Ofeira Vaalotu
Leumeah,NSW
Summary
Compassionate Disability Support Worker experienced in person-centered care and medication prompting. Enhanced client independence through effective documentation and community engagement while prioritizing safety and well-being. Delivered comprehensive daily living support, meal preparation, and personal mobility assistance.
Overview
1
1
Certification
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Disability Support Worker
Freedom care quality
Sydney
06.2021 - Current
- Delivered person-centered disability support aligned with Freedom Care Quality standards.
- Provided comprehensive support with personal care, hygiene, dressing, and daily living routines to enhance client well-being.
- Supported medication reminders and followed care plans accurately.
- Facilitated engagement in community activities and social routines to promote social inclusion and connection.
- Documented client progress, behaviours and care notes accurately.
- Ensured client safety by monitoring activities and adapting support to meet changing needs.
- Encouraged independence through community access, social activities, and skill building.
Nursing Assistant
Sir Thomas Mitchell Nursing Home
Illawong
06.2008 - 05.2013
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patients conditions promptly.
- Supported nursing staff with routine care, documentation, and daily patient rounds.
- Assisted patients with bathing, dressing and mobility support.
- Repositioned patients and maintained comfort to help prevent skin breakdown.
Education
Diploma - Early Childhood Education And Care
Australian Wide Education And Training Institute
06.2017 - 06.2017
Certificate 3 - Early Childhood Education
Skillet Australia (NSW) Pty Ltd
11.2015 - 11.2015
Certificate 4 - Community Service Work
The Commissioner For Vocational Training
08.2011 - 10.2011
Eaglevale High School
Campbelltown Skills
- Person centred care
- Medication prompting
- Care plan review
- Progress documentation
- First Aid & safety
- Behavioural redirection
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Verbal communication
Certification
- First Aid Course (completed & up to date)
- Police Check (up to date)
- Working with children (up to date)
- NDIS workers check (up to date)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
Freedom care quality
06.2021 - Current
Diploma - Early Childhood Education And Care
Australian Wide Education And Training Institute
06.2017 - 06.2017
Certificate 3 - Early Childhood Education
Skillet Australia (NSW) Pty Ltd
11.2015 - 11.2015
Certificate 4 - Community Service Work
The Commissioner For Vocational Training
08.2011 - 10.2011
Nursing Assistant
Sir Thomas Mitchell Nursing Home
06.2008 - 05.2013
Eaglevale High School