Rachel Morgan
Coraki,NSW
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth. Ambitious, career-focused job seeker, anxious to obtain an entry-level Key worker position to help launch career while achieving company goals.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Disability Support Worker
self-employed and Choices Disability
Lismore
05.2021 - Current
- Assisted in developing self-care skills such as personal hygiene practices.
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
- Managed challenging behaviors through positive reinforcement techniques.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as eating, dressing, and grooming.
- Provided emotional support to individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
- Transported clients to appointments, social events, and other activities as needed.
- Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Encouraged independence by teaching skills needed for everyday life.
- Provided assistance in the home environment including meal preparation and light housekeeping.
- Monitored client progress and reported any changes in behavior or health conditions to supervisor.
- Maintained records of services provided, client progress, and goals achieved.
- Administered medication according to doctor's orders and monitored side effects.
- Assisted individuals in performing wide range of housekeeping functions to develop levels of ability.
- Transported clients to and from medical and mental health appointments with assigned vehicle.
- Participated in team meetings with supervisors, doctors, nurses, therapists.
- Developed strategies to help individuals cope with their disability.
- Communicated regularly with families of disabled individuals regarding care plans and updates.
- Organized recreational and educational activities for clients according to individual needs.
- Maintained organized filing system for client records, providing complete documentation of all interactions.
- Coordinated doctor appointments, exercise, recreation, and family visits to maintain schedule.
- Facilitated communication between nonverbal individuals using sign language or other methods.
- Collaborated with community workers to implement exciting social activity programs within facility.
- Helped disabled persons access community resources such as housing options or job training programs.
- Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium and high protein diets.
- Improved resident and staff engagement through group activities.
- Collaborated with other professionals to develop treatment plans for clients.
- Recorded patient temperature, pulse and blood pressure to monitor health and well-being.
- Instructed clients on proper use of adaptive equipment such as wheelchairs and walkers.
- Created detailed and individualized plans to best support patients.
- Conducted assessments of client abilities and needs to create individualized care plans.
- Facilitated communication between caregivers and clients regarding current issues or concerns related to client's health status or well-being.
- Administered medication to patients according to strict schedules.
- Transported patients safely to social activities and doctors appointments.
- Guided clients in development of skills and strategies for dealing with individual problems.
- Advised family members on how best to provide care for disabled loved ones.
- Collaborated with other professionals to assess client needs.
- Documented services and collected required data for evaluation.
- Tracked patient or client care and followed through to provide service effectiveness.
- Educated clients on options to assist in making informed decisions.
- Supervised other workers and caregivers providing services to clients.
- Advocated for clients to resolve medical or personal crises.
- Identified environmental challenges to client progress through interviews with patient and caregivers.
- Organized support groups to help families understand and support client or patient.
- Advised on policy development and assisted in community program implementation.
Aged Care Worker
Uniting
Casino
06.2012 - 01.2021
- Provided companionship and emotional support to elderly clients.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving elderly clients.
- Provided clients with emotional support and companionship.
- Maintained records of client care plans and progress notes.
- Collaborated with family members to ensure that all client needs were met.
- Assisted with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, dressing and toileting.
- Reported any changes in health or behaviour to nursing staff members promptly.
- Helped with light housekeeping tasks such as laundry, vacuuming, dusting and cleaning bathrooms.
- Encouraged independence by assisting with mobility issues and providing instruction on safety precautions.
- Ensured a safe environment by monitoring equipment use and checking fire safety systems regularly.
- Assisted nurses with patient assessments, wound dressings and other medical procedures when needed.
- Organised and monitored medication schedules for elderly clients.
- Attended weekly staff meetings to discuss new policies and procedures.
- Performed administrative duties such as filing paperwork, answering phones, scheduling appointments and ordering supplies.
- Assisted with mobility needs and maintaining personal hygiene of students.
- Provided recreational activities such as games, reading materials, music and outdoor walks.
- Coordinated transportation services for medical appointments.
- Prepared meals according to prescribed diets and nutrition plans.
- Assessed the physical condition of elderly patients during routine check-ups.
- Participated in team building activities designed to improve communication skills amongst colleagues.
- Assisted in developing individualised care plans for elderly clients.
- Conducted home visits to assess the needs of elderly clients.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Worked closely with clinical staff to support therapeutic and behavioral plans.
- Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
- Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
- Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
- Helped clients communicate with loved ones by typing written messages and relaying verbal messages.
- Consulted with client care team to continually update care plans.
- Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
- Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
- Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
Childcare Assistant
ABC Childcare, Gingerbread House , Family Day Care e
Local Areas , NSW
12.1998 - 01.2012
- Provided safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for children.
- Observed and monitored the safety of all children in care.
- Assisted in meal preparation including preparing snacks and drinks.
- Read stories, sang songs and taught basic skills such as color recognition and counting numbers.
- Established and maintained safe play environment for children.
