Santanina Kinyua
Algester
Summary
I am a compassionate and dedicated support worker with experience assisting clients with physical, intellectual and psychosocial disabilities. Reliable, empathetic, patient and committed to enhancing clients quality of life.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Support Worker
The Advocator Pty
06.2023 - Current
- Assisted clients manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
- Supported clients in maintaining personal hygiene through activities of daily living.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- PEG feeding, bowel management, epilepsy management.
- Behaviour management.
Disability Support Worker
Multicap
01.2023 - Current
- Assisting with medication administration.
- assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting participants
- Transport clients safely to social activities and appointments.
- Meal preparation and feeding.
- Assisting with household tasks such as laundry, meal preparation and general tidying.
- Reporting and documenting
- Enhanced quality of life for clients with physical and intellectual disabilities through compassionate care and assistance.
- Practising manual handling techniques for mobility and client transfers.
- Provided emotional support to clients during challenging times, fostering resilience and coping skills.
Personal Care Worker
LSA
11.2022 - 02.2025
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting residents
- .Observing and reporting any changes in the condition of the residents or any complaint about care to the supervisor like any noted skin lesion.
- Care of pressure areas to prevent pressure sores.
- Providing residents nutrition and hydration in a timely manner.
- Provided compassionate companionship to clients, engaging in meaningful conversations and activities.
- Documented vitals, behaviours, and medications in client medical records.
- Ensured timely administration of medications, adhering to prescribed schedules and dosages.
- Used company software and databases to maintain records of services performed and patient conditions.
Education
Certificate III in Individual Support
Arizona College
Docklands, VIC07-2024
Skills
- Active listening
- Time management and prioritizing my work
- Good communication skills both verbal and written
- Attention to detail
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Ability to interact with people at all levels and gain co-operation
- Maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality
- Behavioural support
- Compassionate and empathetic to participants
- Able to make decisions independently and quickly within minimum escalation
Certification
- Certificate III in Individual Support
- First Aid & CPR
- Working with Children (Blue Card)
- NDIS Workers Screening check( Yellow Card)
- National Police Clearance
- Covid 19 vaccination certificate
- Driving License
- Medication administration certificate
Timeline
Support Worker
The Advocator Pty
06.2023 - Current
Disability Support Worker
Multicap
01.2023 - Current
Personal Care Worker
LSA
11.2022 - 02.2025
Certificate III in Individual Support
Arizona College
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