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Mellisa Anderson

Bilambil,NSW

Summary

I have been working in the disability field for close to 30 years. I love learning new strategies and ways to assist people to live their best life.

At present i am also a care provider to my parents. I am seeking 1-2 day shifts a week.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Disability Support Worker

Avis & Nevill Kearns
Tweed Heads
01.2022 - Current
  • Assisted in developing self-care skills such as personal hygiene practices.
  • Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
  • Managed challenging behaviors through positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as eating, dressing, and grooming.
  • Provided emotional support to individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
  • Transported clients to appointments, social events, and other activities as needed.
  • Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
  • Encouraged independence by teaching skills needed for everyday life.
  • Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths and wheelchairs by following safe lifting techniques.

  • Provided assistance in the home environment including meal preparation and light housekeeping.
  • Monitored client progress and reported any changes in behavior or health conditions to supervisor.
  • Maintained records of services provided, client progress, and goals achieved.
  • Administered medication according to doctor's orders and monitored side effects.
  • Assisted individuals in performing wide range of housekeeping functions to develop levels of ability.
  • Lifted, moved and adjusted clients to ambulate individuals for diverse needs.
  • Participated in team meetings with supervisors, doctors, nurses, therapists.
  • Transported clients to and from medical and mental health appointments with assigned vehicle.
  • Developed strategies to help individuals cope with their disability.
  • Communicated regularly with families of disabled individuals regarding care plans and updates.
  • Organized recreational and educational activities for clients according to individual needs.
  • Maintained organized filing system for client records, providing complete documentation of all interactions.
  • Coordinated doctor appointments, exercise, recreation, and family visits to maintain schedule.
  • Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
  • Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary client care and daily function assistance.
  • Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium and high protein diets.
  • Improved resident and staff engagement through group activities.
  • Collaborated with other professionals to develop treatment plans for clients.
  • Recorded patient temperature, pulse and blood pressure to monitor health and well-being.
  • Created detailed and individualized plans to best support patients.
  • Facilitated communication between caregivers and clients regarding current issues or concerns related to client's health status or well-being.
  • Conducted assessments of client abilities and needs to create individualized care plans.
  • Advised family members on how best to provide care for disabled loved ones.
  • Administered medication to patients according to strict schedules.
  • Transported patients safely to social activities and doctors appointments.
  • Guided clients in development of skills and strategies for dealing with individual problems.
  • Collaborated with other professionals to assess client needs.
  • Documented services and collected required data for evaluation.
  • Tracked patient or client care and followed through to provide service effectiveness.
  • Educated clients on options to assist in making informed decisions.
  • Monitored and evaluated client progress compared to measurable treatment and care plan goals.
  • Supervised other workers and caregivers providing services to clients.
  • Advocated for clients to resolve medical or personal crises.
  • Identified environmental challenges to client progress through interviews with patient and caregivers.
  • Modified treatment plans to accommodate changes in clients' health or progress.
  • Planned and coordinated discharge from care facility to patient's home.
  • Counseled clients or patients individually and in group sessions to assist recovery from illness and to adjust to life.

Disability Support Worker

Kim Barrett
Terranora
03.2007 - 09.2022
  • I supported Emma Barrett through two different organizations and also as an independent support worker when Emma moved into her own unit. Emma had Prada Willi Syndrome and required constant support to ensure her safety around food. In the later stages of life as Emma's body started to fail, she had desires she wished to fulfill. Travel, nightclubs,health and fitness, independent living and a social life. Along with 4 other ladies we did our best to give Emma the life she so badly wanted before her passing. Round the clock care which eventuated in Emma being able to have 3 hours a day of independence in her unit. We would be close by if Emma needed us but she relished having her own time and using her learnt skills.
  • As Emmas health deteriorated, all carers learnt how to support Emma with new aids such as breathing apparatus, Leg pumps for oedema and lymphatic drainage techniques, skin dressings and to also assist Emma in new ways to get around and live her best life.
  • Assisted in developing self-care skills such as personal hygiene practices.
  • Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
  • Managed challenging behaviors through positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as eating, dressing, and grooming.
  • Provided emotional support to individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
  • Transported clients to appointments, social events, and other activities as needed.
  • Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
  • Encouraged independence by teaching skills needed for everyday life.
  • Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths and wheelchairs by following safe lifting techniques.
  • Provided assistance in the home environment including meal preparation and light housekeeping.
  • Monitored client progress and reported any changes in behavior or health conditions to supervisor.
  • Maintained records of services provided, client progress, and goals achieved.
  • Administered medication according to doctor's orders and monitored side effects.
  • Assisted individuals in performing wide range of housekeeping functions to develop levels of ability.
  • Lifted, moved and adjusted clients to ambulate individuals for diverse needs.
  • Participated in team meetings with supervisors, doctors, nurses, therapists.
  • Transported clients to and from medical and mental health appointments with assigned vehicle.
  • Developed strategies to help individuals cope with their disability.
  • Communicated regularly with families of disabled individuals regarding care plans and updates.
  • Organized recreational and educational activities for clients according to individual needs.
  • Maintained organized filing system for client records, providing complete documentation of all interactions.
  • Coordinated doctor appointments, exercise, recreation, and family visits to maintain schedule.
  • Collaborated with community workers to implement exciting social activity programs within facility.
  • Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
  • Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary client care and daily function assistance.
  • Helped disabled persons access community resources such as housing options or job training programs.
  • Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium and high protein diets.
  • Improved resident and staff engagement through group activities.
  • Collaborated with other professionals to develop treatment plans for clients.
  • Recorded patient temperature, pulse and blood pressure to monitor health and well-being.
  • Instructed clients on proper use of adaptive equipment such as wheelchairs and walkers.
  • Created detailed and individualized plans to best support patients.
  • Facilitated communication between caregivers and clients regarding current issues or concerns related to client's health status or well-being.
  • Conducted assessments of client abilities and needs to create individualized care plans.
  • Administered medication to patients according to strict schedules.
  • Transported patients safely to social activities and doctors appointments.
  • Guided clients in development of skills and strategies for dealing with individual problems.
  • Collaborated with other professionals to assess client needs.
  • Documented services and collected required data for evaluation.
  • Tracked patient or client care and followed through to provide service effectiveness.
  • Advocated for clients to resolve medical or personal crises.
  • Identified environmental challenges to client progress through interviews with patient and caregivers.
  • Utilized data and experience to coordinate patient care and rehabilitation.
  • Modified treatment plans to accommodate changes in clients' health or progress.
  • Counseled clients or patients individually and in group sessions to assist recovery from illness and to adjust to life.

