Disability Support Worker
Haven Care Australia
06.2024 - Current
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
- Developed strong interpersonal relationships with clients, earning their trust and respect through consistent empathy and understanding.
- Supported clients in maintaining a clean living space by assisting with household tasks such as laundry, meal preparation, and general tidying.
- Enhanced quality of life for clients with physical and intellectual disabilities through compassionate care and assistance.
- Maintained safety with tidy, clean, and hazard-free home environments.
- Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviors, and incidents.
- Delivered exceptional personal care services, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding assistance.
- Prepared nutritious meals to meet individual dietary needs for clients.
- Provided high level of physical support by lifting, adjusting, and moving clients.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Provided emotional support to clients during challenging times, fostering resilience and coping skills.
- Communicated regularly with family members about client progress, addressing any concerns or questions promptly.
- Assisted clients in reaching personal goals through targeted skill-building activities and therapeutic interventions.
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Promoted a safe and inclusive environment for all clients by enforcing policies and procedures consistently.
- Managed medications effectively for clients under strict supervision from healthcare professionals, ensuring adherence to prescribed treatment plans.
- Kept accurate records for client files and handled related paperwork.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress, adjusting support strategies as needed to maximize outcomes.
- Checked medication schedules and patient needs to enforce medication administration standards team-wide.
- Worked with children and parents to closely monitor and record social, behavioral and academic growth.
- Maintained detailed records of patient progress, documentation of services and case notes.
- Conducted in-home visits to provide supportive services.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to drive continuity of care.
- Facilitated family meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Updated treatment plans on monthly basis with latest intervention strategies and progress notes.
- Developed individual treatment plans and provided counseling to patients.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, adhering to strict hygiene standards for optimal food safety.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Contributed to positive workplace culture through strong teamwork, open communication, and a commitment to excellence.
- Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.
- Sanitized dining ware and kitchen equipment according to health code standards.
- Kept supplies in sufficient stock by assessing inventory levels and reporting lower stock items.
- Washed, peeled and cut fruits and vegetables by hand and machine and assembled and mixed salad ingredients, gelatin molds and fruit crisps.
- Learned other teammates' work tasks to train as backup.
- Followed sanitary food handling procedures, focused on correct use of covers and labels and discarded ingredients by expiration date.
- Trained new hires on kitchen procedures, equipment usage, and safety protocols, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Chopped vegetables, cut up fruit, and prepared sauces when kitchen staff was busy.
- Followed recipes and chef instructions to prepare food correctly.
