Maria Jimenez
Bardia,NSW
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Disability Support Worker
Hire Up
Bardia, NSW
01.2019 - 10.2024
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as eating, dressing, and grooming.
- Provided emotional support to individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
- Monitored client progress and reported any changes in behavior or health conditions to supervisor.
- Organized recreational and educational activities for clients according to individual needs.
- Collaborated with other professionals to develop treatment plans for clients.
- Developed strategies to help individuals cope with their disability.
- Encouraged independence by teaching skills needed for everyday life.
- Transported clients to appointments, social events, and other activities as needed.
- Instructed clients on proper use of adaptive equipment such as wheelchairs and walkers.
- Maintained records of services provided, client progress, and goals achieved.
- Communicated regularly with families of disabled individuals regarding care plans and updates.
- Conducted assessments of client abilities and needs to create individualized care plans.
- Provided assistance in the home environment including meal preparation and light housekeeping.
- Participated in team meetings with supervisors, doctors, nurses, therapists.
- Advised family members on how best to provide care for disabled loved ones.
- Assisted in developing self-care skills such as personal hygiene practices.
- Administered medication according to doctor's orders and monitored side effects.
- Managed challenging behaviors through positive reinforcement techniques.
- Facilitated communication between nonverbal individuals using sign language or other methods.
- Helped disabled persons access community resources such as housing options or job training programs.
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
- Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Assisted individuals in performing wide range of housekeeping functions to develop levels of ability.
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths and wheelchairs by following safe lifting techniques.
- Transported clients to and from medical and mental health appointments with assigned vehicle.
- Facilitated communication between caregivers and clients regarding current issues or concerns related to client's health status or well-being.
- Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium and high protein diets.
- Maintained organized filing system for client records, providing complete documentation of all interactions.
- Coordinated doctor appointments, exercise, recreation, and family visits to maintain schedule.
- Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary client care and daily function assistance.
Education
Certificate Enteral Nutrition - Assisting With PEG Feeding -
CQ University
Burwood, NSW10-2020
Certificate IV - Age And Disability
TAFE NSW
Granville, NSW01-2012
Certificate IV - Age And Disability
TAFE NSW
Granville, NSW01-2000
Certificate III & IV - Family And Community Services
TAFE NSW
Granville, NSW01-1999
High School Diploma -
School of Girls
Antofagasta Chile12-1981
Some College (No Degree) - Statement of Attainment As Part of Certificate IV
Dementia Australia
BurwoodSkills
- Relationship Building
- Progress Documentation
- Personal Care
- Individual Support Plans
- Case Management
- Daily Living Requirements
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
Hire Up
01.2019 - 10.2024
Certificate Enteral Nutrition - Assisting With PEG Feeding -
CQ University
Certificate IV - Age And Disability
TAFE NSW
Certificate IV - Age And Disability
TAFE NSW
Certificate III & IV - Family And Community Services
TAFE NSW
High School Diploma -
School of Girls
Some College (No Degree) - Statement of Attainment As Part of Certificate IV
Dementia Australia