Renata Marshall
Gold Coast,QLD
Summary
Skilled Disability Support Worker enhancing client well-being. Expert in daily living assistance and building empathetic client relationships. Achieved significant improvements in clients' independence and quality of life through innovative support plans and effective incident management. Proficient in health and safety protocols and computer skills. Hardworking dedicated to comprehensive, compassionate and individualized care. Managing appointments and medication, assists with bathing and grooming and maintains tidy environments. Expert in disability support.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Disability Support Worker
Advance Quality Care Support Services
Gold Coast, QLD
03.2024 - Current
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
- Developed strong interpersonal relationships with clients, earning their trust and respect through consistent empathy and understanding.
- Supported clients in maintaining a clean living space by assisting with household tasks such as laundry, meal preparation, and general tidying.
- Maintained safety with tidy, clean, and hazard-free home environments.
- Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviors, and incidents.
- Enhanced quality of life for clients with physical and intellectual disabilities through compassionate care and assistance.
- Assited care for Epilepsy management
- Prepared nutritious meals to meet individual dietary needs for clients.
- Provided high level of physical support by lifting, adjusting, and moving clients.
- Assisted clients in reaching personal goals through targeted skill-building activities and therapeutic interventions.
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Implemented behaviour management techniques when required for the safety of both clients and staff members involved.
- Coordinated transportation arrangements for clients to attend medical appointments or partake in social activities safely.
- Managed medications effectively for clients under strict supervision from healthcare professionals, ensuring adherence to prescribed treatment plans.
- Kept accurate records for client files and handled related paperwork.
- Adhered to company requirements for patient interactions and care standards.
- Checked medication schedules and patient needs to enforce medication administration standards team-wide.
- Entertained, conversed, and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
- Conducted regular assessments of client needs to identify potential areas of growth or improvement within their care plan structure.
- Worked with children and parents to closely monitor and record social, behavioral and academic growth.
- Conducted in-home visits to provide supportive services.
- Assessed risk factors of patients and made referrals for further services.
- Worked with medical teams, patients and families to implement effective treatment plans.
- Facilitated family meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Completed psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments.
Independant Support Carer
Ayecha Thomas
Murarrie, QLD
03.2024 - 06.2024
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Used adaptive equipment like lifts walkers wheelchairs safely efficiently improving accessibility mobility independence.
- Assisted Guiding for vision impaired
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Implemented safety measures to prevent falls, accidents, and injuries within the home environment.
- Developed recreational activities tailored to individual interests, enhancing overall quality of life for clients in care settings or at home environments.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families, fostering strong relationships built on trust and empathy.
Independant Support Worker
Suellen Cunningham
Ormeau, QLD
06.2020 - 04.2023
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Helped clients manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
- Enhanced the quality of care for clients by providing personalized support and assistance with daily living activities.
- Transported clients to appointments, shopping venues and entertainment events according to determined schedule.
- Established trusting relationships with clients and their families through empathetic communication and active listening.
- Developed strong rapport with clients by consistently demonstrating respect, understanding, and genuine concern for their wellbeing.
- Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
- Safeguarded client well-being by monitoring health conditions, administering medications, and reporting any changes to appropriate medical professionals.
- Coordinated appointments for clients with healthcare providers to promote consistent access to essential medical services.
- Maintained detailed records of client progress, interventions, and outcomes to ensure continuity of care across service providers.
- Bowel Therapy and Manual Hoisting
Family Time
Gold Coast, QLD
01.2022 - 03.2023
Raising Children
Skills
- Daily living assistance
- Housekeeping and meal preparation
- Personal Care
- Independent Living Support
- Bowel Therapy
- Manual Hoisting
- Epilepsy care
- Stoma Care
- Catheter care
- Disability Awareness
- Client Confidentiality
- Incident Reports
- Mobility support
- Computer Skills
- Health and safety
- Individual Support Plans
- Daily Living required supports
- LGBTQ friendly
- Active & non active sleepover
- Mental health supports
- PTSD supports
- Anxiety supports
Certification
- Certificate in First aid/Cpr
- NDIS worker orientation modules
- National Crime check Right to work check
- Working with children Card ( p )
- NDIS worker screening card
- Full comprehensive car Insurance
- Medical malpractice/Public & Products Liability Insurance
- National Disability certificate of completion in Manual Handling
- National Disability certificat of completion Food safety for disability support workers
Additional Information
- Acquired National police check & workers rights
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
Advance Quality Care Support Services
03.2024 - Current
Independant Support Carer
Ayecha Thomas
03.2024 - 06.2024
Family Time
01.2022 - 03.2023
Independant Support Worker
Suellen Cunningham
06.2020 - 04.2023