Tom Jose
Toowoomba
Summary
At Aruma Services, I excelled as a Disability Support Worker, leveraging adaptability and critical thinking to significantly enhance client quality of life. I fostered deep trust through empathy, coordinated care, and achieved measurable improvements in client functioning. My expertise in crisis management and therapeutic interventions underpins my comprehensive skill set in providing exceptional support and companionship.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Disability Support Worker
Aruma Services
03.2019 - Current
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- 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.
- 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.
- Implemented behavior management techniques when required for the safety of both clients and staff members involved.
- Promoted a safe and inclusive environment for all clients by enforcing policies and procedures consistently.
- Coordinated transportation arrangements for clients to attend medical appointments or partake in social activities safely.
- Managed medications effectively for clients under strict supervision from healthcare professionals, ensuring adherence to prescribed treatment plans.
- Facilitated community integration for clients by organizing outings, social events, and other opportunities for engagement.
- Kept accurate records for client files and handled related paperwork.
- Worked closely with therapists and other specialists to implement prescribed interventions consistently, leading to measurable improvements in client functioning.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the disability support field.
Education
High School Diploma -
Queensland Govt
QLd03-1994
Skills
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Empathy and patience
- Decision-making
- Critical thinking
- Emotional support & companionship
- Boundary setting
- Crisis management
- Conflict resolution
- Care coordination
- Time management
- Therapeutic interventions
Certification
Certificate IV in Disability.
Certificate IV in Aged care.
Certificate III in Commercial Cookery.
TCI Training Certificate.
Hope and Healing Certificate.
NDIS Orientation Module.
Driver's License
Blue card.
NDIS Screening ID.
First Aid and CPR Certificate.
Languages
Hindi
Full Professional
Tamil
Full Professional
Malayalam
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
Aruma Services
03.2019 - Current
High School Diploma -
Queensland Govt
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