Peter Chirgwin
Victor Harbor,SA
Summary
Accomplished Disability Support Worker with extensive experience at Livability Care Australia, and other care agencies, adept in providing high-quality personal care and daily living assistance. Leveraged strong interpersonal skills to build trust and respect among clients, enhancing their quality of life. Proficient in documentation and reporting, ensuring client confidentiality and safety. Achieved significant improvements in client independence and social integration through tailored support and compassionate engagement.
Caring Disability Support Worker skilled at working with individuals living with disability issues. Versed in daily living support, meal preparation, and mobility assistance. Offers excellent interpersonal and communication skills developed through field experience.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Disability Support Worker
Livability Care Australia
10.2023 - Current
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, bathing, and toileting participants.
- Developed strong interpersonal relationships with participants, earning their trust and respect through consistent empathy and understanding.
- Supported clients in maintaining a clean living space by assisting with household tasks such as general tidying.
- Enhanced quality of life for clients with physical and intellectual disabilities through compassionate care and assistance.
- Maintained safety with tidy, clean, and hazard-free home environments.
- Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviours, and incidents.
- Adhered to company requirements for patient interactions and care standards.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on industry best practices.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
Disability Support Worker
Cocoon SDA Care
04.2020 - 10.2023
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Developed strong interpersonal relationships with clients, earning their trust and respect through consistent empathy and understanding.
- Supported clients in maintaining a clean living space by assisting with household tasks such as laundry, meal preparation, and general tidying.
- Enhanced quality of life for clients with physical and intellectual disabilities through compassionate care and assistance.
- Maintained safety with tidy, clean, and hazard-free home environments.
- Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviours, and incidents.
- Prepared nutritious meals to meet individual dietary needs for clients.
- Provided high level of physical support by lifting, adjusting, and moving clients.
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Promoted a safe and inclusive environment for all clients by enforcing policies and procedures consistently.
- Managed medications effectively for clients under strict supervision from healthcare professionals, ensuring adherence to prescribed treatment plans.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviours to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Adhered to company requirements for patient interactions and care standards.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the disability support field.
- Maintained detailed records of patient progress, documentation of services and case notes.
Single Parent/Single Grandparent
CentreLink
11.2005 - 06.2022
- Single parent to my 4 children & 4 grandchildren
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Disability Support Worker
Community Living Australia
11.2020 - 04.2022
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, client.
- Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
- Developed strong interpersonal relationships with clients, earning their trust and respect through consistent empathy and understanding.
- Supported clients in maintaining a clean living space by assisting with household tasks such as laundry, meal preparation, and general tidying.
- Enhanced quality of life for clients with physical and intellectual disabilities through compassionate care and assistance.
- Maintained safety with tidy, clean, and hazard-free home environments.
- Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviours, and incidents.
- Prepared nutritious meals to meet individual dietary needs for clients.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and assisted with weekly grocery shopping.
- Communicated regularly with family members about client progress, addressing any concerns or questions promptly.
Disability Support Worker
Self Employed
12.2019 - 11.2020
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
- Developed strong interpersonal relationships with clients, earning their trust and respect through consistent empathy and understanding.
- Supported clients in maintaining a clean living space by assisting with household tasks such as laundry, meal preparation, and general tidying.
- Enhanced quality of life for clients with physical and intellectual disabilities through compassionate care and assistance.
- Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviours, and incidents.
- Provided high level of physical support by lifting, adjusting, and moving clients.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Communicated regularly with family members about client progress, addressing any concerns or questions promptly.
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Coordinated transportation arrangements for clients to attend medical appointments or partake in social activities safely.
- Managed medications effectively for clients under strict supervision from healthcare professionals, ensuring adherence to prescribed treatment plans.
- Kept accurate records for client files and handled related paperwork.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviours to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on industry best practices.
- Conducted in-home visits to provide supportive services.
- Adhered to company requirements for patient interactions and care standards.
- Checked medication schedules and patient needs to enforce medication administration standards team-wide.
Volunteer On Air Presenter/Front Office Receptionist
FleurieuFM 89.3
01.2013 - 10.2020
- Created & Maintained a comprehensive program to meet rostering needs.
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events.
- Wrote and scripted show prior to air for On Air Presentation
- Operated technical equipment such as radio desks and soundboards.
- Presented traffic, weather and news summaries to listeners at regularly scheduled times.
- Read prepared scripts for radio and television shows.
- Announced station programming information, schedules and station breaks.
- Presented weather, news and CSAs to listeners.
- Operated studio equipment and produced show advertisements.
- Created & Played music tracks from playlists for several different shows
- Maintained a high level of professionalism while handling sensitive customer information, ensuring privacy and confidentiality.
- Collaborated with team members for smooth workflow, supporting colleagues during peak hours or absences.
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
- Assisted management with administrative tasks such as data entry, filing, and report generation as required.
- Increased efficiency through proficient use of office software, including word processing and spreadsheet applications.
- Handled payments efficiently using company''s billing software which contributed to improved financial record keeping.
- Demonstrated adaptability in accommodating last-minute changes or emergencies in appointment scheduling without compromising overall efficiency.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive data to protect customer and business information.
- Organized, maintained and updated information in computer databases.
- Routed incoming mail and messages to relevant personnel without delay.
