Philip Nyemah
Adelaide,SA
Summary
Motivated professional trained in mobility assistance, personal hygiene support, and housekeeping. Monitors medical conditions and administering medication, works with healthcare providers and family to optimize care for clients. Good organization skills with hardworking mentality and caring approach.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Disability Support Worker
Lighthouse disability
01.2022 - Current
- Assisted clients in daily personal care, toileting, clothing, household duties, personal hygiene, grooming and transportation
- Acted as companion and assistant in grocery shopping, errands, banking, bill paying and community engagement
- Provided reminders for medications and appointments
- Followed up on programs of the physical therapist to ensure physical fitness and wellness of clients
- Report concerns to supervisory/team leader to maintain optimal care
- Worked with client family, health providers, therapists, and social workers to ensure all necessary clients’ needs were met
- Assist during mealtime, in cooking and food preparation
- Assisted clients with transfers to and from bed, in and out of vehicles, through public places, in and out of bedroom activities and during other motion
- Ensured a positive routine was established and maintained toward optimum mental and physical wellness for clients
- Dealing with challenging behaviours in a very prompt and respectful manner
- Communication well with colleagues and clients
- Assist clients with domestic chores and encouraging community participation
- Worked well as team with colleagues and dealt with difficult situation well
- Keeping accurate records for clients’ files and handled related paperwork for clients
- Ensuring a positive routine was established and maintained toward optimum mental and physical wellbeing.
Disability Support Worker
HCO Disability and community services
SA
01.2011 - 12.2024
- Assisted clients in daily personal care, toileting, clothing, household duties, personal hygiene, grooming, and transportation.
- Acted as a companion and assistant in grocery shopping, errands, banking, bill paying, and community engagement.
- Provided reminders for medications and appointments.
- Followed up on programs of the physical therapist to ensure physical fitness and wellness of clients
- Report concerns to the supervisory team leader to maintain optimal care.
- Worked with client family, health providers, therapists, and social workers to ensure all necessary clients’ needs were met
- Assist during mealtime, in cooking and food preparation
- Assisted clients with transfers to and from bed, in and out of vehicles, through public places, in and out of bedroom activities and during other motion
- Ensured a positive routine was established and maintained toward optimum mental and physical wellness for clients
- Dealing with challenging behaviours in a very prompt and respectful manner
- Communication well with colleagues and clients
- Assist clients with domestic chores and encouraging community participation
- Worked well as team with colleagues and dealt with difficult situation well
- Keeping accurate records for clients’ files and handled related paperwork for clients
- Ensuring a positive routine was established and maintained toward optimum mental and physical wellbeing.
Support Worker
All For You Care
Adelaide, SA
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Helped clients manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
- Enhanced the quality of care for clients by providing personalized support and assistance with daily living activities.
- Transported clients to appointments, shopping venues and entertainment events according to determined schedule.
- Established trusting relationships with clients and their families through empathetic communication and active listening.
- Developed strong rapport with clients by consistently demonstrating respect, understanding, and genuine concern for their wellbeing.
- Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
- Safeguarded client well-being by monitoring health conditions, administering medications, and reporting any changes to appropriate medical professionals.
- Coordinated appointments for clients with healthcare providers to promote consistent access to essential medical services.
Disability Support Worker
Emden disability agency
SA
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Assisted clients in daily personal care, toileting, clothing, household duties, personal hygiene, grooming and transportation
- Acted as companion and assistant in grocery shopping, errands, banking, bill paying and community engagement
- Provided reminders for medications and appointments
- Followed up on programs of the physical therapist to ensure physical fitness and wellness of clients
- Report concerns to supervisory/team leader to maintain optimal care
- Worked with client family, health providers, therapists, and social workers to ensure all necessary clients’ needs were met
- Assist during mealtime, in cooking and food preparation
- Assisted clients with transfers to and from bed, in and out of vehicles, through public places, in and out of bedroom activities and during other motion
- Ensured a positive routine was established and maintained toward optimum mental and physical wellness for clients
- Dealing with challenging behaviours in a very prompt and respectful manner
- Communication well with colleagues and clients
- Assist clients with domestic chores and encouraging community participation
- Worked well as team with colleagues and dealt with difficult situation well
- Keeping accurate records for clients’ files and handled related paperwork for clients
- Ensuring a positive routine was established and maintained toward optimum mental and physical wellbeing.
NDIS Carer
Jacob Renneberg NDIS
ACT
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Assisted clients in daily personal care, toileting, clothing, household duties, personal hygiene, grooming and transportation
- Acted as companion and assistant in grocery shopping, errands, banking, bill paying and community engagement
- Provided reminders for medications and appointments
- Followed up on programs of the physical therapist to ensure physical fitness and wellness of clients
- Report concerns to supervisory/team leader to maintain optimal care
- Worked with client family, health providers, therapists, and social workers to ensure all necessary clients’ needs were met
- Assist during mealtime, in cooking and food preparation
- Assisted clients with transfers to and from bed, in and out of vehicles, through public places, in and out of bedroom activities and during other motion
- Ensured a positive routine was established and maintained toward optimum mental and physical wellness for clients
- Dealing with challenging behaviours in a very prompt and respectful manner
- Communication well with colleagues and clients
- Assist clients with domestic chores and encouraging community participation
- Worked well as team with colleagues and dealt with difficult situation well
- Keeping accurate records for clients’ files and handled related paperwork for clients
- Ensuring a positive routine was established and maintained toward optimum mental and physical wellbeing.
