Nethmini Ihal
Windsor Gardens,SA
Summary
Highly compassionate and dedicated Support Worker with a strong commitment to empowering individuals with disabilities to lead fulfilling and independent lives. Recognized for providing exceptional care and support while fostering a positive and inclusive environment. Seeking to utilize my diverse skill set and genuine passion for helping others in a rewarding role as a Disability Support Worker.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Individual Support Worker
Novita Community Services
01.2023 - Current
- Personal care: Assisting clients with personal hygiene tasks, such as bathing, dressing, toileting, and grooming
- Medication management: Administering medications as prescribed by healthcare professionals and maintaining accurate medication records
- Household support: Assisting with light housekeeping duties, such as tidying up, laundry, and maintaining a clean and safe living environment
- Monitoring and reporting: Observing clients' physical and emotional conditions and reporting any changes or concerns to the appropriate healthcare professionals or family members
- Record-keeping: Maintaining accurate and up-to-date documentation of daily activities, progress, and incidents
- Adhering to policies and regulations: Following relevant guidelines and regulations related to healthcare and support services.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support clients nutritional needs.
Student Social Worker
Lyceum International School
02.2020 - 07.2020
- Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
- Collaborated with other professionals to plan and coordinate care for clients.
- Advocated for clients to assure respected rights and wishes.
- Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to build supportive, communicative client networks.
Elderly Support Worker
Elder Care Nursing Home and well-being Center
10.2018 - 01.2019
- Obtained and supplied information to coordinating agencies to provide the best possible guidance to clients
- Assessed cognitive abilities and physical and emotional needs of clients to determine appropriate interventions
Education
Master of Social Work - Social Work
University of South Australia
Adelaide, SA12.2024
Cert III in Individual Support (Disability) - Disability Studies
Celtic Training
Adelaide, SA01.2023
Skills
- Meal Assistance
- Patient Management
- ADLs Assistance
- Progressive Care
- Community Activities
- Compassionate Communication
- Client Records Management
Certification
- Cert III in Individual Support (Disability)
- DHS Working with Children’s Check
- NDIS Worker Screen
- SAPOL Clearance
- Medication Management including administration
- First Aid & CPR Certificates
- Manual Handling Certificate
- NDIS Worker Orientation Module
- NDIS New Worker Induction Module
- Understanding COVID-19 for Aged Care Workers
Timeline
Individual Support Worker
Novita Community Services
01.2023 - Current
Student Social Worker
Lyceum International School
02.2020 - 07.2020
Elderly Support Worker
Elder Care Nursing Home and well-being Center
10.2018 - 01.2019
Master of Social Work - Social Work
University of South Australia
Cert III in Individual Support (Disability) - Disability Studies
Celtic Training
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