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Mia Russell

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Disability Support Worker with a strong commitment to providing comprehensive, compassionate and individualized client care. Skilled in managing appointment, medications and personal care tasks, while maintaining tidy environments. Experienced in High Intensity care within disability support field, adept at advocating for clients and continuously seeking opportunities for professional growth.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Disability Support Worker

Hireup
01.2022 - Current
  • 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 behaviours, and incidents.
  • Maintained safety with tidy, clean, and hazard-free home environments.
  • One on One transfers with manual hoists.
  • Medications.
  • Complex swallowing.
  • Competent in communications devices

Disability Support Worker

Brighter Access
07.2021 - Current
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, slinging and toileting patients.
  • Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
  • Safely transported clients to social activities and appointments.
  • Maintained detailed daily logs of care actions, patient behaviours, and incidents.
  • Ensured safety by keeping home environments clean and hazard-free.
  • Provided high-intensity personal care needs and contributed to care plans.
  • Advocating for clients' needs and rights.

Disability Support Worker

Beresfield Community Care
11.2019 - 07.2021
  • Worked with clients of all ages, including the elderly, disabled individuals, and children within the community.
  • Provided domestic assistance, personal care and organized social outings for clients of all ages.
  • Advocating for clients.

Educator

Wemoosh - Before And After School Care
11.2018 - 11.2019
  • Built strong relationships with parents to create a conducive learning environment for children.
  • Monitored student progress and tailored instruction to meet individual needs.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing the learning experience.
  • Created and executed engaging lesson plans to keep learners attention.
  • Trained and supervised new educators, promoting best teaching practices and adherence to protocols.

Education

Certificate IV - Certificate IV in Disability

LEAD
Newcastle, NSW
01.2023

Certificate III - Community Services

Wesley Institutional Institute
Waratah, NSW
01.2018

Certificate III - Computer And Software

Tighes Hill Tafe
Islington, NSW
01.2000

High School

Rutherford High School
Rutherford, NSW
01.1996

Skills

  • Proficient in-patient toileting
  • Patient Hoist slinging (manual/auto)
  • Patient Transport
  • Supervisory Support
  • Long-Term Care
  • Personal cares
  • High Intensity supports
  • Complex Bowel cares
  • SubyG Flushes (Catheter care)
  • Subcutaneous Injections
  • Handling behaviours
  • Advocating for clients
  • Household chores
  • Possess strong leadership skills
  • Work well in a team-orientated environment
  • Rostering
  • Filling shifts

Timeline

Disability Support Worker

Hireup
01.2022 - Current

Disability Support Worker

Brighter Access
07.2021 - Current

Disability Support Worker

Beresfield Community Care
11.2019 - 07.2021

Educator

Wemoosh - Before And After School Care
11.2018 - 11.2019

Certificate IV - Certificate IV in Disability

LEAD

Certificate III - Community Services

Wesley Institutional Institute

Certificate III - Computer And Software

Tighes Hill Tafe

High School

Rutherford High School

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