O'niel Galarpe
Laverton,VIC
Summary
Dedicated Disability Support Worker experienced in delivering person-centred care to individuals with diverse disabilities. Proficient in personal care, medication support, community access, and daily living activities, fostering client independence and well-being. Strong communicator with effective teamwork and problem-solving skills, committed to high-quality care aligned with NDIS standards.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Disability Support Worker
Legacy Assist
Kings Park, VIC
10.2025 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
- Assisted in developing self-care skills such as personal hygiene practices.
- Monitored client safety and well-being during activities and outings.
- Monitored client progress and reported any changes in behavior or health conditions to supervisor.
- Documented client progress and changes in behavior accurately and promptly.
- Guided clients in following individualized care plans and routines.
- Managed challenging behaviors through positive reinforcement techniques.
- Provided emotional support to individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
- Transported clients to appointments, social events, and other activities.
- Transported clients to medical appointments and social events safely and on time.
- Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium, and high protein diets.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance support techniques and skills.
- Improved resident and staff engagement through group activities.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Made beds, swept floors, and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Administered medication according to doctor's orders and monitored side effects.
- Transported clients to medical appointments and social events safely and on time.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Diploma of Community Service
Australian College of Vocational Education & Trng
Docklands, VIC05-2026
Some College (No Degree) - Certificate III in Individual Support
Melbourne City Institute of Education
Melbourne, VICSome College (No Degree) - Certificate IV in Ageing Support
Melbourne City Institute of Education
Melbourne, VICSkills
- Personal care support
- Mobility assistance
- Medication administration
- Independence support
- Disability support experience
- Community transport support
- Client advocacy
- Behavior support and de-escalation techniques
- Nutrition support
- Infection control practices
- Progress note documentation
- NDIS standards knowledge
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Teamwork and independence
- Time management and organizational skills
- Conflict resolution
- Cultural awareness
- Patience, empathy, and active listening
- Emotional support and companionship
- Professional work ethic
Languages
English
Full Professional
Tagalog
Full Professional
Affiliations
- Aged Care Work Placement, Northcote Mews Care Community - Northcote, VIC (2024)
- Aged Care Work Placement, TLC Marina Residential Aged Care - Altona North, VIC 3025 (2025)
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
Legacy Assist
10.2025 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Diploma of Community Service
Australian College of Vocational Education & Trng
Some College (No Degree) - Certificate III in Individual Support
Melbourne City Institute of Education
Some College (No Degree) - Certificate IV in Ageing Support
Melbourne City Institute of Education