Second Chef/Front Office Assistant
Wisteria Lodge
07.1993 - 11.2004
- Managed time effectively during high-volume shifts, prioritizing tasks appropriately to meet service deadlines without compromising quality standards.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and sanitation, ensuring compliance with health regulations at all times.
- Leveraged strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with team members, resulting in seamless kitchen operations.
- Delivered consistent taste and appearance of menu items through careful adherence to recipes and plating guidelines.
- Assisted Head Chef in monitoring food safety practices throughout the kitchen, ensuring compliance with local regulations.
- Collaborated with head chef to develop innovative menu items, resulting in increased customer satisfaction.
- Assisted in managing food inventory, reducing waste and lowering overall food costs.
- Worked closely with the front-of-house team to ensure seamless communication and coordination during service, resulting in exceptional customer satisfaction.
- Enhanced dining experience by creating visually appealing and flavorful dishes for daily service.
- Addressed customer concerns promptly, demonstrating commitment to superior guest experience while maintaining professionalism.
- Continuously refined personal culinary skills through practice and experimentation, contributing to innovative menu offerings for guests over time.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
- Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
- Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
- Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
- Utilized culinary techniques to create visually appealing dishes.
- Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
- Maintained a professional and welcoming environment for clients, contributing to an overall positive experience.
- Directed phone inquiries, answered customer questions, and scheduled appointments.
- Reviewed and updated customer information in database for accuracy.
- Increased client retention by providing exceptional service while managing check-in and check-out processes.
- Handled financial transactions accurately by processing payments, issuing receipts, and maintaining detailed records of all transactions.
- Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance, and answered questions to build rapport and retention.
- Managed multi-line phone system to direct calls to appropriate departments, enhancing communication efficiency.
- Contributed to positive first impression of office by greeting visitors warmly and professionally.
- Trained and supervised employees on office policies and procedures.
- Trained owners & managers on the use of new software.
- Trained new managers on the booking/reservation software unique to the Flag chain of motels.
Various Labouring/Farming/Truck Driver
Various
01.1983 - 07.1993
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Successfully navigated challenging weather & road conditions in order to maintain on-time delivery rates without compromising safety or cargo integrity.
- Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and ensure safe, timely transport/delivery of perishable goods, before other general goods.
- Surveying, construction of farm fencing while maintaining security of stock within the property.
- Stock handling, including various husbandry requirements, & shearing processes.
Family Caregiver
Dept Community Welfare
01.1982 - 01.1983
- Managed household tasks efficiently, creating a clean and organized living environment conducive to patient wellbeing.
- Contributed to a positive atmosphere within the home setting by engaging in meaningful conversations and recreational activities with clients.
- Coordinated healthcare appointments for clients, ensuring timely access to necessary medical services.
- Assisted clients with physical exercises, promoting improved mobility and overall health outcomes.
- Facilitated open communication between family members and healthcare providers, fostering collaborative decision-making regarding client care.
- Demonstrated adaptability in responding to changing client conditions or requirements while maintaining continuity of care services.
- Supported client nutrition by preparing healthy meals based on dietary restrictions and preferences.
- Provided emotional support to families by offering compassionate guidance on caregiving techniques and coping strategies.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
Education
Certs Required For Work. First Aid, CPU, Meds - Health And Wellness
Various
Adelaide Or Suburbs07.2024
Cert 3 Disability Support & Aged Care - Disability Support & Aged Care
ATec
Lonsdale, SA11.2019
Certificate I Radio Servicing - Electronics Technology
Regency Park Community College
Regency Park, SA06.1997
Skills
- Daily living assistance
- Housekeeping and meal preparation
- Personal Care
- Independent Living Support
- Disability Awareness
- Documentation And Reporting
- Client Confidentiality
- Incident Reports
- Disability Services
- Computer Skills
- Health and safety
- Daily Living Requirements
- Dressing assistance
- Emotional Support
- Transportation Assistance
- Social Skills Development
- Personal Growth Support
- Client Transportation
- Medication organization
- Feeding Assistance
- Grooming support
- Recreational Activities
- Flexible Schedule
- Housekeeping skills
- Respite Care
- Community Integration
- Life Skills Training
- Multicultural Sensitivity
- Client Education
- Transfer Techniques
- Educational Support
- Infection Control
- Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED (First Aid CPR AED)
- Coaching and Development
- Desktop and Laptop Computers
- Fact Checking and Investigation
- Training and Teaching
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
Livability Care Australia
10.2023 - Current
Disability Support Worker
Community Living Australia
11.2020 - 04.2022
Disability Support Worker
Cocoon SDA Care
04.2020 - 10.2023
Disability Support Worker
Self Employed
12.2019 - 11.2020
Volunteer On Air Presenter/Front Office Receptionist
FleurieuFM 89.3
01.2013 - 10.2020
Single Parent/Single Grandparent
CentreLink
11.2005 - 06.2022
Second Chef/Front Office Assistant
Wisteria Lodge
07.1993 - 11.2004
Various Labouring/Farming/Truck Driver
Various
01.1983 - 07.1993
Family Caregiver
Dept Community Welfare
01.1982 - 01.1983
Certs Required For Work. First Aid, CPU, Meds - Health And Wellness
Various
Cert 3 Disability Support & Aged Care - Disability Support & Aged Care
ATec
Certificate I Radio Servicing - Electronics Technology
Regency Park Community College
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