MICHELLE NYAKAMBI
BALDVIS,WA
Summary
Compassionate Disability Support Worker with over 2 years of experience in person-centered care across home, community, and residential settings. Specializes in assisting individuals with disabilities, dementia, mental health challenges, autism, and chronic conditions while promoting choice and quality of life. Expertise includes personal care, emotional support, community access, and collaboration with families and healthcare teams.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Support Worker
GRAND-HEALTHCARE SERVICES
10.2024 - Current
- Provided specialized personal care and daily living support to residents living with dementia
- Built trusting relationships with dementia residents through compassionate support
- Facilitated resident mobility and repositioning to enhance comfort and safety
- Observed and documented cognitive and behavioral changes, ensuring timely reporting to healthcare team
- Documented care and daily living activities to support continuity of care and compliance with standards
- Assisted regular domestic duties i.e. Bed making and cleaning in accordance with infection control
Disability support Specialist
SIRV GROUP LTD
04.2024 - Current
- Delivered high-quality person-centered support to participants with disabilities and aged care needs
- Collaborated with families, coordinators, and allied health professionals to achieve participant goals.
- Administered medications per care plans and monitored for side effects
- Managed diabetes care including blood glucose monitoring and dietary guidance
- Implemented positive behavior support and de-escalation techniques for participants with complex needs, enhancing their engagement and well-being.
- Provided dignified and person-centered Bowel care support
- Accompanied clients to medical appointments, social outings, and community activities
- Provided overnight sleepover and casual shift support across multiple participants
- Maintained accurate progress notes, community outing records, and incident reports
- Assisted with onboarding and buddy training of new support workers
- Facilitated mealtime management through hand support, promoting independence and comfort for clients during meals.
- Support clients with Provided support for clients facing alcohol and other drug issues in residential and community settings. in both residential and community settings
Patient Care Assistant
PARKSIDE CARE SERVICES
01.2024 - Current
- Delivered high-quality personal care and daily living assistance to elderly residents
- Assisted with medication prompting and monitoring changes.
- Prompted medication administration and monitored changes in resident health.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary team to enhance person-centered support for residents.
- Implemented dementia-friendly strategies for residents with dementia
- Implemented dementia-friendly strategies to enhance quality of life for residents.
- Maintained accurate documentation of care provided
Community Support
MATRIX HEALTH SOLUTIONS
01.2025 - 03.2026
- Facilitated community-based support to enhance social inclusion for clients
- Accompanied clients to appointments, therapy, shopping, and community events to promote engagement and participation
- Promoted PBS and de-escalation techniques for clients with complex needs
- Advocated for PBS principles in client interactions and de-escalation techniques for clients with complex needs
- Documented progress notes, community outing records, and incident reports to ensure comprehensive client support and safety
Disability Support
ELITE CAREGIVERS
06.2024 - 01.2025
- Provided high-quality personal care and daily living support to children with autism
- Encourage positive behaviours and reduce challenging behaviors through PBS
- Build strong, trusting relationships through engaging in play-based activities
- Assisted with meal planning and preparation
- Safely transported children to school and after-school activities
- Mentored new staff during buddy shifts
Certification
- First-aid certification
- Manual handing certificate
- CPR Certificate
- Medical Competency Certificate
- NDIS Worker Screening Check
- NDIS Orientation Module
- Infection Control
- WWC Check
- National Police Clearance Check
- Valid Driver's License
- Car with comprehensive insurance
Timeline
Community Support
MATRIX HEALTH SOLUTIONS
01.2025 - 03.2026
Youth Support Worker
GRAND-HEALTHCARE SERVICES
10.2024 - Current
Disability Support
ELITE CAREGIVERS
06.2024 - 01.2025
Disability support Specialist
SIRV GROUP LTD
04.2024 - Current
Patient Care Assistant
PARKSIDE CARE SERVICES
01.2024 - Current