Ruhani Joshi
Paralowie,SA
Summary
Hardworking support worker dedicated to comprehensive, compassionate and individualised client care. Highly skilled in assisting clients with activities of daily living, ambulation, and feeding etc. Accomplished in providing companionship, and engaging residents to maximize their quality of life.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Disability Support Worker
livability Care
12.2023 - Current
Medical Hostel Manager
Aboriginal Hostel Limited
03.2023 - 10.2023
Disability Support Worker
Casa Services
11.2021 - 10.2023
Therapeutic Residential Carer
Life Without Barriers
07.2021 - 10.2023
Community Disability Worker
ARRCS
03.2021 - 07.2021
Customer Service Supervisor
Woolworths supermarket, Alice Springs
08.2017 - 06.2021
Education
Skills
- Well versed with MS Office ( MS Word, Excel and Power Point )
- Ability to effectively assess, plan and implement client care needs
- Group management and crisis intervention skills along with a mature, compassionate, common-sense approach to conflict resolution
- Commendable experience working with complex heath needs and behaviours
- Remarkable experience working with people who have mental disorders with history of Criminal offending and drug issues
- Ability to handle confidential information and sensitive situations in a professional manner
- Provide and promote a safe and healthy environment which is free of harassment, and which encourages a positive atmosphere
- Demonstrated experience in providing care for individuals with complex and highly challenging needs and working with autism spectrum disorder verbal/ physical aggression
- Excellent ability to build rapport with clients, family members and all service providers
- Strong planning, organisational, and delivery skills
- Excellent negotiating and conflict resolution skills
- Have excellent communication skills - written, verbal and listening
- Proven high standard of organisational and general administrative skills, demonstrating high level of accuracy and attention detail
- Polite, flexible, honest, empathetic, compassionate, diligent and ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work cooperatively within a team as well as autonomously
Roles And Responsibilities
- Assist clients with daily living needs, including showering, grooming to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- To assist and maintain clean personal areas and prepare healthy meals to support client’s nutritional needs.
- To assist the client and team to design individualised care plans, detailing daily activities and needs of clients.
- To provide safe mobility support to help clients to move around in personal and public spaces.
- To keep household areas clean and well-stocked, ran errands, manage laundry and complete weekly grocery shopping.
- Offer social support by transporting individuals to events and activities, in addition to medical appointments and shopping trips.
- Provide information and support as necessary to clients during their participation in the program and in their preparation for re-entry into the community, including contact with families.
- Participate in staff meetings, professional supervision and in service training as required.
- Good interpersonal skills including the ability to engage clients positively while maintaining professional boundaries.
- Initiative and creative to organise positive group and individual recreational and other activities.
- Prepare and maintain records of client’s progress and report changes in their health to supervisor.
- To follow organisation’s policies and procedures and adhere to the code of conduct at all times.
References
as per request
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
livability Care
12.2023 - Current
Medical Hostel Manager
Aboriginal Hostel Limited
03.2023 - 10.2023
Disability Support Worker
Casa Services
11.2021 - 10.2023
Therapeutic Residential Carer
Life Without Barriers
07.2021 - 10.2023
Community Disability Worker
ARRCS
03.2021 - 07.2021
Customer Service Supervisor
Woolworths supermarket, Alice Springs
08.2017 - 06.2021