Repeka Funaki
Belmore,NSW
Summary
Compassionate Support Worker with a proven track record at 3 Bridges Community enhancing client independence through personalized care and skill development. Adept in medication administration and relationship building, I foster trust and promote community integration, ensuring clients achieve their personal goals while maintaining a safe and supportive environment.
Developed key transferrable skills in caregiving environment, including effective communication and problem-solving abilities. Looking to transition into new field, leveraging experience in providing personalized care and support. Ready to bring adaptability and client-focused approach to new professional challenge.
Possessing empathetic and compassionate traits, excellent fit for providing dedicated support and care. Knowledgeable in basic caregiving principles and adept at assisting with daily living activities and managing diverse needs. Committed to making meaningful difference in lives of individuals through attentive and personalized care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Support Worker
3 Bridges Community
08.2023 - Current
- 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.
- Promoted independence among clients through skill-building exercises and goal-setting initiatives.
- Adapted quickly to changing work environments while maintaining high levels of productivity and professionalism under pressure.
- Provided crisis intervention services when necessary, effectively de-escalating challenging situations while maintaining client safety.
- Mentored new support workers by providing guidance, sharing best practices, and modeling effective client-centered care techniques.
- Promoted community integration by providing extensive physical, emotional and social support.
- Improved client satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and implementing feedback in a timely manner.
- Facilitated community integration for clients by organizing social outings, recreational activities, and educational opportunities.
- Assisted in creating safe and supportive environment for clients, fostering sense of security and belonging.
- Enhanced clients' daily living skills by providing tailored support in activities such as cooking and budgeting.
- Conducted home visits to assess client living conditions and recommend improvements for better quality of life.
- Documented client progress and communicated updates to care team, contributing to continuous improvement in service delivery.
- Assisted clients with personal care tasks, preserving their dignity and promoting independence.
- Accompanied clients to appointments and community outings, ensuring they had access to necessary services and social opportunities.
- Provided emotional support to clients, improving their mental health and overall wellbeing.
- Assisted clients in managing medications, ensuring adherence to prescribed treatments.
Disability Support Worker
Riverlands Disability Support
03.2022 - 06.2022
- 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.
- Delivered exceptional personal care services, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding assistance.
- Prepared nutritious meals to meet individual dietary needs for clients.
- 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.
- Checked medication schedules and patient needs to enforce medication administration standards team-wide.
- Facilitated family meetings to discuss patient care plans.
Disability Support Worker
Afford Day Programs
02.2021 - 08.2021
- Enhanced quality of life for clients with physical and intellectual disabilities through compassionate care and assistance.
- Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviors, and incidents.
- Assisted clients in reaching personal goals through targeted skill-building activities and therapeutic interventions.
- Promoted a safe and inclusive environment for all clients by enforcing policies and procedures consistently.
- Managed medications effectively for clients under strict supervision from healthcare professionals, ensuring adherence to prescribed treatment plans.
- Facilitated community integration for clients by organizing outings, social events, and other opportunities for engagement.
- Improved client independence by developing personalized support plans tailored to individual needs and goals.
- Kept accurate records for client files and handled related paperwork.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress, adjusting support strategies as needed to maximize outcomes.
- Checked medication schedules and patient needs to enforce medication administration standards team-wide.
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Provided high level of physical support by lifting, adjusting, and moving clients.
- Prepared nutritious meals to meet individual dietary needs for clients.
- Delivered exceptional personal care services, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding assistance.
- Maintained safety with tidy, clean, and hazard-free home environments.
- Supported clients in maintaining a clean living space by assisting with household tasks such as laundry, meal preparation, and general tidying.
- Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Managed caseload to satisfy multiple patients with diverse needs.
- Maintained detailed records of patient progress, documentation of services and case notes.
- Conducted regular assessments of client needs to identify potential areas of growth or improvement within their care plan structure.
Education
High School Diploma -
Heatley Secondary College
Townsville, QLD11-2004
Skills
- Daily living support
- Housekeeping tasks
- Health and safety awareness
- Emotional support
- Daily living assistance
- Active listening
- Mobility assistance
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Confidentiality and privacy
- Relationship building
- Behavioral support
- Meal preparation
- Meal planning and preparation
- Transportation assistance
- Life skills development
- Professional boundaries
- Cultural sensitivity
- Clean driving record
- Mobility support
- Skill development
- Community integration
- Attention to detail
- Recreational activities
- Critical thinking
- Conflict resolution
- Empathy and patience
- Verbal and written communication
- Medication administration
- Activity planning
- Documentation and reporting
- Crisis management
- Crisis intervention
- Risk management
- Treatment plans
- Disability care
- Client assessment
- Skill building
- Basic caregiving
- Housekeeping and laundry
- First aid and CPR
- Personal care assistance
- Mental health assistance
- Personal errands
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Multitasking
- Problem-solving
- Excellent communication
- Time management
- Patient support
- Organizational skills
- Multitasking Abilities
- Client advocacy
- Decision-making
- Written communication
- Emergency response training
- Client education
- Treatment Planning
- Team building
- Task prioritization
- Problem-solving abilities
- Teamwork
- Reliability
- Self motivation
- Behavior management
- Goal setting
- Professionalism
Certification
2023-NPC
2023-First Aid Certificate
2023-WWCC
2023-NDIS worker clearance check
2023-NDIS worker orientation module
2023- supporting safe enjoyable meals
2023- Supporting effective communication
2023- Dementia Australia Enabling EDIE
2024-Training Alliance Assist with medication
Timeline
Support Worker
3 Bridges Community
08.2023 - Current
Disability Support Worker
Riverlands Disability Support
03.2022 - 06.2022
Disability Support Worker
Afford Day Programs
02.2021 - 08.2021
High School Diploma -
Heatley Secondary College
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