Martel Joy
Port Pirie,SA
Summary
Compassionate Disability Support Worker experienced in personal care and community access. Enhanced client independence through effective support planning and clear communication while ensuring safety and comfort. Monitored medical conditions and collaborated with healthcare providers to deliver tailored care solutions.
Overview
1
1
year of post-secondary education
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Disability Support Worker
EMpower Pathways
PORT PIRIE , South Australia
03.2023 - Current
- Delivered in-home and community support, prepared nutritious meals, and facilitated shopping to enhance client independence.
- Supported participants with daily living tasks at EMpower Pathways.
- Assisted personal care while following individual support plans.
- Encouraged community access through outings and pathway activities.
Disability Support Worker
EMpower Pathways
PORT PIRIE, South Australia
03.2023 - Current
- Supported EMpower Pathways participants with daily personal care and routine living tasks.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as eating, dressing, and grooming.
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
- Assisted in developing self-care skills such as personal hygiene practices.
- Encouraged independence through respectful communication and hands-on guidance.
- Encouraged independence by teaching skills needed for everyday life.
- Monitored safety, wellbeing, and behavioral cues during home and community support.
- Transported clients to appointments, social events, and other activities as needed.
- Assisted participants with community access, appointments, and social activities.
- Collaborated with families, coordinators, and allied staff to maintain consistent support.
- Followed individualized support plans and person-centered goals during shift work.
- Managed challenging behaviors through positive reinforcement techniques.
- Provided emotional support to individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
- Prepared meals, medication prompts, and household tasks in line with support needs.
- Documented care notes, incidents, and participant changes using agency records.
- Made beds, swept floors, and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
Education
Certificate 3 in Community Serves
Tafe Port Pirie
Port Pirie , South Australia 02.2024 - 08.2024
Aged Carer -
Certificate 3 Aged Care
03.2002 - 10.2002
Port Pirie High School
Port Pirie , South AustraliaSkills
- Personal care
- Daily living support
- Medication administration
- Care documentation
- Incident reporting
- Support planning
- Community access
Timeline
Certificate 3 in Community Serves
Tafe Port Pirie
02.2024 - 08.2024
Disability Support Worker
EMpower Pathways
03.2023 - Current
Disability Support Worker
EMpower Pathways
03.2023 - Current
Aged Carer -
Certificate 3 Aged Care
03.2002 - 10.2002
Port Pirie High School