Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Educationcertifications
Workingrights
References
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MONICA OKOSUN

Albury,Australia

Summary

Enthusiastic and energetic professional with a deep interest in working as a disability support worker. Seeking an opportunity with a reputable support provider to gain valuable experience in caring for individuals and enabling them to achieve their full potential. Friendly, patient, empathetic, and possessing excellent communication skills. Holds a deep respect for both clients and staff. Thrives in collaborative team environments and contributes effectively with a positive, can-do attitude.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Disability Support Worker

Mercy Connect
08.2024 - Current

Assisted with daily personal routine,such as bathing, dressing, grooming and restroom use.

Assist to coordinate social events such as community access and others.

Support the clients physical and mental health with routine checks, administering prescriptions and measuring blood pressure.

Providing a safe environment for the client by monitoring their surroundings for potential dangers such as fire hazards and tripping hazards.

Identifying needs and developing plans for improving the quality of clients Life.

Providing diverse activities such as arts & crafts or games for clients who can't go outside.

Retail Assistant (Volunteer)

Australia Red Cross
02.2023 - Current
  • Assisting with raising funds through the sales of donated and new clothing, accessories, and homewares to support the everyday work of Red Cross
  • Help to drive sales through providing excellent customer service, emphasizing positive shopping experience for our customers
  • Helping to provide high levels of customer service in line with Red Cross customer service standards
  • Assisting with general housekeeping and cleanliness of the shop
  • Help to identify hazards, assess risks, and report incidents in line with the WHS
  • Maintain confidentiality and privacy in matters relating to the store, customers procedures and security

Disability Support Worker

Healthscope Independence
02.2023 - 08.2024
  • Assisting Meal assistance as per clients meal time management
  • Provide physical and psychological support
  • Proper documentation and incident reporting if needed
  • Assistance with mobility by use of the hoist and standing machines
  • Administration of medication
  • Implementation of behavior support plans and care plans for better provision of care
  • Personalized care and support of clients with different types of disability
  • Community access
  • Assisting with showering ,and personal care
  • Help to identify hazards, assess risks, and report incidents in line with the WHS

Care Worker

Herfessions Initiative Lagos Nigeria
08.2020 - 03.2021
  • Assisted with team members to give quality support to clients and families
  • Helped in personal hygiene and general domestic tasks, like bathing, toileting, changing of clothes, brushing teeth, and combing hair etc
  • Performed daily duties such as preparing meals and feeding
  • Assisted to empower and encouraged clients to improve and achieve their ambitions

Education

HSC -

SENIOR SCHOOL CERTIFICATE

CERTIFICATE IV -

DISABILITY
07.2022

Skills

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Competent with Word document and computing skills
  • Effective team player
  • Empathetic nature
  • Excellent work ethics
  • Loves meeting new people

Certification

  • Food Handler Certificate
  • First Aid
  • Basic Emergency Life Support & Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
  • Working With Children Check
  • NDIS Safeguard Commission

Educationcertifications

  • CERTIFICATE IV, DISABILITY, 07/01/22
  • HSC, SENIOR SCHOOL CERTIFICATE

Workingrights

Full working rights

References

Betsy Gathui Wilson, 045900840.


Adella Hall.. 0429362860

Activities

  • Love cooking
  • Effective team player
  • Empathetic nature
  • Excellent work ethics
  • Volunteering for humanitarian purpose (church welfare member)
  • Speaks fluent English, Yoruba, Igbo, Isan, and Hausa languages.
  • Loves meeting new people.

Timeline

Disability Support Worker

Mercy Connect
08.2024 - Current

Retail Assistant (Volunteer)

Australia Red Cross
02.2023 - Current

Disability Support Worker

Healthscope Independence
02.2023 - 08.2024

Care Worker

Herfessions Initiative Lagos Nigeria
08.2020 - 03.2021

HSC -

SENIOR SCHOOL CERTIFICATE

CERTIFICATE IV -

DISABILITY
MONICA OKOSUN