Sara Patresio
Epsom,VIC
Summary
Compassionate Support worker with 10 years experience in multiple sectors of the Disability felid.
I have a very dedicated caring attitude centred on treating people with dignity and respect. Collaborative team player and team leader with strong clinical and interpersonal skills across the disability support sector.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Disability Support Team Leader
Innovative Support Solutions
09.2023 - Current
- Enhanced team productivity by implementing efficient work processes and regularly reviewing performances.
- Empowered team members by delegating responsibilities according to individual strengths and areas of expertise.
- Managed conflict resolution among team members, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
- Improved client independence by developing personalized support plans tailored to individual needs and goals.
- Assisted clients in reaching personal goals through targeted skill-building activities and therapeutic interventions.
- Provided emotional support to clients during challenging times, fostering resilience and coping skills.
- Supported clients in maintaining a clean living space by assisting with household tasks such as laundry, meal preparation, and general tidying.
- Managed medications effectively for clients under strict supervision from healthcare professionals, ensuring adherence to prescribed treatment plans.
- Implemented behaviour management techniques when required for the safety of both clients and staff members involved.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the disability support field.
- Developed and implemented training programs for new staff, ensuring effective onboarding.
- Conducted regular team meetings for open discussions, information sharing, and goal alignment among members.
Operations Consultant
Manpower Group
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Provided Support to candidates and contingent workers throughout white and blue collar workforce
- Worked across online platforms within recruitment
- Worked within an administrative roll.
- Improved operational efficiency by analyzing processes and implementing strategic changes.
Disability Support Worker
Focus Individualised Support Service
12.2020 - 08.2022
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients
- Kept accurate records for client files and handled related paperwork
- Adhered to company requirements for patient interactions and care standards
- Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviours and incidents
- Checked medication schedules and patient needs to enforce medication administration standards team-wide
- Designed individualized plans detailing daily activities and needs for patients
- Provided community access to individuals.
Disability Support Worker
Bayley House
02.2019 - 12.2020
- Kept accurate records for client files and handled related paperwork
- Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviours and incidents
- Maintained safety with tidy, clean and hazard-free home environments
- Applied mobility assistance knowledge to safely ambulate patients in different spaces involving varying elevations and obstacles
- Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments
- Provided high level of physical support by lifting, adjusting, and moving clients
- Provided community access to individuals.
Disability Support Worker
Care With Quality
02.2017 - 02.2019
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded
- Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets
- Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient wellbeing
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep and eating patterns in medical record books
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff
- Ran errands for patients, did shopping, and picked up other necessities
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance
- Worked with Aged care individuals
- Specialised care in parkinsons and dementia.
Volunteer Disability Support Worker
Access Inc
02.2016 - 11.2016
- Provided community access to individuals
- Supported Individuals in Arts
- Management in intellectual support
- Safety food preparation
Education
Certificate IV in Disability -
Holmesglen Institute
11.2016
V.C.E -
Swinburne Senior Secondary
12.2015
Skills
- Individual centred planning
- Client Service
- Support Staff Coaching
- Documentation and Reporting
- Medication Management
- Medical Hygiene Practice
Timeline
Disability Support Team Leader
Innovative Support Solutions
09.2023 - Current
Operations Consultant
Manpower Group
08.2022 - 08.2023
Disability Support Worker
Focus Individualised Support Service
12.2020 - 08.2022
Disability Support Worker
Bayley House
02.2019 - 12.2020
Disability Support Worker
Care With Quality
02.2017 - 02.2019
Volunteer Disability Support Worker
Access Inc
02.2016 - 11.2016
V.C.E -
Swinburne Senior Secondary
Certificate IV in Disability -
Holmesglen Institute