Maria Jimenez

Disability Support Worker

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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.

Overview

Work History

Disability Support Worker

Education

Certificate Enteral Nutrition - Assisting With PEG Feeding -

Certificate IV - Age And Disability

Certificate IV - Age And Disability

Certificate III & IV - Family And Community Services

High School Diploma -

Some College (No Degree) - Statement of Attainment As Part of Certificate IV

Skills

Languages

Timeline

Disability Support Worker

Certificate Enteral Nutrition - Assisting With PEG Feeding -

Certificate IV - Age And Disability

Certificate IV - Age And Disability

Certificate III & IV - Family And Community Services

High School Diploma -

Some College (No Degree) - Statement of Attainment As Part of Certificate IV

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