Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
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Ogor Obaloje

Hobart,TAS

Summary

A diligent and compassionate disability support worker with more than 6 years’ experience in empowering people with a disability in becoming more independent in their everyday lives. Offering commitment to providing person-centred and active support, as well as supporting people with a disability in attaining their NDIS and lifestyle goals.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
4044
4044
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Disability Support Worker

Able Australia
Hobart, Tasmania
03.2022 - Current

Responsibilities

  • Provide person-centred support to 5 clients across daily living activities, including personal care, domestic assistance, medication, and meal preparation.
  • Facilitate individual and group activities that promote clients’ skill development and teamwork, including recreational, creative, and sensory-based experiences.
  • Monitor and report on clients’ safety, well-being, and any concerns to managers, families, and allied health professionals.
  • Provided emotional support during challenging times, enhancing mental wellbeing of clients.

Achievements:
• Empowering 2 clients towards achieving their NDIS goals in skills acquisition.
• Successfully secured additional support for 3 clients through effective advocacy and collaboration with NDIS and local organisations, enhancing overall client well-being.

Disability Support Worker

Scope Australia
Melbourne, Victoria
12.2019 - 02.2022

Responsibilities

  • Managed and updated comprehensive client records, including progress notes, care plans, consents, medication sheets, and assessments, for multiple clients using Carelink.
  • Supported clients in receiving appropriate levels of person-centred support essential to promote and maintain independence.
  • Supported with social and community participation through visits to Sea Life Melbourne, Scienceworks, shopping malls, etc.
  • Implemented behaviour support plans to manage challenging behaviours and promote positive outcomes for clients.

Achievements:
• Advocated effectively for 2 clients, helping them gain better access to services and support.
• Enhanced client engagement and reduced anxiety by implementing personalised sensory tools and structured routines for 2 clients with high sensory needs.

Education

Diploma of Community Services -

Australia Institute of Business and Technology (AIBT)
Hobart, Tasmania

Certificate IV in Disability Support -

ALACC Health College
Melbourne, Victoria

Skills

  • Person-Centred Care
  • Managing Challenging Behaviours
  • Manual Handling
  • Implementation of Care plans
  • Medication Administration
  • Community Access
  • Trauma-informed care
  • Daily living skills development
  • Writing clear and accurate progress shift notes
  • Use of client management systems
  • IT proficiency in Microsoft Suite packages
  • Strong Communication skills – both written and verbal

Accomplishments

Nominated by Medecs Learning for Learner of the Year (in Disability Client Support)

Certification

  • NDIS Worker Screening Clearance & NDIS Orientation Module Completion.
  • Current First Aid & CPR Certification.
  • Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) Check with NDIS endorsement.
  • Current National Police Check
  • Valid Australian (TAS) driver’s licence (unrestricted)
  • Availability for flexible shifts, including overnight and weekends.
  • Manual Handling Certification
  • Administer Client Medication Certificate
  • Unlimited working rights

Timeline

Disability Support Worker

Able Australia
03.2022 - Current

Disability Support Worker

Scope Australia
12.2019 - 02.2022

Diploma of Community Services -

Australia Institute of Business and Technology (AIBT)

Certificate IV in Disability Support -

ALACC Health College
Ogor Obaloje