Melissa McKenzie
Darra
The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
Walt Disney
Summary
Compassionate , reliable Disability Support Worker with comprehensive knowledge of social service programs and community resources. Possesses strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
Work History
Disability Support Worker
Star Community Services
03.2023 - 05.2023
- Improved client independence by developing personalized support plans tailored to individual needs and goals.
- Enhanced quality of life for clients with physical and intellectual disabilities through compassionate care and assistance.
- Assisted clients in reaching personal goals through targeted skill-building activities and therapeutic interventions.
- Developed strong interpersonal relationships with clients, earning their trust and respect through consistent empathy and understanding.
- Supported clients in maintaining a clean living space by assisting with household tasks such as laundry, meal preparation, and general tidying.
- 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 behaviors, and incidents.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Worked with children and parents to closely monitor and record social, behavioral and academic growth.
Education
No Degree -
Skills
- Daily Living Requirements
- Disability Services
- Client Education
- Progress Documentation
- Personal Care
- Incident Reports
- Risk Assessments
- Independent Living Support
- Relationship Building
- Individual Support Plans
- Safety Management
- Behavior Support Plans
- Youth Services
- Medication administration
- Companionship and Emotional Support
- Documentation Skills
- Housekeeping Skills
- Daily Logs
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Computer Skills
- Personal Growth Support
- Client Transportation
- Networking with Staff
Mowing my lawns, swimming, movies
I like to be outdoors in the fresh air enjoying the beautiful country we live in, My lawns are always neat and tidy and i also like to watch movies and listen to Podcasts.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Disability Support Worker - Star Community Services
03.2023 - 05.2023
Marian College - No Degree,