Accomplished Disability Support Worker from Breakaway Incorporate, adept in personal care and relationship building, enhanced client quality of life through compassionate assistance and effective safety management. Achieved consistent client satisfaction and trust, leveraging skills in documentation and reporting. Actively pursued professional development to stay abreast of industry best practices, significantly improving client outcomes.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Disability Support Worker
Breakaway Incorporate
Brisbane, QLD
01.1998 - 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.
Enhanced quality of life for clients with physical and intellectual disabilities through compassionate care and assistance.
Maintained safety with tidy, clean, and hazard-free home environments.
Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviors, and incidents.
Delivered exceptional personal care services, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding assistance.
Provided high level of physical support by lifting, adjusting, and moving clients.
Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
Communicated regularly with family members about client progress, addressing any concerns or questions promptly.
Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
Promoted a safe and inclusive environment for all clients by enforcing policies and procedures consistently.
Implemented behavior 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.
Facilitated community integration for clients by organizing outings, social events, and other opportunities for engagement.
Kept accurate records for client files and handled related paperwork.
Maintained accurate records of client progress, adjusting support strategies as needed to maximize outcomes.
Conducted regular assessments of client needs to identify potential areas of growth or improvement within their care plan structure.
Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on industry best practices.
Teachers Aid
Woody Point Special School
Woody Point, Qld
01.1995 - 12.1997
Assisted teachers with supervision and care of group of Number children.
Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
Distributed learning materials such as worksheets, textbooks and group assignments.
Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance.
Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books, and materials.
Shared important information with students concerning upcoming assignments and tests.
Production Worker
Boral Plasterboard
Northgate, QLD
02.1988 - 01.1995
Followed safety procedures and guidelines to maintain safe working environments.
Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
Maintained cleanliness of workstations, contributing to a well-organized work environment for increased productivity.
Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
Met or exceeded daily production targets consistently through efficient task execution and effective time management skills.
Performed routine quality checks on finished products, ensuring adherence to company standards before shipping out units.
Assisted in training new employees on production processes, ensuring a seamless integration into the team.
Ensured accurate product labeling, reducing instances of customer dissatisfaction due to mismarked items.
Assisted with troubleshooting equipment issues, quickly resolving problems to minimize downtime and maintain production targets.
Responded promptly to equipment malfunctions, minimizing disruptions to production.
Maintained clean and safe work environment, adhering to health and safety protocols.
Education
Sheetmetal Work -
Tafe Queensland
Red Hill, QLD
Electronics -
Tafe Queensland
Kangaroo Point, QLD
Skills
Daily living assistance
Housekeeping and meal preparation
Personal Care
Independent Living Support
Relationship Building
Documentation skills
Documentation And Reporting
Client Confidentiality
Incident Reports
Computer Skills
Health and safety
Creative Thinking
Risk Assessments
Transportation Assistance
Safety Management
Client Transportation
Flexible Schedule
Networking with staff
Paperwork Organization
Coaching and Development
Accomplishments
Breakaway staff member of the month - November 2003