Michelle J Jeptanui
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability, reliability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively supervised and unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking and able to collaborate with participants Allied Health teams as well as coordinators to identify suitable interventions to better cater to a participant's needs.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Disability Support Worker
Independence care
North Melbourne, Victoria
02.2023 - Current
- Tracked client care and followed through to provide care effectively.
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths and wheelchairs by following safe lifting techniques.
- Accompanied clients to appointments and social outings.
- Performed light housekeeping duties, including laundry and dishes.
- Collaborated with other professionals to assess client needs.
- Utilized adaptive equipment to facilitate client independence.
Support Worker
Drake Madox International
Brunswick, Victoria
09.2021 - Current
- Transported clients safely to social activities and doctors appointments.
- Lifted, moved and adjusted clients to ambulate individuals for diverse needs.
- Assisted clients in performing wide range of housekeeping functions to develop levels of ability.
- Maintained organized filing system for client records, providing complete documentation of all interactions.
- Coordinated doctor appointments, exercise, recreation, and family visits to maintain schedule.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Recorded patient temperature, pulse and blood pressure to monitor health and well-being.
- Administered medication to client according to strict schedules.
Student Placement Case Work
African Australian Multicultural Employment and Youth services
Footscray, Victoria
05.2021 - 07.2021
- Expertly crafted cover letters that significantly boost chances of hire.
- Connected individuals with relevant community resources and coordinated referrals.
- Prepared patients for self-management and decision-making responsibilities.
- Membership of a team providing outreach services to vulnerable populations.
- Assisted clients in accessing community resources and services.
- Assisted clients in completing applications for financial assistance programs.
Support Worker
Programmed Health Professionals
North Melbourne, Victoria
06.2019 - 06.2021
- Built trusting relationships with clients and families.
- Helped clients develop independent living skills, such as budgeting, cooking and cleaning.
- Trained other workers in providing care to clients.
Education
Advanced Diploma - Community Management
Southern Cross Education Institute
North Melbourne, VIC12-2022
Diploma - Community Services
Southern Cross Education Institute
North Melbourne, VIC12-2022
Bachelors - Social Work
Institute of Health Management
North Melbourne, VICSkills
- Relationship Building
- Empathy and Compassion
- Disability Services
- Risk Assessments
- Family Communication
- Incident Reports
- Personal Care
- Positive Reinforcement
- Client Confidentiality
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Swahili
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- First Aid and CPR certificate
- Working with Children Check
- International Police check
- NDIS Screening Check
- Australian Police Check
- Drivers license
Accomplishments
- IHM Student Representative
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
Independence care
02.2023 - Current
Support Worker
Drake Madox International
09.2021 - Current
Student Placement Case Work
African Australian Multicultural Employment and Youth services
05.2021 - 07.2021
Support Worker
Programmed Health Professionals
06.2019 - 06.2021
Advanced Diploma - Community Management
Southern Cross Education Institute
Diploma - Community Services
Southern Cross Education Institute
Bachelors - Social Work
Institute of Health Management
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