Caring and compassionate Disability Support Worker skilled at working with individuals living with Disability issues over the last 3 years. Versed in daily living support, emotional support, recreational support, and mobility assistance in an empathetic way. Offers excellent interpersonal and communication skills developed through experience.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Care Assistant
Rushmore Nursing Home, Ireland.
11.2021 - 07.2023
Supporting people with disability in their social and physical activities.
Encouraging nursing home residents to participate in recreational activities and taking them out for a spin or walk.
Booking and going with people for appointments.
Helping with personal care such as support with showering and dressing.
Supporting disabled people with eating and drinking.
Checking their temperature, pulse, respiration, and weight.
Maintaining good interpersonal relationships with others like residents' family members, nurses, and other members of the team.
Demonstrated strong teamwork skills by collaborating with staff members to coordinate patient care and optimize workflow efficiency.
Provided emotional support to patients and families, fostering a more comfortable healthcare environment.
Lifted patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
Maintained clean environment with due consideration to health and safety issues and infection control policy.
Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
Observed patient skin conditions and reported findings to registered nurse.
Helped address client complaints through timely corrective actions and appropriate referrals.
Health Care Assistant
Moorehall Lodge Nursing Home, Ireland.
03.2020 - 08.2021
Delivered high standard of holistic care to patients to promote equality and dignity.
Lifted patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
Maintained clean environment with due consideration to health and safety issues and infection control policy.
Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
Observed patient skin conditions and reported findings to registered nurse.
Supported nursing staff with care of incontinent patients and promotion of continence care.
Arranged bedding and cushions to enhance patient comfort in bed and chairs.
Applied administrative knowledge and courtesy to explain procedures and services to patients.
Offered simple, clear explanations to help clients and families understand hospital policies and procedures.
Organized patient records and database to facilitate information storage and retrieval.
Helped address client complaints through timely corrective actions and appropriate referrals.
Facilitated smooth communication between patients and healthcare providers, addressing concerns, and clarifying treatment plans.
Enhanced patient care by providing efficient and compassionate support to healthcare professionals.
Registered Staff Nurse
ESIC Hospital, India.
07.2014 - 07.2015
Providing pre, intra, and post operative care
Monitoring and administering medication and IV infusion
Taking patient blood samples and checking the vital parameters
Assessing and planning nursing care requirements
Maintaining records
Providing emotional support to patients and families
Keeping the operating room and instruments sterilized
Performing the duties of a scrub nurse during operation.
Demonstrated excellent time management skills while juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Educated patients on self-care management, empowering them to take an active role in their overall health and wellbeing.
Education
Certificate IV in Disability, CHC43115.
International Institute Of Education And Training
Australia
02.2024
Bachelor Of Science in Nursing -
IIMS College
Indore, India
Certificate In E.C.G Technician -
IIMS, Indore
India
Higher Secondary Education -
Mahatma Gandhi HS Mahatpur
India
Skills
Client Needs Assessment
Empathy and patience
Communication skills
Daily living assistance
Personal Growth Support
Elderly Care
Medication organization
Documentation And Reporting
Grooming support
Creative Thinking
Health and safety
Emotional Support
Feeding Assistance
Mobility support
Recreational Activities
Safety Management
Respite Care
Transfer Techniques
Problem-Solving
Adaptability
Active Listening
Organizational Skills
Task Prioritization
Registration Details
- Certificate IV in Disability - Certificate No: IIET137840.
- Bachelor of science in Nursing - MP Nursing Registration Council. India.
References
Saju Joseph, Director of Nursing, Rushmany Nursing Home, Ireland, PIC@rushmorenursinghome.com
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that all the particulars furnished in this CV are true, that I am aware of the qualifications required for this position.
HR Manager at Orpea Group ( Leading provider of high quality nursing homes and homecare in Ireland)HR Manager at Orpea Group ( Leading provider of high quality nursing homes and homecare in Ireland)