I foster independence and emotional resilience, ensuring a safe and supportive environment while effectively managing care plans and client progress.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Disability Support Worker

Northside Enterprise
01.2003 - Current

Providing all personal care needs and facilitating access to the community as well as running individualised programs within the centre.

  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, community access
  • Enhanced quality of life for clients with physical and intellectual disabilities through compassionate care and assistance.
  • Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviours,
  • Provided high level of physical support by lifting, adjusting, and moving clients.
  • running individualised programs within the centre and out in the community

Disability Support Worker

Bruce Dalby/ Private Quadriplegic Work
01.2001 - Current
  • 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.
  • Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviors, and incidents.
  • Delivered exceptional personal care services, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding assistance, bowel care
  • Provided high level of physical support by lifting, adjusting, and moving clients.
  • Communicated regularly with family members about client progress, addressing any concerns or questions promptly.
  • Assisted clients in reaching personal goals through targeted skill-building activities and therapeutic interventions.
  • Promoted a safe and inclusive environment for all clients by enforcing policies and procedures consistently.
  • Implemented behavior management techniques when required for the safety of both clients and staff members involved.
  • Managed medications effectively for clients under strict supervision from healthcare professionals, ensuring adherence to prescribed treatment plans.
  • Facilitated community integration for clients by organizing outings, social events, and other opportunities for engagement.
  • Provided emotional support to clients during challenging times, fostering resilience and coping skills.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.

Aged Care Worker

Various Nursing Homes Across the Northern Beaches
04.1994 - 04.2001
  • 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.

Education

Diploma In Community Services - Family And Community Services

Northern Beaches TAFE
Brookvale, NSW
01.2001

Skills

  • Daily living assistance
  • Problem-solving
  • Housekeeping and meal preparation
  • Personal care
  • Independent living support

Timeline

Disability Support Worker

Northside Enterprise
01.2003 - Current

Disability Support Worker

Bruce Dalby/ Private Quadriplegic Work
01.2001 - Current

Aged Care Worker

Various Nursing Homes Across the Northern Beaches
04.1994 - 04.2001

Diploma In Community Services - Family And Community Services

Northern Beaches TAFE
Maria Coria