Pauline MUVANGO
Clearview,SA
Summary
Dedicated Disability Support Worker with extensive experience at DHS, excelling in care plan development and client communication. Proven ability to enhance client independence through adaptive equipment instruction and daily living assistance. Collaborated effectively with multidisciplinary teams to implement tailored treatment plans, ensuring optimal care and support for individuals with diverse needs.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Disability Support Worker
DHS
ADELAIDE, SA
10.2011 - Current
- Communicated regularly with families of disabled individuals regarding care plans and updates.
- Advised family members on how best to provide care for disabled loved ones.
- Provided emotional support to individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
- Participated in team meetings with supervisors, doctors, nurses, therapists.
- Encouraged independence by teaching skills needed for everyday life.
- Collaborated with other professionals to develop treatment plans for clients.
- Assisted in developing self-care skills such as personal hygiene practices.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating.
- Transported clients to appointments, social events, and other activities as needed.
- Instructed clients on proper use of adaptive equipment such as wheelchairs and walkers.
- Maintained records of services provided, client progress, and goals achieved.
- Administered medication according to doctor's orders and monitored side effects.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as eating, dressing, and grooming.
- Coordinated doctor appointments, exercise, recreation, and family visits to maintain schedule.
- Maintained organized filing system for client records, providing complete documentation of all interactions.
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths and wheelchairs by following safe lifting techniques.
- Facilitated communication between caregivers and clients regarding current issues or concerns related to client's health status or well-being.
- Made beds, swept floors, and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Recorded patient temperature, pulse, and blood pressure to monitor health and well-being.
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
- Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary client care and daily function assistance.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Improved resident and staff engagement through group activities.
- Transported clients to and from medical and mental health appointments with assigned vehicle.
- Coordinated patient care plans with doctors and registered nurses and communicated treatment steps to patients.
- Assisted individuals in performing wide range of housekeeping functions to develop levels of ability.
- Guided clients in development of skills and strategies for dealing with individual problems.
- Collaborated with community workers to implement exciting social activity programs within facility.
Education
CERTIFICATE 111 IN DISABILITY
ENABLE CONSULTATION SERVICES
PORT ADELAIDE07-2010
Skills
- Client communication
- Care plan development
- Medication administration
- Daily living assistance
- Adaptive equipment instruction
- Team collaboration
Certification
- Drivers licence
Languages
Shona
Professional
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
DHS
10.2011 - Current
CERTIFICATE 111 IN DISABILITY
ENABLE CONSULTATION SERVICES
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