Donna Harris
Australind,WA
Summary
Compassionate Multi-Skilled Support Worker possesses gentle touch and caring attitude centered on treating people with dignity and respect. Expertise in clinical care, complex needs and behaviours associated with dementia and disability. Experience with PEG feeding/care, complex bowel care, diabetes related hyperglycaemia and hypoglycaemia, epilepsy and the administering of complex medications. Collaborative team player with strong clinical and interpersonal skills. Available for a variety of hours per week, weekends and evenings.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Complex Care/Accommodation Support Worker
Activ Foundation
Bunbury , WA
10.2022 - 11.2023
- Adhered to company policies and procedures for client interactions and care standards.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting clients.
- Kept accurate records for client files and handled related paperwork.
- Kept detailed daily shift notes and Progress Reports tailored to individual clients.
- Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
- Followed company policies and procedures to administer medications safely to clients.
- Prepared nutritious meals to meet individual dietary needs for clients.
- Applied mobility assistance knowledge to safely ambulate clients in different spaces.
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Checked medication schedules and patient needs to enforce medication administration standards team-wide.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
Disability Support Worker
St Jude’s
Bunbury , WA
06.2022 - 10.2022
- Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
- Provided high level of physical support by utilising hoists and wheelchairs.
- Prepared nutritious meals to meet individual dietary needs for clients.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting clients.
- Kept detailed daily Progress Reports with care actions, client behaviours and incidents.
- Checked medication schedules and client needs to meet medication administration safely.
- Applied mobility assistance knowledge to safely ambulate clients involving hoists and wheelchairs.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviors, and incidents.
Aged Care Facility/Disability Support Worker
My Flex Health International
Bunbury, WA
05.2021 - 06.2022
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
Kennel Attendant
Julie’s Boarding Kennels
Malaga, WA
02.2017 - 04.2019
- Monitored and maintained food and water of boarded animals according to animal dietary health guidelines.
- Mixed and administered special food formulas to individual animals based on unique dietary needs.
- Minimized animal injury risk by monitoring behaviors and eliminating safety hazards.
- Provided top-notch customer service to every customer and exceptional care to animals.
- Cleaned and maintained kennel areas for optimized hygiene, including cages, runs and yards.
- Recorded dogs' intake and output, physical condition and behavior for updated kennel logs.
- Monitored animal behavior and completed examinations to identify illnesses, injuries, or potential diseases.
Aged Care Worker
The Bethanie Group
Dalyellup, WA
11.2023 - Current
- Assisted residents with daily living tasks, promoting independence and dignity.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Education
Certificate III Individual Support Ageing
AUSTRALIAN EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING SERVICES
Bunbury03.2021
Skills
- Compassion
- Interpersonal Communication
- Planning and Coordination
- Customer Service
- Organisation and Time management
- Cultural awareness
- Excellent work ethic
- Collaboration
- Teambuilding
VOLUNTEER
Valued Independent People Inc - July 2016, December-January 2016
Assisted the Support Workers in a Disability Care Facility.
REFERENCES
Tania Hancock - 0416 606 997
My Flex Health.
Jeremy Fontanille - 0423 395 018
My Flex Health.
Jodie Van - 0429 024 819
Julie's Boarding Kennels and Cattery.
Timeline
Aged Care Worker
The Bethanie Group
11.2023 - Current
Complex Care/Accommodation Support Worker
Activ Foundation
10.2022 - 11.2023
Disability Support Worker
St Jude’s
06.2022 - 10.2022
Aged Care Facility/Disability Support Worker
My Flex Health International
05.2021 - 06.2022
Kennel Attendant
Julie’s Boarding Kennels
02.2017 - 04.2019
Certificate III Individual Support Ageing
AUSTRALIAN EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING SERVICES