MERCY JEPKORIR CHESEREM
262 Lambeth Circle,Wellard ,WA
Summary
I am an experienced disability support worker. Within my job I enjoy providing support and assistance to individuals and groups with disabilities living within the community or in assisted living homes. I am able to represent the company or agency of employment with professionalism, courtesy and compassion to clients, families, advocates, providers and the public. I am proficient in the use of common implements, support tools and devices for disabled daily living. Currently I am keen to find a casual or part time engagement in the disability industry.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Disability Support Worker
Carers Plus
Perth, WA
03.2024 - Current
• Provide personal care and assistance with daily living tasks
• Support clients in maintaining independence and achieving personal goals
• Assist with mobility and transfers, including the use of assistive devices
• Administer medications and manage health-related tasks
• Facilitate social and community participation
• Assist with communication needs, including the use of communication aids
• Monitor and report on client health, behavior, and progress
• Support clients in educational, recreational, and therapeutic activities
• Collaborate with families, healthcare providers, and other professionals
• Ensure a safe and positive environment for clients
• Offer respite care to families and primary caregivers
• Assist with meal preparation and dietary needs
• Provide transportation for appointments and community outings
• Implement individualized support plans and behavioral management strategies
Disability support worker
Plan And Grow
Perth, WA
08.2022 - 12.2023
• Assist with daily living activities (e.g., personal hygiene, dressing, eating)
• Provide emotional and social support
• Implement and follow individualized support plans
• Assist with mobility and physical activities
• Administer medications as required
• Support in educational and recreational activities
• Communicate regularly with families and other caregivers
• Help with behavioral management and development
• Promote independence and skill-building
• Facilitate community integration and socialization
• Monitor and report on client progress and well-being
• Ensure a safe and supportive environment
• Transport clients to appointments and activities.
Disability support worker
Adachi Disability services
01.2021 - 04.2022
- Providing reminders for medication and appointments
- Assisting clients with daily personal care, toileting, clothing care, household duties and transportation
- Acting as companion and assistant in grocery shopping, errands banking, bill paying and community engagement
- Following programs of physical therapist to ensure physical fitness and wellness
- Sourcing educational, recreational and social activities to provide entertainment and socialization
- Aiding during mealtimes, in cooking and food preparation
- Working with family, healthcare providers, therapists and social workers to ensure all necessary client needs were met
- Ensuring a positive routine is established and maintained towards optimum and mental physical wellness
- Managing challenging behaviors
- Cooking and assisting with meals
- Handling supply and inventory
- Updating progress notes and incident reports.
Skills
Empathy and Compassion
Effective Communication
Patience and Resilience
Adaptability and Flexibility
Problem-Solving
Time Management
Attention to Detail
Teamwork and Collaboration
Physical Stamina
Understanding of Disability Types
Crisis Management
Personal Care Competency
Cultural Awareness
Documentation and Reporting
Personal Qualifications
- Drivers License
- Police Clearance Certificate
- First Aid & CPR Certificate
- Manual Handling Certificate
- Working with Children Check
- Certificate ⅲ in Individual Support (Ageing)
- COVID -19 vaccination
- Flu vaccination
- Medication competency certificate
- NDIS orientation module certificate
- NDIS clearance check
- PEG feeding
- Dysphagia Certification
Summaryofability
- Provision of personal care and assisting with all activities of daily living
- Supporting and helping with health care needs, including routine checks or administrating medication
- Managing challenging behaviors by escalating and physically and Pharmacological intervention
- Facilitating participation in social and community activities
- Medication administration
- Recording residents' observations accurately and reporting issues of concern
- Fully aware and respectful of residents' rights, as well as their religious and cultural beliefs
- Providing confidentiality, dignity and privacy to clients at all time
- Aware of Health and Safety, infection control regulations, equal opportunities and data protection
- Assisting in the implementation of treatment and care plans
- Risk management and confidentiality
Certification
• Driver’s License
• Police Clearance Certificate
• First Aid & CPR Certificate
• Manual Handling Certificate
• Working with Children Check
• Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)
• COVID-19 Vaccination
• Medication Competency Certificate
• NDIS Orientation Module Certificate
• NDIS Clearance Check
• PEG Feeding Training
• Dysphagia Training
Attributes
- Good verbal, written and communication skills along with excellent telephone etiquette
- Compassionate, supportive and kind
- Highly organized and efficient
- Prompt, courteous and team oriented
- Positive outlook and willingness to interact with service users to enjoy daily activities
- Patient, flexible and able to work within unpredictable circumstances
- Works with clients to promote independence
- Physically fit and able to handle heavy loads and stand for long periods
- Can remain calm in difficult situations while supporting others at the same time
- Experience in working with users who exhibit serious offending behavior
- Efficient in domestic duties
- Willing to undertake training needs and attend study days as appropriate
References
- Sasha Jebet, Aspire Hub, Team Leader, sashajebet98@gmail.com
- Idah Samoei, Adachi Disability Company, Team Leader, samoei.jeli@gmail.com
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
Carers Plus
03.2024 - Current
Disability support worker
Plan And Grow
08.2022 - 12.2023
Disability support worker
Adachi Disability services
01.2021 - 04.2022