Simran Rana
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Simran is a Compassionate Disability Support Worker with experience in providing personalized care and assistance to individuals with disabilities. Strengths include strong interpersonal skills, adaptability to diverse situations, and knowledge of various therapeutic techniques. Previous work has shown ability to foster independence among clients while ensuring safety and comfort.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Disability Support Worker
Fostering Independence
Launceston, Tas
01.2024 - 02.2025
- Provided person-centered support to clients with physical, intellectual, and psychosocial disabilities.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, including personal care, meal preparation, and medication management.
- Supported clients to achieve greater independence through skill development and community engagement.
- Monitored client wellbeing and promptly reported any health or behavioral concerns.
- Maintained accurate case notes, incident reports, and care documentation according to organizational standards.
- Advocated for clients' rights, dignity, and inclusion in all aspects of community life.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individual support plans (ISPs).
- Facilitated recreational activities and transport assistance to promote social participation.
- Provided emotional support and built trusting relationships with clients and their families.
- Ensured a safe and supportive environment by following risk management and safeguarding procedures
Disability Support Worker
Dignity Direct
Launceston, Tas
03.2024 - 10.2024
- Assisted clients with mobility, transfers, and use of assistive devices (hoists, wheelchairs, walkers).
- Supported clients in achieving personal goals outlined in their NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) plans.
- Implemented behavior support strategies under Positive Behavior Support (PBS) frameworks.
- Encouraged and coached clients in self-care, budgeting, and household management skills.
- Provided culturally sensitive support respecting the diverse backgrounds and needs of clients.
- Participated in client case conferences, team meetings, and professional development sessions.
- Delivered individualized care while maintaining client confidentiality and privacy at all times.
- Responded to emergencies and administered basic first aid as required.
- Promoted health and wellbeing through physical activities, healthy meal planning, and social outings.
- Assisted with vocational activities, educational programs, and volunteer opportunities for clients.
- Maintained a clean, hygienic, and organized living environment for clients.
- Built positive relationships with families, guardians, and allied health professionals to support client outcomes.
- Supported clients during transitions, such as moving into independent living or starting new programs.
Dental Assistant
Dental town
Launceston, Tas
02.2023 - 05.2024
- Followed dentists' directions for giving patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
- Ordered supplies necessary for daily operations of the practice.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
- Gave patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
- Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
- Established clean, sterile and welcoming environment for patients.
- Conducted dental cleanings and checked teeth for cracked fillings.
- Kept track of treatment information in patient records.
Education
Diploma in Hospitality Management -
Australian Federation College
Launceston, Tas11-2024
Certificate III in Individual Support (ageing & Disability) -
Australian Community And Management College
Sydney 12-2023
Cert III in Commercial Cookery -
Australian Federation College
Launceston, Tas10-2023
Skills
- Disability support
- Heartsaver first aid CPR AED (first aid CPR AED)
- Medication organization
- Hygiene assistance
- Mindfulness-Based Interventions
- Multitasking
- Patient evaluation
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Mental health counseling
- Reliability
- Positive reinforcement
- Paperwork organization
- Toileting assistance
- Mobility support
- Time management
- Medication schedules
- Behavioral health
- Documentation and reporting
- Personal care
- Emotional support
- Team collaboration
- Community engagement
- Medication management
Languages
English
First Language
Hindi
Elementary (A2)
A2
Punjabi
Elementary (A2)
A2
Certification
- Certificate III in Individual support (ageing & disability).
- First Aid + CPR.
- Manual Handling.
- Ndis screening check.
- Working with vulnerable people check.
- Full License .
- Covid Vaccination .
- Police check.
- Hand Hygiene .
- Medication certification.
Reference
- Purneet kaur ( Activity officer) in Gateways Support Services.
- ph: +61 422 346 500
- email: purneet.kaur@gateways.com.au
•Manpreet Kaur ( Disability Support Worker) In fostering Independence.
•Ph: +61 405 291 476
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
Dignity Direct
03.2024 - 10.2024
Disability Support Worker
Fostering Independence
01.2024 - 02.2025
Dental Assistant
Dental town
02.2023 - 05.2024
Diploma in Hospitality Management -
Australian Federation College
Certificate III in Individual Support (ageing & Disability) -
Australian Community And Management College
Cert III in Commercial Cookery -
Australian Federation College