Accomplished Disability Support Worker with a proven track record at The Bluemoon Community Health, enhancing client well-being through personalized care plans and effective behavior management. Skilled in daily living assistance and building meaningful relationships, I've significantly improved clients' quality of life. Expert in documentation, adhering to NDIS standards, and maintaining client confidentiality.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Disability Support Worker
The Bluemoon Community Health
10.2023 - Current
Client Care and Support: Provide direct assistance and support to clients with disabilities in their daily living activities, ensuring their physical, emotional, and social well-being.
Personalized Care Planning: Develop and implement individualized care plans based on clients' needs, preferences, and goals, in collaboration with clients, families, and healthcare professionals.
Behavior Management: Utilize effective strategies for behavior management, including de-escalation techniques and behavior redirection, to maintain a safe and supportive environment.
Community Integration: Facilitate clients' participation in community activities, outings, and social events to promote social inclusion and enhance their quality of life.
Advocacy and Empowerment: Advocate for clients' rights, preferences, and choices, supporting them to make informed decisions about their care, activities, and participation in the community.
Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate and detailed records of client progress, behavior incidents, and care activities, ensuring compliance with NDIS standards and organizational policies.
Assistant in Nursing
Sustain Health
07.2022 - 09.2023
Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
Disability Support Worker
Disability Talk
04.2022 - 06.2023
Community Access and Integration: Facilitate and support clients' participation in community activities, outings, and social events to promote social inclusion and independence.
Assist clients in accessing community resources, services, and recreational opportunities tailored to their interests and needs.
Everyday Care and Assistance: Provide personalized support in daily living activities such as personal hygiene, meal preparation, medication assistance, and mobility support.
Ensure clients' physical comfort and well-being through attentive and compassionate care, adapting care plans to accommodate changing needs.
Emotional and Social Support: Offer emotional support and companionship to clients, fostering trusting relationships and addressing their emotional and psychological needs.
Promote a positive and nurturing environment that enhances clients' self-esteem, confidence, and overall mental well-being.
Documentation and Communication: Maintain accurate documentation of client interactions, care provided, and progress in daily logs or electronic records, adhering to NDIS guidelines.
Communicate effectively with clients, families, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated care and continuity of support.
Personal Care Assistant
Calvery Aged Care
Sunbury , VIC
04.2021 - 03.2022
Education
Certificate III in Individual Support - Aged Care And Disability
Melbourne City College
Melbourne, VIC
04.2021
Skills
Daily living assistance
Housekeeping and meal preparation
Personal Care
Independent Living Support
Relationship Building
Disability Awareness
Documentation skills
Documentation And Reporting
Client Confidentiality
Incident Reports
Disability Services
Meal Planning
Daily Living Requirements
Certification
Mental Health First Aid Certificate
First Aid and CPR
Full driving licence
References
Tribhuwan Dhakal, Operation Manager, Bluemoon Community Health
tribhuwan@thebluemoon.com.au , 0414610216
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
The Bluemoon Community Health
10.2023 - Current
Assistant in Nursing
Sustain Health
07.2022 - 09.2023
Disability Support Worker
Disability Talk
04.2022 - 06.2023
Personal Care Assistant
Calvery Aged Care
04.2021 - 03.2022
Certificate III in Individual Support - Aged Care And Disability
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