Rachel Huntly
Melton,Vic
Summary
Compassionate Disability Support Worker known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in developing personalized support plans, implementing effective communication strategies, and managing time effectively to meet individual needs. Excel in empathy, active listening, and problem-solving to enhance the quality of life for those supported.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Disability Support Worker
Mambourin Enterprise
Melton, Vic
03.2022 - Current
- Organized recreational and educational activities for clients according to individual needs.
- Encouraged independence by teaching skills needed for everyday life.
- Monitored client progress and reported any changes in behavior or health conditions to supervisor.
- Instructed clients on proper use of adaptive equipment such as wheelchairs and walkers.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating.
- Assisted in developing self-care skills such as personal hygiene practices.
- Administered medication according to doctor's orders and monitored side effects.
- Facilitated communication between nonverbal individuals using sign language or other methods.
- Managed challenging behaviors through positive reinforcement techniques.
- Transported clients to appointments, social events, and other activities as needed.
- Participated in team meetings with supervisors, doctors, nurses, therapists.
- Facilitated communication between caregivers and clients regarding current issues or concerns related to client's health status or well-being.
Home and Community Care
Care with Quality
Essendon , Victoria
03.2010 - 10.2012
- Utilized adaptive equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers or canes as needed.
- Assessed changes in condition or behavior of the client which may require further medical attention.
- Provided emotional support to clients by listening attentively and engaging them in meaningful conversations.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
- Accompanied clients to medical appointments and provided transportation services when necessary.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted in feeding when needed.
Cashier
Morgans IGA Melton
Melton, Vic
02.2006 - 05.2008
- Organized promotional displays or arrange merchandise on counters or tables to promote sales.
- Verified that customers were of legal age to purchase alcohol or tobacco products.
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
- Balanced daily transactions on a computerized point-of-sale system.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Resolved customer complaints professionally in accordance with company policy.
Education
Provide First Aid - First Aid (HLTAID011)
Allens Training
Melton 12-2024
Basic Emergency Life Support - Life Support (HLTAID010)
Allens Training
Melton12-2024
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation - CPR (HLTAID009)
Allens Traning
Melton12-2024
Certificate - Identifying And Responding To Family Violence Risk
Karingal St Laurence
Online08-2024
Warden Training - Fire Warden
Chubb
Online07-2024
Health And Safety - OHS Training
Fire Safety Australia
Sunshine, VIC08-2023
Certificate IV in Disability - Disability (CHC43115)
Phillips Institute
Carnegie, VIC10-2022
Certificate IV in Education Support - Education Support (CHC40213)
Phillips Institute
Carnegie, VIC12-2021
Skills
- First aid
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Medication administration
- Client support
- Behavior management
- Effective communication
- Assistive technology
- Dressing assistance
- Educational support
- Personal care
- Feeding assistance
- English fluency
- Health and safety
- Time management
important working credentials
- Working with children's check - expired but willing to obtain
- Criminal history check certificate obtained but may require a new one
- covid vaccination up to date
References
- Professional Vanaitta Bromley - Email Vanaitta.Bromley@mambourin.org (SLES mentor, Mambourin Business Centre Phone: 044-803-4965
- Professional Teaghan Wickson, phone 040-853-8289
- Personal Leanne Mason phone- 0411774412
Qualifications
- Have obtained many other certificates in the line of work please see attached documents
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
Mambourin Enterprise
03.2022 - Current
Home and Community Care
Care with Quality
03.2010 - 10.2012
Cashier
Morgans IGA Melton
02.2006 - 05.2008
Provide First Aid - First Aid (HLTAID011)
Allens Training
Basic Emergency Life Support - Life Support (HLTAID010)
Allens Training
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation - CPR (HLTAID009)
Allens Traning
Certificate - Identifying And Responding To Family Violence Risk
Karingal St Laurence
Warden Training - Fire Warden
Chubb
Health And Safety - OHS Training
Fire Safety Australia
Certificate IV in Disability - Disability (CHC43115)
Phillips Institute
Certificate IV in Education Support - Education Support (CHC40213)
Phillips Institute
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