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Siyabonga Sibanda

Siyabonga Sibanda

St Helens Park

Summary

Compassionate Disability Support Worker with extensive professional and personal experience in the field. Prioritizing client-centered service, successfully worked in various settings including supported independent living homes, day centers, and the community. Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Social Work (Hons)/Social Science, also holds a Diploma in Community Services and a Certificate IV in Disability. Passion lies in assisting clients to achieve their goals and dedicated to continuously learning new skills to provide the best support possible.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Disability Support Worker(Mental Health)

ARYSE
10.2024 - Current
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
  • Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
  • Supported clients in maintaining a clean living space by assisting with household tasks such as laundry, meal preparation, and general tidying.
  • Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviours, and incidents.
  • Mental Health first aid and following BSPs.

Disability Support Worker

MKCare
10.2021 - 06.2024
  • Assisted with meal preparation, hygiene, and grooming to support daily living needs
  • Organized community-based activities to promote integration and socialization
  • Used reinforcement techniques to improve behaviours and reduce safety concerns
  • Operated hoists and slings for safe transfers
  • Assisted with PEG feeding and PEG medication administration.

Disability Support Worker

Riverlands Nursing Services Pty Ltd
03.2022 - 01.2024
  • Worked as agency staff at The Junction Works across southwest Sydney
  • Encouraged meaningful activities for clients of various skill levels
  • Promoted social connectedness, emotional well-being, and overall health
  • Implemented behavioral reinforcement techniques for improved client safety

Education

Bachelor of Social Work (Hons) - Social Science

UNSW
Sydney
01.2025 - Current

Diploma of Community Services

Australian Community And Management College
Sydney, NSW
12-2024

Certificate IV in Disability -

Intercare Training
01.2024

Certificate III in Office Administration -

Educon
Midrand, Johannesburg
09.2013

Skills

  • Problem-solving
  • Housekeeping and meal preparation
  • Relationship building
  • Health and safety
  • Feeding assistance
  • Behavior support plans
  • Respite care
  • Daily living assistance
  • Creative thinking
  • Youth services

Certification

  • WWC Check
  • NDIS Worker Screening Check
  • HLTSS00064 – Infection Control (COVID-19)
  • NDIS Worker Orientation & Induction Modules
  • First Aid & CPR Certification
  • COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate
  • Police Check – Working with Vulnerable Individuals
  • Right to Work Check
  • PEG Feeding & PEG Medication
  • Bowel Care & Catheter Care
  • Epilepsy & Administration of Midazolam

Hobbies and Interests

  • Crafting
  • Art
  • Embroidery
  • Traveling
  • Dancing

Interests

  • Drawing and Painting
  • Music
  • Photography
  • Arts and crafts

Timeline

Bachelor of Social Work (Hons) - Social Science

UNSW
01.2025 - Current

Disability Support Worker(Mental Health)

ARYSE
10.2024 - Current

Disability Support Worker

Riverlands Nursing Services Pty Ltd
03.2022 - 01.2024

Disability Support Worker

MKCare
10.2021 - 06.2024

Certificate IV in Disability -

Intercare Training

Certificate III in Office Administration -

Educon

Diploma of Community Services

Australian Community And Management College

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