- Assisted in planning, organizing and implementing age appropriate activities to encourage learning.
- Developed positive relationships with parents and guardians to ensure their child's needs were met.
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety and wellness.
- Promoted physical activity by encouraging outdoor playtime activities like sports and games.
- Secured indoor and outdoor premises to protect children.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits involving eating, resting and hygiene habits.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as tidying up toys after playtime is over.
- Maintained accurate records of daily attendance and other related information.
- Engaged children in meaningful conversations regarding their day-to-day experiences.
- Supported children's emotional and social development with one-on-one attention.
- Used clear communication and professionalism to develop constructive relationships with families.
- Collaborated with colleagues to provide a high standard of care for each child.
- Collaborated daily with classroom teachers to keep activities running smoothly.
- Enforced rules to teach good manners and maintain safe environment.
- Communicated with parents about daily activities and any concerning behaviors.
- Responded promptly to incidents or emergencies according to established protocols.
- Supervised naptime routines and ensured proper sleep habits were maintained.
- Encouraged self-expression through various art forms such as music, painting, drawing.
- Provided guidance on social interaction among peers within the group setting.
- Encouraged curiosity, exploration and problem-solving with age-appropriate playtime activities.
- Read stories and played alphabet games to promote early literacy.
- Carried out regular inspections of premises to ensure health and safety standards are met.
- Ensured compliance with relevant legislation, standards and regulations.
- Observed and monitored children to identify developmental strengths and target enrichment activities.
- Balanced schedules to promote optimal rest, play and educational periods.
- Recorded child behavior, food, and medication information for supervisors.
- Employed positive guidance strategies to encourage children and improve behavior.
- Encouraged curiosity, exploration and problem-solving with tailored recreation programs.
- Accompanied children on field trips and assisted them with personal hygiene routines.
- Organized and planned age-appropriate reading, crafts and music lessons.
- Conducted daily health checks including temperature taking and recording results.
- Managed crafts and other hands-on activities to engage kids and promote development.
- Prepared meals, snacks and refreshments for children according to dietary needs and restrictions.
- Observed behavioral issues to alert parents or guardians.
- Attended to lunch periods to help children open food packages and monitor activities
- Developed and implemented lesson plans and activities for children of various ages.
- Developed and enforced positive strategies to encourage good behavior.
- Enhanced academic, social and emotional learning with use of structured playtime and unstructured free play.
- Introduced learning activities and imaginative play to teach children to explore.
- Conducted reading classes for children to build foundational knowledge.
- Read aloud and played alphabet games to encourage early literacy.
- Safely operated daycare van to collect and deliver children between specified locations.
- Observed and monitored children's play activities.
- Maintained organized and clean classroom and play areas.
- Applied patience, expertise and strategies techniques to maintain group discipline
- Communicated with parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors and upcoming events.
- Maintained safe play environment.
- Established and maintained safe, supportive and welcoming environments for children of all backgrounds.
- Dressed children and changed diapers.
- Encouraged positive behaviors, including patience with teachers and fellow kids.
- Read stories to children, facilitated discussions and tied books into learning opportunities.
- Instructed children in eating, resting and restroom habits.
- Supported children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Identified signs of emotional or developmental problems in children to alert parents or guardians.
- Kept records of daily observations and information about activities, meals served and medications administered.
- Updated detailed records for each child with information such as daily observations, meals served and medications administered.
- Provided nurturing and appropriate environment for children ranging in age from 0 to 18 years old .
Education
High School Diploma -
Kadina High SChool
Goonellabah 11-2002
Cert 4 - Disability Studies
Lismore Tafe
Lismore Childcare Cert 3
ACE
Lismore, NSWAged Care Cert 3 And in Commumity
Tafe
Lismore, NSWSkills
- Daily Living Requirements
- Client Education
- Risk Assessments
- Relationship Building
- Disability Services
- Client Needs Assessment
- Independent Living Support
- Family Communication
- Personal Care
- Individual Support Plans
- Incident Reports
- Home Healthcare Services
- Lifestyle Support
- First-Aid and CPR
- Housekeeping Skills
- Emotional Support
- Client Confidentiality
- Recordkeeping Proficiency
- Creative Thinking
- Daily Living Assistance
- Computer Skills
- Client Transportation
- Team Leadership
- Life Skills Training
- Mobility Support
- Documentation Skills
Affiliations
Love to do things never done in my life. Painting, drawing, Caring for family , and my children s animals , and supporting my family members with disabilities.
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
self-employed and Choices Disability
05.2021 - Current
Aged Care Worker
Uniting
06.2012 - 01.2021
Childcare Assistant
ABC Childcare, Gingerbread House , Family Day Care e
12.1998 - 01.2012
High School Diploma -
Kadina High SChool
Cert 4 - Disability Studies
Lismore Tafe
Childcare Cert 3
ACE
Aged Care Cert 3 And in Commumity
Tafe
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