Nicole Delaforce
Toormina,NSW
Summary
Compassionate support worker with comprehensive knowledge of social service programs and community resources. Skilled at identifying needs and developing effective plans of action to provide intervention and assistance. Possesses strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills. Well skilled in drug addiction, varying mental health disorders, alcoholism, rehabilitation.
Proud Indigenous Woman
Educated, experience and dedicated to providing assistance to individuals and families in need. Proficient in assessing individual circumstances, identifying resources and developing plans of action to deliver support. Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Disability Support Worker
Livable Coffs Harbour
2022.04 - Current
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
- Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviors, and incidents.
- Maintained safety with tidy, clean, and hazard-free home environments.
- Administering Medication as per policies and procedure.
- Key worker to a client
- Maintained a professional boundary between person life and client interaction.
- Trained staff to complete shifts as per company and NDIS guidelines.
- Attended further training to increase skills and knowledge
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Prepared nutritious meals to meet individual dietary needs for clients.
- Adhered to company requirements for patient interactions and care standards.
- Provided high level of physical support by lifting, adjusting, and moving clients.
- Worked with children and parents to closely monitor and record social, behavioral and academic growth.
- Conducted in-home visits to provide supportive services.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to drive continuity of care.
- Assisted patients in accessing housing, financial assistance and other community resources.
- Assessed risk factors of patients and made referrals for further services.
- Preserved and prepared reports and treatment records.
Disability Support Worker
Challenge Community Services
2021.10 - 2022.03
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
- Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviors, and incidents.
- Maintained safety with tidy, clean, and hazard-free home environments.
- Using lifting aids for clients.
- Interacting with clients families.
- Cooking and preparing meals for clients in the SIL accomodation.
- Doing Sleepover, weekend, day and active overnight shifts
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Prepared nutritious meals to meet individual dietary needs for clients.
- Checked medication schedules and patient needs to enforce medication administration standards team-wide.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Entertained, conversed, and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
- Designed individualized plans detailing daily activities and needs for patients.
- Maintained detailed records of patient progress, documentation of services and case notes.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to drive continuity of care.
- Worked with medical teams, patients and families to implement effective treatment plans.
- Assisted patients in accessing housing, financial assistance and other community resources.
- Assessed risk factors of patients and made referrals for further services.
- Preserved and prepared reports and treatment records.
- Updated treatment plans on monthly basis with latest intervention strategies and progress notes.
- Participated in interdisciplinary care conferences to discuss patient care plans and referrals.
Disability Support Worker
Kirinari Community Services
2020.03 - 2021.09
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
- Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviors, and incidents.
- Maintained safety with tidy, clean, and hazard-free home environments.
- Key Worker to a specific client in SIL accomodation
- Incident reporting and procedures.
- Working within a team environment
Disability Support Worker
House With No Steps/Aruma
2019.08 - 2020.01
- Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
- Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviors, and incidents.
- Maintained safety with tidy, clean, and hazard-free home environments.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Prepared nutritious meals to meet individual dietary needs for clients.
- Adhered to company requirements for patient interactions and care standards.
- Provided high level of physical support by lifting, adjusting, and moving clients.
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Checked medication schedules and patient needs to enforce medication administration standards team-wide.
- 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.
- Entertained, conversed, and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
- Maintained detailed records of patient progress, documentation of services and case notes.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to drive continuity of care.
- Assessed risk factors of patients and made referrals for further services.
- Preserved and prepared reports and treatment records.
- Updated treatment plans on monthly basis with latest intervention strategies and progress notes.
- Participated in clinical supervision to maintain professional development.
Education
Year 10 Certificate - Certificate
South Grafton High School
South Grafton, NSWCertificate Of Attainment - Domestic Violence
Lifeline
Coffs Harbour, NSW05.2023
Cert III - Individual Support (Disabilities)
Alffie
Online01.2022
Skills
- Lifestyle Support
- Personal Growth Support
- Training and Teaching
- Team Leadership
- Staff Meetings
- Electrical Devices
- Household Chores
- Conflict Negotiation
- Visiting Patient Homes
- Behavior Support Plans
- Client Interactions
- Mobility Support
- Medical Appointment Scheduling
- Mobilization Support
- Grooming Support
- Social Integration
- Gathering Referrals
- Elderly Care
- Conflict Resolution
- Networking with Staff
- Social Sciences
- Medication Schedules
- Desktop and Laptop Computers
- Patient Transport
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Constructive Feedback
- Client Transportation
- Household Management
- Appointment Organization
- Companionship and Emotional Support
- Daily Logs
- Documentation Skills
- Long-Term Care
- Client Privacy
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Mental and Physical Exercise
- Client Direct Care
- Grooming and Bathing
- Neglect Investigation
- Community Assistance Knowledge
- Housekeeping Skills
- Meal Planning
- Seizure Management
- Crisis Situations
- Patient Toileting
- Infection Control Procedures
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 8 staff members.
- Achieved a clients weightloss journey through effectively helping with changing eating habits and exercise.
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
Livable Coffs Harbour
2022.04 - Current
Disability Support Worker
Challenge Community Services
2021.10 - 2022.03
Disability Support Worker
Kirinari Community Services
2020.03 - 2021.09
Disability Support Worker
House With No Steps/Aruma
2019.08 - 2020.01
Year 10 Certificate - Certificate
South Grafton High School
Certificate Of Attainment - Domestic Violence
Lifeline
Cert III - Individual Support (Disabilities)
Alffie
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