Simone Saward
Acton,TAS
Summary
At Nexus, I excelled as a Disability Support Worker, leveraging my problem-solving abilities and empathy to enhance client independence and well-being. By developing personalized support plans and advocating for client rights, I significantly contributed to improved healthcare continuity and community integration, embodying a commitment to dignity and care in disability services.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Disability Support Worker
Nexus
07.2020 - Current
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Provided high level of physical support by lifting, adjusting, and moving clients.
- Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Improved client independence by developing personalized support plans tailored to individual needs and goals.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to drive continuity of care.
- Assessed risk factors of patients and made referrals for further services.
- Facilitated community integration for clients by organizing outings, social events, and other opportunities for engagement.
- Provided crisis intervention services to individuals facing medical, emotional and mental health challenges in hospital setting.
- Advocated fiercely on behalf of clients when necessary to ensure their rights were respected in various settings such as education or healthcare environments.
- Promoted a safe and inclusive environment for all clients by enforcing policies and procedures consistently.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Maintained detailed records of patient progress, documentation of services and case notes.
- Prepared nutritious meals to meet individual dietary needs for clients.
- Supported clients in maintaining a clean living space by assisting with household tasks such as laundry, meal preparation, and general tidying.
- Developed strong interpersonal relationships with clients, earning their trust and respect through consistent empathy and understanding.
- Maintained safety with tidy, clean, and hazard-free home environments.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Aged Care Worker
Mt Saint Vincents
08.2004 - 02.2020
- Assisted residents with daily living tasks, promoting independence and dignity.
- Maintained a clean and safe living environment for all residents, ensuring their wellbeing.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Enhanced residents'' quality of life by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Adhered strictly to infection control protocols, minimizing the risk of communicable diseases within the facility.
- Maintained frequent supervision of residents unable to call for assistance.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Education
Certificate III - Aged And Community Care
TAFE, Tas
Burnie, TAS11.2003
Skills
- Daily living assistance
- Problem-solving
- Housekeeping and meal preparation
- Personal care
- Independent living support
- Documentation and reporting
- Client confidentiality
- Incident reports
- Disability services
- Mobility support
- Client transportation
- Elderly care
- Medication organization
- Behavior support plans
- Recreational activities
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Time management
- Empathy and patience
- Medication administration
- First aid and CPR
Certification
Cert 111 aged care & community care,
Medication,
First aid & CPR,
Manual handling
Food safety
NDIS Approved
Epilepsy & Seizure care
Fire training
Current police check
References
Danieka Smart - Nexus Manager
0477640500
Danieka.Smart@nexusinc.org.au
Crystal Rankin - Nexus Team Leader
0457931719
Crystal.Rankin@nexusinc.org.au
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
Nexus
07.2020 - Current
Aged Care Worker
Mt Saint Vincents
08.2004 - 02.2020
Cert 111 aged care & community care,
Medication,
First aid & CPR,
Manual handling,
Food safety,
NDIS worker,
Epilepsy & Seizure care,
Fire training,
Current police check
Certificate III - Aged And Community Care
TAFE, Tas
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