Paloma Z Santiago
Wolli Creek,NSW
Summary
I’m a hardworking Disability Support Worker dedicated to comprehensive, compassionate and individualized patient care. I can manage appointments and medication, support my clients daily lives and maintain tidy environments.
I have availability to work on Wednesday afternoons, Friday and Monday at anytime - casually available on weekends.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Disability Support Worker
Private Care
Miranda, NSW
03.2022 - Current
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patient.
- Drove client safely to social activities and appointments.
- Maintained safety with tidy, clean and hazard-free home environments.
- Checked medication schedules and patient needs to enforce medication administration standards team-wide.
- Provided high level of physical support by lifting, adjusting and moving client.
- Transported patient via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
Disability Support Worker
Private Care
Newtown, NSW
12.2021 - Current
- Provided assistance in daily needs.
- Kept accurate records for client files and handled related paperwork.
- Shopping, cooking meals, tidying the house.
- Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviors and incidents.
- Ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Maintained safety with tidy, clean and hazard-free home environments.
- Checked medication schedules and patient needs to enforce medication administration standards team-wide.
- Prepared nutritious meals to meet individual dietary needs for clients.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Provided high level of physical support by lifting, adjusting and moving clients.
Aged Care Worker
Private Care
Ashfield, NSW
01.2022 - 09.2022
- Served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal delivery and medication reminders.
- Built strong relationships with client to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patient in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patient achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted client with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Disability Support Worker
Private Care
Peakhurst, NSW
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
- Entertained, conversed and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
- Worked with children and parents to closely monitor and record social, behavioral and academic growth.
Education
Leadership And Management - Business
Academies Australasia
Sydney, NSW12.2019
Bachelor Of Nursing - General Nursing
Universidade Paulista Unip
São Paulo BRASIL12.2017
Skills
- Originality and Creativity
- Community Health Services
- Mobility Support
- Time Management
- Daily Living Requirements
- Client Requirements
- Appointment Transportation
- Emotional Support
- Palliative Care
- Illness Recovery
- Creative Thinking
- Independent Living Support
Languages
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
Private Care
03.2022 - Current
Aged Care Worker
Private Care
01.2022 - 09.2022
Disability Support Worker
Private Care
01.2022 - 08.2022
Disability Support Worker
Private Care
12.2021 - Current
Leadership And Management - Business
Academies Australasia
Bachelor Of Nursing - General Nursing
Universidade Paulista Unip
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