Patrica Smith
Summary
Dedicated Disability Support Worker with experience at Blue Iris Support Services, skilled in personal care and life skills development. Successfully enhanced client independence through effective behavior management and emotional support. Proven ability to collaborate with healthcare teams and facilitate recreational activities, fostering a safe and engaging environment for individuals with disabilities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Disability Support Worker
Blue Iris Support Services
Toowoomba
03.2020 - 05.2026
- Supported individuals with disabilities in daily living activities and personal care.
- Assisted clients in developing life skills for greater independence and confidence.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to create personalized care plans.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment to promote well-being of clients.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to strengthen client connections and promote well-being.
- Documented client progress and communicated changes in behavior or needs to ensure timely adjustments in care.
- Facilitated recreational activities to foster social interaction and improve clients' quality of life.
- Assisted in developing self-care skills such as personal hygiene practices.
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
- Managed challenging behaviors through positive reinforcement techniques.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as eating, dressing, and grooming.
- Provided emotional support to individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
- Transported clients to appointments and social events.
- Made beds, swept floors, and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Encouraged independence by teaching skills needed for everyday life.
- Monitored client progress and reported any changes in behavior or health conditions to supervisor.
- Assisted individuals in performing wide range of housekeeping functions to develop levels of ability.
- Participated in team meetings with supervisors, doctors, nurses, therapists.
- Crisis intervention
Education
Mulwaree High School
Goulburn, NSWSkills
Compassionate Disability Support Worker with expertise in personal care and life skills development Delivered behavior management and emotional support to enhance client independence Collaborated with healthcare teams to facilitate recreational activities, ensuring a safe and engaging environment for individuals with disabilities
Compassionate Disability Support Worker with expertise in personal care and life skills development Delivered behavior management and emotional support to enhance client independence Collaborated with healthcare teams to facilitate recreational activities, ensuring a safe and engaging environment for individuals with disabilities
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
Blue Iris Support Services
03.2020 - 05.2026
Mulwaree High School