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Work History
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Maryann O. Edeki

Newcomb,Victoria

Summary

Dynamic and compassionate Disability Support Worker with a proven track record at Trusted Home Disability Care, excelling in medication administration and effective communication. Adept at fostering client independence and enhancing social engagement, I thrive in fast-paced environments, demonstrating resilience and a commitment to continuous learning.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Personal Care Assistant

Greenstaff Healthcare
Geelong, Victoria
11.2024 - Current
  • Provided companionship to promote emotional well-being and social engagement.
  • Supported independent living by assisting with daily activities and community access.
  • Performed housekeeping duties, including laundry, vacuuming, dusting, mopping floors, and changing bed linens.
  • Facilitated community access to enhance participation in local events and services.

Disability Support Worker

Direct Care Agency
Melbourne, Victoria
02.2024 - 03.2025
  • Supporting clients with mental health challenges regulate especially during BOCs
  • Establishing and building rapport with clients with a view to improving their social skills
  • Providing homecare assistance such as toothbrushing, grooming and promoting personal hygiene
  • Providing respite care, emotional support and companionship to clients
  • Providing assistance with social functions and community access to clients
  • Assisting with meal preparation
  • Assisting with administration of periodic medication using Webster Pak

Disability Support Worker

Trusted Home Disability Care
03.2023 - 12.2023
  • Supporting clients towards achieving independence in carrying out daily chores
  • Engaging with clients in order to promote exercising and general well-being
  • Assisting clients with social engagements to/fro appointments, shopping
  • Supporting clients with disruptive behaviour to self-regulate and encouraging positive behaviour techniques
  • Manual hoisting and peg-feeding
  • Medication administration

Support Worker

Bridjoe Care Agency
01.2022 - 12.2022
  • Provided homecare assistance such as toothbrushing, grooming and encouraged personal hygiene
  • Provided emotional support and companionship to clients
  • Assisted with transportation to social functions to clients
  • Assisted with preparing local delicacies
  • Assisted with administration of periodic medication

Skills

  • Effective communication skills
  • Medication administration
  • Engaging personality
  • Collaboration with healthcare professionals
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Knowledge of healthcare standards
  • Adaptability in fast-paced environments
  • Teamwork and shift flexibility
  • Time management
  • Multi-tasking abilities
  • Pressure resilience
  • Willingness to learn
  • Openness to change

Certification

  • Basic Emergency Life Support
  • Certificate IV in Disability
  • Covid-19 Prevention
  • Disease Infection, Prevention & Control
  • First Aid and CPR Certification
  • NDIS Worker Orientation Completion Certification
  • Medication administration certification
  • Supporting Safe and Enjoyable Meals completion certification
  • Manual Handling Certification
  • NDIS Worker Check
  • Working with Children Check
  • Australian Police Check
  • Australian Driver Licence

References

Available on request

Hobbies and Interests

  • Reading
  • Movies
  • Socializing

Timeline

Personal Care Assistant

Greenstaff Healthcare
11.2024 - Current

Disability Support Worker

Direct Care Agency
02.2024 - 03.2025

Disability Support Worker

Trusted Home Disability Care
03.2023 - 12.2023

Support Worker

Bridjoe Care Agency
01.2022 - 12.2022

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