Mirtha Dewan
Blacktown,NSW
Summary
Driven Disability Support Worker with proven success in enhancing client quality of life at Southern Cross Community Healthcare.
Caring and skilled at working with individuals living with high needs and acquired brain injuries issues. Versed in daily living support, meal preparation, and mobility assistance. Offers excellent interpersonal and communication skills developed through field experience.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Disability Support Worker
Southern Cross Community Healthcare
02.2014 - Current
- Provided emotional support to clients during challenging times, fostering resilience and coping skills.
- Developed strong interpersonal relationships with clients, earning their trust and respect through consistent empathy and understanding.
- Adhered to company requirements for patient interactions and care standards.
- Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviours, and incidents.
- Supported clients in maintaining a clean living space by assisting with household tasks such as laundry, meal preparation, and general tidying.
- Provided high level of physical support by lifting, adjusting, and moving clients.
- Managed medications effectively for clients under strict supervision from healthcare professionals, ensuring adherence to prescribed treatment plans.
- Maintained safety with tidy, clean, and hazard-free home environments.
- Implemented behaviour management techniques when required for the safety of both clients and staff members involved.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Assisted clients in reaching personal goals through targeted skill-building activities and therapeutic interventions.
- Enhanced quality of life for clients with physical and intellectual disabilities through compassionate care and assistance.
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Kept accurate records for client files and handled related paperwork.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Worked closely with therapists and other specialists to implement prescribed interventions consistently, leading to measurable improvements in client functioning.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviours to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Delivered exceptional personal care services, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding assistance.
- Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
Aged Care Worker
Kincare
02.2010 - 01.2014
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help clients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in clients health status to case manager.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted clients with daily living tasks, promoting independence and dignity.
- Maintained a clean and safe living environment , ensuring client wellbeing.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Assisted clients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care .
- Cooked meals and assisted clients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep their bedroom clean.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
Education
No Degree - CERT III in Community Service (Age Care Worker)
Mision Australia
Blcktown09.2003
Skills
- Personal Care : shower, grooming, dressing
- Bowel care
- Transfer Techniques : Utilizing hoist , sliding boards/sheets
- Mobility support : Driving powered wheelchair for participant
- Feeding Assistance : Able to assist peg fed participants
- Client Transportation : Able to drive participant's modified vehicle
- Dispense Medication from Webster packs
- Housekeeping and meal preparation
- Excellent Communication
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Attention to Detail
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
Southern Cross Community Healthcare
02.2014 - Current
Aged Care Worker
Kincare
02.2010 - 01.2014
No Degree - CERT III in Community Service (Age Care Worker)
Mision Australia
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