Maria Scott
Gundary,Australia
Summary
Dedicated Disability Support Worker with extensive experience at Care 1 Disability Services, skilled in personal care and emotional support. Proven ability to enhance client independence and well-being through effective communication and community access facilitation. Committed to client safety compliance and fostering positive relationships with families and healthcare teams. Seasoned Support Team Member with experience in maintaining high-level customer satisfaction. Strengths include resolving complex technical issues, providing exceptional customer service, and training new team members to uphold standards of excellence. Previous roles have allowed for significant impact on streamlining processes and improving overall team efficiency.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Disability Support Worker
Care 1 Disability Services
Greystanes, Australia
01.2010 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care tasks.
- Communicated effectively with clients and families to understand needs.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for clients at all times.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to coordinate client care plans.
- Documented client progress and changes in health status accurately.
Disability Support Worker
Greenleaf
Canberra, ACT
07.2021 - 12.2025
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Managed challenging behaviors through positive reinforcement techniques.
- Supported individuals with disabilities in daily living activities.
- Advocated for client needs within the community and service settings.
- Provided emotional support to individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
- Made beds, swept floors, and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Encouraged independence by teaching skills needed for everyday life.
- Administered medication according to doctor's orders and monitored side effects.
- Participated in team meetings with supervisors, doctors, nurses, therapists.
- Monitored and evaluated client progress compared to measurable treatment and care plan goals.
Support Worker
Greystanes Disability Services
Laura
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Personalised Home Support for a client with ABI
- Neuro Speech Therapy
- Hydro Therapy
- Emotional support and social support
- Physiotherapy
- Personal care
- Community access
- Medical appointments
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Education
Graduate Certificate 4 - Disability Studies
TAFE NSW
NSW10-2023
Skills
- Personal care and daily living support
- ABI and complex needs support
- SIL house & community-based support
- Meal preparation
- Housework
- Transport assistance
- Emotional support
- Social engagement
- Team collaboration
- Independent work
- First Aid
- CPR
- Client safety compliance
- Community access facilitation
- Assistance with daily living
References
Available on request
Qualifications And Clearances
- Certificate IV in Disability
- NDIS Worker Orientation Training (Certificate)
- Current First Aid and CPR
- Current Working With Children Check
- Full Australian Driver’s Licence & comprehensive car insurance
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
Greenleaf
07.2021 - 12.2025
Support Worker
Greystanes Disability Services
01.2018 - 01.2021
Disability Support Worker
Care 1 Disability Services
01.2010 - Current
Graduate Certificate 4 - Disability Studies
TAFE NSW