Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
Mowing my lawns, swimming, movies
Work Availability
Timeline

Melissa McKenzie

Darra
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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 -

Marian College, Kenthurst, NSW

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,
Melissa McKenzie