Meagan Allbranch
ROSEMEADOW, 2560
Summary
Highly motivated professional demonstrates ability to develop and implement successful plans of action to address individual needs. Possesses strong problem-solving skills to reduce barriers. Committed to helping individuals and families. Focuses on comfort and emotional support and meets physical needs. Compassionate Disability Support Worker with multiple years of experience.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Disability Support Worker
Ren's Care Services Pty Ltd
02.2023 - 10.2023
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Drove clients safely to social activities, medical and mental health appointments.
- Developed strong interpersonal relationships with clients, earning their trust and respect through consistent empathy and understanding.
- Enabled those in my care to lead and enjoy and inclusive lifestyle whilst accessing the community.
- Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient incidents.
- Provided emotional support to clients during challenging times, fostering resilience and coping skills.
- Managed medications effectively for clients under strict supervision from healthcare professionals, ensuring adherence to prescribed treatment plans.
- Assisted patients in accessing housing, financial assistance and other community resources, liaised with Department of Housing with/on clients behalf
- Implemented management techniques when required for the safety of both clients and staff members involved.
- Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
Disability Support Worker
Allcare Disabilities Australia
06.2022 - 01.2023
- Delivered exceptional personal care services, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding assistance.
- Prepared nutritious meals to meet individual dietary needs for clients.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Provided emotional support to clients during challenging times, fostering resilience and coping skills.
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Coordinated transportation arrangements for clients to attend medical appointments or partake in social activities safely/day program
- Managed medications effectively for 5 clients under strict supervision from healthcare professionals, ensuring adherence to prescribed treatment plans.
- Worked with children and parents to closely monitor and record social and academic growth.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans, ensuring optimal client wellbeing.
- Worked with medical teams, patients and families to implement effective treatment plans.
- Provided crisis intervention services to individuals facing medical, emotional and mental health challenges in hospital setting.
- Participated in interdisciplinary care conferences to discuss patient care plans and referrals.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to drive continuity of care.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning and follow-up care.
- Updated treatment plans on monthly basis with latest intervention strategies and progress notes.
Disability Support Worker
Macarthur Disability Services
04.2016 - 05.2022
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Adhered to company requirements for patient interactions and care standards.
- Facilitated community integration for clients by organizing outings, social events, and other opportunities for engagement.
- Administered PRN medication, including Midazolam during epileptic seizures
- Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
- Administered food and medication via PEG tube, ostomy care
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to drive continuity of care.
- Facilitated family meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Provided crisis intervention services to individuals facing medical, emotional and mental health challenges in hospital setting.
- Observed clients for changes in physical and emotional condition and injuries, this included active overnight shifts with 5 clients in my care.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection, ensured correct incontinence products.
- Was a key worker and consulted with care team to continually update goals, care plans, risk management and manual handling plans.
- Improved client independence by developing personalized support plans tailored to individual needs and goals.
- Advocated fiercely on behalf of clients when necessary to ensure their rights were respected in various settings such as education or healthcare environments.
- Entertained, conversed, and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert. Facilitated community access and day program activities.
Education
Certificate III - Education Support
Online Courses Australia
Queensland12.2014
Certificate III - Children's Services
Campbelltown Tafe
Campbelltown, NSW12.2010
Skills
- Daily living assistance
- Medication schedules
- Emotional support
- Safety management
- Recordkeeping proficiency
- Time management
- Customer service
- Team collaborating
Additional Information
Referees
Lisa Battishall
Mobile 0447 2052 229
Linda Franklin
Mobile 0416 126 1052
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
Ren's Care Services Pty Ltd
02.2023 - 10.2023
Disability Support Worker
Allcare Disabilities Australia
06.2022 - 01.2023
Disability Support Worker
Macarthur Disability Services
04.2016 - 05.2022
Certificate III - Education Support
Online Courses Australia
Certificate III - Children's Services
Campbelltown Tafe
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