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Nikki Toni-Lee Edwards

Mango Hill

Summary

Highly motivated individual who demonstrates the ability to deliver high-quality care to address individual needs. I possesses strong problem-solving skills to reduce barriers and am committed to helping individuals in any setting.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Disability Support Worker

UNIDEX
11.2024 - Current

Team Leader Position:

  • Developed strong relationships with clients, fostering trust and open communication.
  • Monitored client progress, adjusting care strategies as necessary to align with evolving requirements.
  • Trained new staff on best practices in disability support services and client engagement techniques.
  • Advocated for client rights and access to community resources, enhancing overall well-being.
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.

Disability Support Worker

Drake Medox
01.2021 - 11.2024
  • Manual handling
  • Transporting clients to events and appointments
  • Facilitating community engagement
  • Managed medications effectively for clients under strict supervision from healthcare professionals, ensuring adherence to prescribed treatment plans.
  • Advocated for multiple clients
  • Facilitated workplace Health and Safety
  • Maintained professionalism within the community when on community accesses
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities to enhance independence and quality of life.
  • Adhered to clinical guidelines when managing persons with extensive medical equipment

Aged Care

Integrated Living Support Service
08.2020 - 01.2021
  • DA – Domestic Assistances
  • PC – Showering and providing assistance during and after
  • Transporting clients – appointments, social support etc.
  • Shopping for clients
  • Respite
  • Completed ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on industry trends and best practices in aged care services.
  • Managed household tasks efficiently while maintaining a clean living environment for the seniors I cared for daily.

Disability Support Worker

Inclusive Support Service
04.2019 - 07.2020
  • Supported individuals with their everyday needs
  • Manual Handling
  • Coordinated transportation arrangements for clients to attend medical appointments or partake in social activities safely.
  • Medication assistance and administration
  • Advocated for multiple clients
  • Facilitated workplace Health and Safety
  • Maintained professionalism within the community when on community accesses

Customer Service

IGA Grocer
04.2011 - 11.2017
  • Food handling
  • Cash/ Eftpos handling
  • Follow workplace health and safety regulations
  • Customer Service
  • Maintain stock control within the deli Sector

Education

Year 12 Certificate -

Deception Bay State High School
01.2014

Diploma - Nursing

TAFE Queensland
QLD
09-2025

Skills

  • Daily living assistance
  • Problem-solving
  • Personal care
  • Disability awareness
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Computer skills
  • Team leadership
  • Medication organization
  • Flexible schedule
  • English fluency
  • Time management
  • First aid and CPR
  • Decision-making

Accomplishments

  • RSA
  • RGA
  • White Card
  • Blue Card
  • Yellow Card
  • First Aid & CPR
  • Cert III in Individual Support - CHC33015
  • Diploma of Community Service - CHC52015
  • Diploma of Nursing - HLT54121


TRAINING

Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the disability support field that include:

  • Covid 19 Training and Infection Control
  • Wheelchair mobility and training
  • Palliative Care training
  • NDIS online modules and training
  • PPE training and implementing
  • PEG management
  • General and Emergency Tracheostomy management
  • Autonomic Dysreflexia management
  • Bowel care training
  • Spinal Injury & ABI management training
  • Medication training and administration

Certification

  • RSA
  • RGA
  • White Card
  • Blue Card
  • Yellow Card
  • First Aid & CPR
  • Cert III in Individual Support – CHC33015
  • Diploma of Community Service – CHC52015

Timeline

Disability Support Worker

UNIDEX
11.2024 - Current

Disability Support Worker

Drake Medox
01.2021 - 11.2024

Aged Care

Integrated Living Support Service
08.2020 - 01.2021

Disability Support Worker

Inclusive Support Service
04.2019 - 07.2020

Customer Service

IGA Grocer
04.2011 - 11.2017

Year 12 Certificate -

Deception Bay State High School

Diploma - Nursing

TAFE Queensland

Availability

Available for immediate start, with full time employment | references upon request.

Nikki Toni-Lee Edwards