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Marika Pearson

WARNBRO,WA

Summary

Compassionate disability support worker with several years of experience. Well-versed in helping individuals living with disabilities. Knowledgeable about providing daily living support, preparing meals and assisting with personal mobility. Compassionate Disability Support Worker known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in developing personalized support plans, implementing effective communication strategies, and managing time effectively to meet individual needs. Excel in empathy, active listening, and problem-solving to enhance the quality of life for those supported.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Disability Support Worker

natasha ball
Leederville, WA
08.2023 - 11.2024
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Administered medication according to doctor's orders and monitored side effects.
  • Managed challenging behaviors through positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
  • Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
  • 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.
  • Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium and high protein diets.
  • Coordinated doctor appointments, exercise, recreation, and family visits to maintain schedule.
  • Lifted, moved and adjusted clients to ambulate individuals for diverse needs.
  • Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
  • Recorded patient temperature, pulse and blood pressure to monitor health and well-being.
  • Coordinated patient care plans with doctors and registered nurses and communicated treatment steps to patients.
  • Created detailed and individualized plans to best support patients.
  • Improved resident and staff engagement through group activities.
  • Transported patients safely to social activities and doctors appointments.
  • Administered medication to patients according to strict schedules.
  • Collaborated with other professionals to assess client needs.
  • Guided clients in development of skills and strategies for dealing with individual problems.
  • Monitored and evaluated client progress compared to measurable treatment and care plan goals.
  • Advocated for clients to resolve medical or personal crises.
  • Documented services and collected required data for evaluation.
  • Educated clients on options to assist in making informed decisions.
  • Tracked patient or client care and followed through to provide service effectiveness.
  • Supervised other workers and caregivers providing services to clients.
  • Training and evaluating new employees.

Carer

self employed
Mirrabooka, WA
01.2010 - 03.2024
  • Provide general household assistance, emotional support, care, and companionship for aged and disabled persons in their own homes.
  • Perform housekeeping duties.
  • Prepare food.
  • Monitor the health or behavior of people. Assist individuals with accessibility needs.
  • Administer health care or medical treatments.
  • Provide counsel, comfort, or encouragement to individuals or families.

Canteen Assistant

dryandra primary school
Mirrabooka, WA
01.2017 - 12.2019
  • Assisted in the preparation of food items, such as sandwiches, salads, and desserts.
  • Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, counters, and surfaces to maintain a safe working environment.
  • Stocked shelves with necessary supplies for cafeteria operations.
  • Served customers quickly and efficiently while maintaining high standards of customer service.
  • Followed health and safety regulations when preparing meals or handling food products.
  • Communicate with students for food preferences and dietary needs.
  • Weekly stocktake and food ordering.

Kitchen Hand

ronnoco nursing home
Geelong, Victoria
01.2006 - 12.2007
  • Cleaned dishes, pots, pans and utensils.
  • Swept and mopped floors to maintain cleanliness in the kitchen area.
  • Assisted cooks in preparing meals by washing vegetables and fruits, cutting meats and other tasks as needed.
  • Cleaning and maintaining the kitchen.
  • Preparing vitaminized food for palliative care patients.
  • Monitor and report residents' dietary patterns, and report to resident nurses.
  • Established good rapport with aged care residents.

Education

Individualized Support - Aged Care

Stanley College
Mirrabooka Wa
12-2021

Skills

  • Toileting assistance
  • Healthcare documentation
  • Medication organization
  • Grooming support
  • Personal care assistance
  • Hygiene assistance
  • Goal setting and planning
  • Recordkeeping proficiency
  • First-aid and CPR
  • Health meals and snacks
  • Emotional support & companionship
  • Mobility support
  • Household chores
  • Physical assistance
  • Medication schedules
  • Appointment management
  • Dressing assistance
  • Health and safety
  • Documentation skills
  • Appointment organization
  • Housekeeping skills
  • Healthcare resource support
  • Daily living assistance
  • Creating a roster suited to everyone's personalized needs

Certification

  • senior first aid 2024
  • manual handling certficate 2021
  • covid training certificate 2021
  • infection control and prevention certificate 2021
  • pallative care and dementia care certificate 2021
  • national police clearance 2023

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Disability Support Worker

natasha ball
08.2023 - 11.2024

Canteen Assistant

dryandra primary school
01.2017 - 12.2019

Carer

self employed
01.2010 - 03.2024

Kitchen Hand

ronnoco nursing home
01.2006 - 12.2007

Individualized Support - Aged Care

Stanley College

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