Mercy Rioba
Summary
Hardworking Disability Support Worker dedicated to comprehensive, compassionate and individualized patient care. Manages appointments and medication, assists with bathing and grooming and maintains tidy environments. Expert in meal preparation.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Disability Support Worker
Gaval Community Services
11.2020 - Current
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
- 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.
Support Worker
Global Enablers
01.2022 - 02.2024
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Established trusting relationships with clients and their families through empathetic communication and active listening.
- Helped clients manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Facilitated medication administration according to prescribed schedules and doses.
Personal Carer
Alwyndor Aged Care
02.2021 - 10.2023
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Provided emotional support during difficult times, offering companionship and empathy to enhance mental wellbeing.
- Facilitated activities of daily living such as grooming, dressing, and personal hygiene for increased self-esteem and confidence among patients.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to deliver comprehensive care tailored to individual patient needs.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
Nurse
Lions First Sight Hospital
10.2018 - 12.2019
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Evaluated charting procedures for adherence to best practices.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Education
Nursing
Flinders University
Adelaide, SA04.2025
Nursing
Kenya Medical Training College
Nairobi 11.2017
Skills
- Daily living assistance
- Housekeeping and meal preparation
- Personal Care
- Client Confidentiality
- Multicultural Sensitivity
- Documentation And Reporting
- Assessing needs
- Progress Monitoring
Certification
Manual Handling Certificate,CPR and First Aid Certificate
Police Clearance
Drivers License
WWC-Working With Children
NDIS Orientation Module
Diploma in Nursing (Kenya medical training collage)
Refferences
Timothy Mumo
Team Leader
Gaval community services
Phone-0431119868
Email-timothymumo96@gmail.com
Dora Chumo
Registered Nurse
Alwyndor Age care
Phone-049867995
Kristy Brennan
Placement Facilitator
Anglicare Dutton Court
Phone-0404051563
Email-Kristy.brennan80@gmail.com
Timeline
Support Worker
Global Enablers
01.2022 - 02.2024
Personal Carer
Alwyndor Aged Care
02.2021 - 10.2023
Disability Support Worker
Gaval Community Services
11.2020 - Current
Nurse
Lions First Sight Hospital
10.2018 - 12.2019
Nursing
Flinders University
Nursing
Kenya Medical Training College
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