Compassionate Disability Support Worker possesses gentle touch and caring attitude,treating people with dignity and respect. Expertise in High Complex Needs and Mental Health.
Collaborative team player with strong clinical and interpersonal skills.
Successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Very dedicated worker, who has not had any days off in the last 3 years apart from Covid, which was a requirement .This can be verified by referees .
WORKED IN BOTH COMMUNITY ACCESS AND SUPPORTED INDEPENDENT LIVING .
SUPPORTING AND GAINING EXPERIENCE WITH THE FOLLOWING:
•Dementia
•ADHD
•Schizophrenia
•Drug and alcohol abuse
•Cerebral Palsy
•Dysphagia
•ODD
•Intellectual disability
•Diabetes
•Acquired brain injury
•Mobility issues
•Behaviours of concern
•Incontinence Care
GAINING EXPERIENCE WHILE PROVIDING THE FOLLOWING DUTIES:
•Offer clients emotional support and instructions in preparing healthy meals.
•Ensured positive routines were followed and maintained for the clients to achieve optimum mental and physical wellness .
•Work with community access clients with their health care providers, therapists, and social workers to ensure all at the client's emotional and health needs were being met .
•Acted as companion and assistant in grocery shopping, errands, banking, bill paying, and community engagements.
•Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
•Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
•Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviours, and incidents.
•Maintained safety with tidy, clean, and hazard-free home environments.
•Prepared nutritious meals to meet individual dietary needs for clients.
•Adhered to company requirements for patient interactions and care standards.
•Checked medication schedules and patient needs to enforce medication administration standards team-wide.
•Kept accurate records for client files and handled related paperwork and finances.
•Maintained detailed records of patient progress, documentation of services and case notes.
•Conducted in-home visits to provide supportive services.
•Collaborated with healthcare providers to drive continuity of care.
•Assisted patients in accessing financial assistance and other community resources.
•Maintained detailed records of patient progress, documentation of services and case notes.
•Assisted patients in accessing , financial assistance and other community resources.
•Managed caseload to satisfy multiple patients with diverse needs.
•Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
HIGH COMPLEX NEEDS. ACTIVE HOUSEHOLD WITH THREE GENTLEMEN RESIDENTS.
SUPPORTING AND GAINING EXPERIENCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
•Dysphagia
•Schizophrenia
•Behaviours of concern
•Diabetes
•Intellectual disabilities
•Acquired brain injuries
•Incontinence
•Mental Health
•Intellectual Disability
•Drug and Alcohol abuse
EXPERIENCE GAINING WHILE PROVIDING SUPPORT IN THESE FIELDS AND AREAS.
•Ensured all routines were followed and maintained for the clients to achieve optimum mental and physical wellness .
•Acted as companion and assistant in grocery shopping, errands, banking, bill paying, and community engagements.
•Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
•Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
•Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviours, and incidents.
•Maintained safety with tidy, clean, and hazard-free home environments.
•Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping lists for online ordering.
•Prepared nutritious meals to meet individual dietary needs for clients.
•Adhered to company requirements for patient interactions and care standards.
•Transported one patient via wheelchair to and from doctors appointments.
•Checked medication schedules and patient needs to enforce medication administration standards team-wide.
•Kept accurate records for client files and handled related paperwork.
•Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviours to keep senior support worker and health professionals well-informed.
•Entertained, conversed, and read aloud to clients mentally alert.
• Closely monitor and record social, behavioural and academic growth.
•Maintained detailed records of patient progress, documentation of services and case notes.
SUPPORT CLIENTS IN PRIVATE HOUSING AND SUPPORTED INDEPENDENT LIVING SETTINGS .
WORKING WITH NUMEROUS CLIENTS,GAINING EXPERIENCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
•Mental Health complex needs.
•Diabetes
•Palliative care
•Schizophrenia
•Dysphagia
•High complex behavioural needs.
•Mobility issues
•Bi Polar
•Autism
•ADHD
GAINING EXPERIENCE WHILE PROVIDING THE FOLLOWING DUTIES:
•First Aid Certificate
•NDIS Workers Module
•Covid Vaccination
•Influenza Vaccination
•Provided Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
•Current Police check
•WWCC
•Hep B Vaccination
•Dysphagia Training
•Infection Control Training
•NDIS Worker Orientation Module
•Child Protection Update 2023
REFERENCES
Angela Kursys Fresh Food Manager Woolworth's
PH 40156304 store
Mobile 0400436373
kursys@bigpond.com
Melinda Ellevsen Bws Manager
49022759
or 0435 817 210
Melinda.ellevsen@bws.com.au
Tim Hudson Former Meat Manager Woolworth's
0429401572
Irene Eather Beyond Potential
Participant Service CoOrdinator
Also, former Senior Support Manager Ovoc
0423 083 170
Sharon Chiddy Senior Support Worker
0437 630 226