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Sammy Kiptanui

Oakleigh South,VIC

Summary

Accomplished Personal Care Assistant and Disability Support Worker with a proven track record at Just Better Care, enhancing client wellness through exceptional emotional support and grooming assistance. Expert in care plan implementation and CPR certified, I've significantly improved client relationships and safety protocols. My approach prioritizes client dignity and achievements in health outcomes.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Personal Care Assistant

Just Better Care
06.2023 - Current
  • Assisted approximately two clients a day with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Assisted with transferring and positioning clients, ensuring proper body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury for both parties.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Foot care, especially for diabetic clients who need to be extra vigilant with their feet.
  • Helping clients to the toilet, including using a commode or bed pan.
  • Changing continence pads, along with cleaning intimate areas.
  • Support moving position in bed, to stretch and prevent bed sores.
  • Changing or maintaining a stoma or catheter bag, or any another form of clinical intervention.

Disability Support Worker

Super Community Care PTY
01.2023 - 07.2023
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients living with mental health challenges.
  • 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.

Education

Master of Science - Sustainability Studies

Deakin University
Melbourne, VIC
2023

Master of Social Work (Qualifying) - Social Work

Federation University Australia
Berwick, VIC
03.2026

Skills

  • Grooming assistance
  • Emotional Support
  • Personal Hygiene Assistance
  • Housekeeping tasks
  • CPR Certified
  • Care plan implementation
  • Client Relationship Management
  • First aid and safety
  • Daily living assistance

Certification

NDIS Worker Screening Check

NDIS Worker orientation module

NDIS Supporting effective communication module

NDIS Supporting safe and enjoyable meals

Working with children check

CPR

Certificate IV in Disability

Covid-19 Certificate

Flu shot vaccine certificate

International police check

Current Victorian police check

Assisting clients with medication certificate

Food safety certificate

Hand hygiene certificate

First Aid Certificate

Infection control and prevention certificate

Languages

English
Full Professional
Swahili
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Personal Care Assistant

Just Better Care
06.2023 - Current

Disability Support Worker

Super Community Care PTY
01.2023 - 07.2023

Master of Science - Sustainability Studies

Deakin University

Master of Social Work (Qualifying) - Social Work

Federation University Australia

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