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Maria Jimenez

Bardia,NSW

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

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.

Education

Certificate Enteral Nutrition - Assisting With PEG Feeding -

CQ University
Burwood, NSW
10-2020

Certificate IV - Age And Disability

TAFE NSW
Granville, NSW
01-2012

Certificate IV - Age And Disability

TAFE NSW
Granville, NSW
01-2000

Certificate III & IV - Family And Community Services

TAFE NSW
Granville, NSW
01-1999

High School Diploma -

School of Girls
Antofagasta Chile
12-1981

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

Dementia Australia
Burwood

Skills

  • 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
Maria Jimenez