Richard Leu
Raceview,QLD
Summary
Experienced Disability Support Worker with over five years of dedicated service in providing high-quality care and support to individuals with diverse disabilities, including physical, cognitive, and developmental challenges. Strong problem solving skills with knowledge and experience to assist and uplift quality of care for all clients.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Disability Support Worker
Teuila
02.2024 - Current
- Develop and implement personalised support plans tailored to the client’s unique needs and behaviours.
- Use communication aids and strategies to interact effectively with non-verbal clients.
- Implement behaviour management techniques to address and de-escalate challenging behaviours.
- Assist with daily living activities, including personal care, meal preparation, and household tasks.
- Provide emotional support and encouragement to help the client build confidence and independence.
- Document and report on the client’s progress, behaviours, and any significant changes.
Disability Support Worker
Supreme Community Care
11.2022 - 02.2024
- Assist clients with personal care tasks, such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Support clients in using adaptive equipment and prosthetic devices.
- Help with household tasks, including meal preparation, cleaning, and organising.
- Provide transportation and assistance with errands, appointments, and social activities.
- Offer companionship and emotional support to enhance clients' quality of life.
- Monitor and report any changes in clients' health or needs to relevant healthcare providers.
Disability Support Worker
Life Without Barriers
11.2019 - 07.2021
- Working with clients that have complex and challenging behaviours.
- Building and maintaining rapport with Clients using strategies contained in their Personal Behaviour Support Plans.
- Provided emotional support to clients during challenging times, fostering resilience and coping skills.
- Reporting of accurate shift notes and other required forms.
- Assisting client with personal care (Toileting, Showering, Dressing).
- Using various ways of communication such as Hand gestures, posters throughout the home, body language and facial Expressions.
- Administering client medication and signing off on medication booklets
- Assisting with daily activities such as cooking, cleaning and community access.
Education
Diploma - Community Services
Aspire To Succed
Brisbane QLD06.2025
Certificate III - Individual Support Work
Traxion Training
Brisbane QLDApply First Aid & CPR -
First Aid Australia
Brisbane QLDHigh School Diploma -
Bremer State High School
Ipswich, QLD12.2013
Skills
- Personal Care
- Independent Living Support
- Mobility support
- Computer Skills
- Health and safety
- Creative Thinking
- Recordkeeping proficiency
- Multicultural Sensitivity
Languages
Samoan
Native or Bilingual
Tagalog
Full Professional
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
Teuila
02.2024 - Current
Disability Support Worker
Supreme Community Care
11.2022 - 02.2024
Disability Support Worker
Life Without Barriers
11.2019 - 07.2021
Diploma - Community Services
Aspire To Succed
Certificate III - Individual Support Work
Traxion Training
Apply First Aid & CPR -
First Aid Australia
High School Diploma -
Bremer State High School
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