Mercy Koech
145 Union Rd Langwarrin,VIC
Summary
To obtain a position as a Support Worker where I can utilise my skills and experience to provide compassionate care and support to individuals with disabilities. I am passionate about providing care and support for individuals with disabilities and am committed to helping them live fulfilling and independent life. Empathetic Care Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for residents. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in hospital and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
AGE CARE WORKER (PCA)
Calvary Health
- Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients’ health status to case manager
- Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets
- Documented residents’ mental status, sleep and eating patterns in medical records books
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications
- Engaged residents in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance
- Turned and positioned bed bound patients to prevent bedsores and maintained comfort levels
- Maintained frequent supervision of residents unable to call for assistance
- Used company software and databases to maintain records of services performed and patient conditions.
DISABILITY SUPPORT WORKER
Assist Support Services
- Duties include supporting with activities of daily living, assisting clients with medication, bowel care management, transporting clients to and from day programs, maintaining person-centered plans, managing challenging behaviors, assistance with personal care and domestic work, participation in activities of daily living, assisting clients with community access, following individual support plans, documentation and progress note keeping as required, cleaning the home, kitchen work, and laundry.
Education
CHC43115 certificate IV in Disability -
01.2022
Skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team
- Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
- Knowledge and understanding of disability support practices and procedures
- Ability to provide emotional and physical support to clients
- Experience with personal care tasks such as bathing, grooming, and dressing
- Knowledge of medication management and administration
- Ability to maintain accurate documentation and records
- Reliable
- Independent Living Support
- Disability Services
- Incident Reports
- Client Confidentiality
- Meal Planning
- Mobility support
- Computer Skills
- Health and safety
- Daily Living Requirements
- Individual Support Plans
- Household chores
- Dressing assistance
- Creative Thinking
- Risk Assessments
- Transportation Assistance
- Emotional Support
- Social Skills Development
- Safety Management
- Personal Growth Support
- Client Transportation
- Elderly Care
- Medication organization
- Feeding Assistance
- Client Needs Assessment
- Behavior Support Plans
- Flexible Schedule
- Recreational Activities
- Housekeeping skills
- Progress Documentation
- Lifestyle Support
- Respite Care
- Recordkeeping proficiency
- Positive Reinforcement
- Community Integration
- Life Skills Training
- Multicultural Sensitivity
- Care Documentation
- Individualized support plans
- Appointment management
- Home Healthcare Services
- Nursing Home Care Assistance
- Palliative Care
- Long-Term Care
- Transfer Techniques
- Self-Care Promotion
- Assistive Technology
- Youth Services
- Language Fluency
- Visual impairment support
- Therapeutic Interventions
- Problem-Solving
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
- Critical Thinking
- Decision-Making
- Patient support
- Infection Control
- Assessing needs
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Goal Setting
- Networking with staff
- Progress Monitoring
- Managing records
- CPR/AED
- Paperwork Organization
- Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED (First Aid CPR AED)
- Crisis Response
Companiesworkedfor
- Residential support service (Assist support services)
- Absolute care
- Independent support living
Categoriesofsupport
- Autism (spectrum disorder is where I have major experiences with and how to deal with them)
- Behaviour of concern – and how to de-escalate them
- Mental heath and complex behaviours
- Provide personal care assistance
- Cerebral palsy
- Epilepsy
- Intellectual disability
- Deaf-blindness
- Hearing
- Dementia
- Physical disability
- Spinal cord injuries
- Acquired brain injury
Responsibilityindisability
- Provided personal care and support to clients with disabilities, including assistance with daily living tasks and community participation
- Administered medication and maintaining accurate records
- Developed individualised care plans in consultation with clients and their families
- Conducted regular assessments to monitor clients' progress and ensure their needs were being met
- Worked collaboratively with a team of healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care and support to clients
- Provided personal care and support to elderly clients in a residential aged-care setting
- Assisted with daily living tasks, including bathing, dressing, and meal preparation
- Maintained accurate records of clients' care and progress
- Assisted with medication management and administration
- Provide compassion
- Documents
- Write progress notes on timely manner
- Booking for appointments, taking them and make sure they are safe home
References
Available upon request
Certification
Certificate IV in disability
Timeline
AGE CARE WORKER (PCA)
Calvary Health
DISABILITY SUPPORT WORKER
Assist Support Services
CHC43115 certificate IV in Disability -
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