Patricia Elder

Disability Support Worker

Independant Support Worker

04.2020 - Current

Provide assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, showering and toileting clients.
Provide high level of physical support by transferring, adjusting and moving clients.
Clean house, run errands, managed laundry, plan weekly meal plans and grocery shopping.
Provide community integration for clients by organizing outings, social events and other opportunities for engagement.
Maintain detailed records of client progress, documentation of services and case notes.
Drive clients safely to social activities and appointments.
Transport patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
Working with children and parents to closely monitor and record social behavioural and academic growth
Keep detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviours and incidents.
Developed strong interpersonal relationships with clients, earning their trust and respect through consistent empathy and understanding.
Provide emotional support to clients during challenging times, fostering resilience, and coping skills.
Maintained accurate records of client progress, adjusting support strategies as needed to maximize outcomes. Working towards their goals.
Supporting clients in maintaining a clean-living space by assisting with household tasks such as laundry, meal preparation, and general tidying.
Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks, organising monthly roster and providing feedback.
Administering medication when required as per doctors and clients instructions.
Provide in home respite at clients home and in my own home when required
Supporting clients with Short Term Accommodation (STA) when required.