SHARON KIMITEI
Townsville,QLD
Summary
Dedicated and Compassionate support worker with extensive experience in providing personal care to individuals with disability's as well as the elderly. Proficient in a wide range of tasks such as person care, medication administration among others. Skilled in effective communication, time management and collaborative teamwork. Demonstrates empathy, patience, and reliability in fostering holistic well-being of the clients. Committed to promoting independence of the clients within their homes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Disability Support Worker
Resolute Care Group
Townsville, QLD
10.2023 - Current
- Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
- Maintained safety with tidy, clean, and hazard-free home environments.
- Enhanced quality of life for clients with physical and intellectual disabilities through compassionate care and assistance.
- Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviors, and incidents.
- Provided emotional support to clients during challenging times, fostering resilience and coping skills.
Disability Support Worker
Private Advertiser
Townsville, QLD
05.2020 - Current
- Accompanied clients to social,recreational and community activities, including shopping's and appointments.
- Provided assistance with daily activities and personal care such as dressing,grooming, toileting,and bathing including medication administration and gastric feeding tube management.
- Developed strong interpersonal relationships with clients, earning their trust and respect through consistent empathy and understanding.
- Supported clients in maintaining clean living space by assisting with household tasks such as laundry, meal preparation,gardening and general tidying.
Home Care Worker
Your Nursing Agency
Townsville, QLD
09.2020 - 07.2021
- Personal care: Assisting with activities of daily living such as bathing,dressing,grooming,toileting and mobility assistance
- Meal Preparation: Planning and preparing nutritious meals with preference of clients.
- Household Tasks: Performing light housekeeping duties such as cleaning, laundry, linen changes and tidying up living spaces.
- Transportation: Assisting with transportation to medical appointments, shopping, attending recreational activities like going for walks or going for coffee.
Kitchen Hand
Touch Of Salt
Townsville, QLD
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Ensured cleanliness and sanitation by thoroughly washing dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Maintained well-organized work area by consistently cleaning surfaces and organizing supplies.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Human Services
James Cook University
Townsville, QLD03.2024
Skills
- Good communication skills and active listening
- Commitment to work with integrity and respect
- Collaborating in being team player with flexibility
- Good-time management skills
- High level of understanding company privacy and confidentiality
Additional Information
REFEREES
Melanie Long
Support Worker
0412040261
Douglas Kinyua
Support Worker
0498229737
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
Resolute Care Group
10.2023 - Current
Home Care Worker
Your Nursing Agency
09.2020 - 07.2021
Disability Support Worker
Private Advertiser
05.2020 - Current
Kitchen Hand
Touch Of Salt
08.2019 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Human Services
James Cook University