Disability Support Worker
Kincare aged and disability services
ACT
12.2018 - 01.2018
- Assisted clients in daily personal care, toileting, clothing, household duties, personal hygiene, grooming and transportation
- Acted as companion and assistant in grocery shopping, errands, banking, bill paying and community engagement
- Provided reminders for medications and appointments
- Followed up on programs of the physical therapist to ensure physical fitness and wellness of clients
- Report concerns to supervisory/team leader to maintain optimal care
- Worked with client family, health providers, therapists, and social workers to ensure all necessary clients’ needs were met
- Assist during mealtime, in cooking and food preparation
- Assisted clients with transfers to and from bed, in and out of vehicles, through public places, in and out of bedroom activities and during other motion
- Ensured a positive routine was established and maintained toward optimum mental and physical wellness for clients
- Dealing with challenging behaviours in a very prompt and respectful manner
- Communication well with colleagues and clients
- Assist clients with domestic chores and encouraging community participation
- Worked well as team with colleagues and dealt with difficult situation well
- Keeping accurate records for clients’ files and handled related paperwork for clients
- Ensuring a positive routine was established and maintained toward optimum mental and physical wellbeing.
Disability Support Worker
Barkuma Disability services
SA
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Assisted clients in daily personal care, toileting, clothing, household duties, personal hygiene, grooming and transportation
- Acted as companion and assistant in grocery shopping, errands, banking, bill paying and community engagement
- Provided reminders for medications and appointments
- Followed up on programs of the physical therapist to ensure physical fitness and wellness of clients
- Report concerns to supervisory/team leader to maintain optimal care
- Worked with client family, health providers, therapists, and social workers to ensure all necessary clients’ needs were met
- Assist during mealtime, in cooking and food preparation
- Assisted clients with transfers to and from bed, in and out of vehicles, through public places, in and out of bedroom activities and during other motion
- Ensured a positive routine was established and maintained toward optimum mental and physical wellness for clients
- Dealing with challenging behaviours in a very prompt and respectful manner
- Communication well with colleagues and clients
- Assist clients with domestic chores and encouraging community participation
- Worked well as team with colleagues and dealt with difficult situation well
- Keeping accurate records for clients’ files and handled related paperwork for clients
- Ensuring a positive routine was established and maintained toward optimum mental and physical wellbeing.
Disability Support Worker
YNA- Aged and disability community agency
SA
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as eating, dressing, and grooming.
- Provided emotional support to individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
- Monitored client progress and reported any changes in behavior or health conditions to supervisor.
- Organized recreational and educational activities for clients according to individual needs.
- Encouraged independence by teaching skills needed for everyday life.
- Transported clients to appointments, social events, and other activities as needed.
- Provided assistance in the home environment including meal preparation and light housekeeping.
- Participated in team meetings with supervisors, doctors, nurses, therapists.
- Assisted in developing self-care skills such as personal hygiene practices.
- Administered medication according to doctor's orders and monitored side effects.
- Managed challenging behaviors through positive reinforcement techniques.
- Facilitated communication between nonverbal individuals using sign language or other methods.
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
- Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Assisted individuals in performing wide range of housekeeping functions to develop levels of ability.
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths and wheelchairs by following safe lifting techniques.
- Transported clients to and from medical and mental health appointments with assigned vehicle.
- Maintained organized filing system for client records, providing complete documentation of all interactions.
- Coordinated doctor appointments, exercise, recreation, and family visits to maintain schedule.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Recorded patient temperature, pulse and blood pressure to monitor health and well-being.
Education
High School Diploma -
Marden Senior College
Marden SA 04-2012
Some College (No Degree) - Certificate III /IV in Disability
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Adelaide, SASkills
- Flexible and adaptable
- Appointment management
- Medication schedules
- Positive reinforcement
- Active listening
- Toileting assistance
- Vocational support
- Personal growth support
- Disability awareness
- Problem-solving
- Creative thinking
- Medication organization
- Client confidentiality
- Verbal and written communication
- Cultural awareness
- Recreational activities
- Hygiene assistance
- Time management
- Feeding assistance
- Incident reports
- Independent living support
- Dressing assistance
- Household chores
- Personal care
- Family communication
- Documentation and reporting
- Mobility support
- Daily living assistance
- Personal care assistance
- First aid and CPR
Reference
- Brenda Mutanu, 0478030907
- Geetha Rajagopalam, 0470439567
- Sonia Ibrahim, 0434305170
Timeline
Support Worker
All For You Care
08.2023 - 01.2024
Disability Support Worker
Lighthouse disability
01.2022 - Current
Disability Support Worker
Emden disability agency
01.2019 - 01.2022
Disability Support Worker
Kincare aged and disability services
12.2018 - 01.2018
NDIS Carer
Jacob Renneberg NDIS
01.2018 - 01.2019
Disability Support Worker
YNA- Aged and disability community agency
01.2015 - 01.2016
Disability Support Worker
Barkuma Disability services
01.2014 - 01.2018
Disability Support Worker
HCO Disability and community services
01.2011 - 12.2024
High School Diploma -
Marden Senior College
Some College (No Degree) - Certificate III /IV in Disability
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