Prudence Jerotich
62 Blackberry Way Ripley,Qld
Summary
Hardworking Youth worker and Disability Support Worker dedicated to comprehensive, compassionate and individualized patient care. Manages appointments and medication, assists with bathing and grooming and maintains tidy environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Disability Support Worker
Unscripted Supports
04.2023 - Current
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
- Maintained safety with tidy, clean, and hazard-free home environments.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviors, and incidents.
- Monitoring the well-being of clients and reporting on their progress
- Participating in staff meetings and attending training as required
- Providing emotional support to individuals and their families.
- Supporting and monitoring their healthcare needs, including administering medication, blood pressure, blood sugar level and temperature checks.
- Supporting them to pursue hobbies and interests.
- Teaching life skills, such as budgeting and paying bills.
- Helping with everyday tasks such as meal preparation, writing a shopping list, going shopping or maintaining their housing tenancy.
- Understanding their communication needs and adapting your communication to each individual, e.g. sounds, tones, body language.
Youth Worker
Connecting Families
01.2021 - 03.2023
- Organized and facilitated recreational activities to engage youth in positive, team-building experiences.
- Managed and led activities promoting growth in mental, emotional, and educational areas.
- Assisted in identifying and reducing barriers to youth engagement and development.
- Provided key emotional support to special needs youth.
- Supervised youth in residential and community-based programs to minimize risks and offer support.
- Encouraged youth clients to develop own activities and leadership skills through group discussions.
- Provided guidance and advice to youth, supporting navigation of diverse personal and social issues.
- Developed and delivered educational workshops to support youth in understanding and navigating real-world experiences.
Disability Support Worker
Northcott Disability Services
01.2020 - 03.2023
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
- Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviors, and incidents.
- Maintained safety with tidy, clean, and hazard-free home environments.
- Provided high level of physical support by lifting, adjusting, and moving clients.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Adhered to company requirements for patient interactions and care standards.
- Prepared nutritious meals to meet individual dietary needs for clients.
Education
High School Diploma -
MRT College
MRT COLLEGEBachelor of Science - Community Service
Torrens University Australia
Sydney, NSW02.2024
Skills
- Individual Support Plans
- Client Needs Assessment
- Family Communication
- Daily Living Requirements
- Incident Reports
- Case Management
- Risk Assessments
- Independent Living Support
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
Unscripted Supports
04.2023 - Current
Youth Worker
Connecting Families
01.2021 - 03.2023
Disability Support Worker
Northcott Disability Services
01.2020 - 03.2023
High School Diploma -
MRT College
Bachelor of Science - Community Service
Torrens University Australia
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