Disability Support Worker

Valerie Runyan
Tallebudgera
01.2013 - 08.2022
  • Nathan had cerebral palsy, quadriplegia and epilepsy. He required 24/7 care for all of his needs. Nathan was non verbal and was only able to sometimes communicate through moving his eyes to the left and right. Nathan was peg fed.
  • Provided emotional support to individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
  • Transported clients to appointments, social events, and other activities as needed.
  • Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
  • As well as his day to day care i would do sleepovers, weekends away and go on family holidays to allow Nathans parents respite as well as time with their son.
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as eating, dressing, and grooming.

  • Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths and wheelchairs by following safe lifting techniques.
  • Provided assistance in the home environment including meal preparation and light housekeeping.
  • Monitored client progress and reported any changes in behavior or health conditions to supervisor.
  • Maintained records of services provided, client progress, and goals achieved.
  • Administered medication according to doctor's orders and monitored side effects.
  • Lifted, moved and adjusted clients to ambulate individuals for diverse needs.
  • Participated in team meetings with supervisors, doctors, nurses, therapists.
  • Transported clients to and from medical and mental health appointments with assigned vehicle.
  • Communicated regularly with families of disabled individuals regarding care plans and updates.
  • Organized recreational and educational activities for clients according to individual needs.
  • Maintained organized filing system for client records, providing complete documentation of all interactions.
  • Coordinated doctor appointments, exercise, recreation, and family visits to maintain schedule.
  • Facilitated communication between nonverbal individuals using sign language or other methods.
  • Collaborated with community workers to implement exciting social activity programs within facility.
  • Nathan sadly passed away in August of 2022. I keep in regular contact with his mum. His dad tragically died 6 months after Nathans death.
  • Collaborated with other professionals to develop treatment plans for clients.
  • Recorded patient temperature, pulse and blood pressure to monitor health and well-being.
  • Created detailed and individualized plans to best support patients.
  • Facilitated communication between caregivers and clients regarding current issues or concerns related to client's health status or well-being.
  • Coordinated patient care plans with doctors and registered nurses and communicated treatment steps to patients.
  • Administered medication to patients according to strict schedules.
  • Transported patients safely to social activities and doctors appointments.
  • Collaborated with other professionals to assess client needs.
  • Documented services and collected required data for evaluation.
  • Tracked patient or client care and followed through to provide service effectiveness.
  • Advocated for clients to resolve medical or personal crises.
  • Organized support groups to help families understand and support client or patient.

Education

High School Diploma -

Palm Beach Currumbin High School

Skills

  • Daily Living Requirements
  • Family Communication
  • Home Healthcare Services
  • Relationship Building
  • Progress Documentation
  • Client Needs Assessment
  • Personal Care
  • Independent Living Support
  • Incident Reports
  • Long-Term Care
  • Disability Services
  • Health Meals and Snacks
  • Goal Setting and Planning
  • Mobility Support
  • Feeding Assistance
  • Lifestyle Support
  • Daily Living Assistance
  • Therapeutic Interventions
  • Documentation Skills
  • Housekeeping Skills
  • Personal Care Assistance
  • Recreational Activities
  • Creative Thinking
  • Client Confidentiality
  • Safety Management
  • Behavior Support Plans
  • Personal Growth Support
  • Care Documentation
  • Toileting Assistance
  • Palliative Care
  • Positive Reinforcement
  • Emotional Support
  • Documentation and Reporting
  • Recordkeeping Proficiency
  • Elderly Care
  • Grooming Support
  • Meal Planning
  • Appointment Management
  • Medication Schedules
  • Client Transportation
  • Appointment Organization

REFERENCES

  • Bianca Marie. Current work colleague. 0403679713
  • Kim Barrett Parent of Emma Barret 0439904221
  • Avis Kerns Current boss 0423593150

Timeline

Disability Support Worker

Avis & Nevill Kearns
01.2022 - Current

Disability Support Worker

Valerie Runyan
01.2013 - 08.2022

Disability Support Worker

Kim Barrett
03.2007 - 09.2022

High School Diploma -

Palm Beach Currumbin High School

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