Stacey Sovui
Mackay,QLD
Summary
With a proven track record at Life Without Barriers, I excel in relationship building and medication administration, enhancing clients daily life to the best of my ability. My adaptability and dedication to health and safety stand out, showcasing my ability to meet diverse client needs while fostering trust and respect.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Disability Support Worker
Life Without Barriers
06.2016 - Current
- Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
- Developed strong interpersonal relationships with clients, earning their trust and respect through consistent empathy and understanding.
- Supported clients in maintaining a clean living space by assisting with household tasks such as laundry, meal preparation, and general tidying.
- Enhanced quality of life for clients with physical and intellectual disabilities through compassionate care and assistance.
- Maintained safety with tidy, clean, and hazard-free home environments.
- Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviors, and incidents.
- Delivered exceptional personal care services, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding assistance.
- Prepared nutritious meals to meet individual dietary needs for clients.
- Assisted clients in reaching personal goals through targeted skill-building activities and therapeutic interventions.
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Managed medications effectively for clients under strict supervision from healthcare professionals, ensuring adherence to prescribed treatment plans.
- Facilitated community integration for clients by organizing outings, social events, and other opportunities for engagement.
- Kept accurate records for client files and handled related paperwork.
- Administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare providers well-informed.
- Adhered to company requirements for patient interactions and care standards.
- Advocated fiercely on behalf of clients when necessary to ensure their rights were respected in various settings such as education or healthcare environments.
- Checked medication schedules and patient needs to enforce medication administration standards team-wide.
- Worked closely with therapists and other specialists to implement prescribed interventions consistently, leading to measurable improvements in client functioning.
- Maintained detailed records of patient progress, documentation of services and case notes.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the disability support field.
Fruit Picker
Covino Farm's
04.2015 - 04.2016
- Picked and arranged fruit/vegetables following specified instructions.
- Harvested high volumes of ripe, quality fruits/vegetables from fields and orchards.
- Enhanced fruit/vegetable quality by carefully selecting ripe and undamaged produce during harvesting.
- Removed and discarded damaged fruits/vegetables to improve harvest quality.
- Selected fruit/vegetables to be harvested by studying size, shape, and color.
- Reduced crop damage with gentle handling of delicate fruits/vegetables, ensuring optimal market value.
- Utilized appropriate tools to pick and trim fruits/vegetables to quality standards.
- Loaded and unloaded fruit/vegetable boxes with care to maintain quality and condition.
- Quality-assured picked fruits/vegetables to meet company and industry standards.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to all occupational health and safety regulations while picking fruits/vegetables.
- Operated machinery and equipment safely and responsibly, minimizing risk.
Disability Support Worker
ITEC Health
02.2016 - 08.2016
- 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.
Childcare Educator
YMCA
12.2009 - 09.2013
- Coordinated with other staff members effectively in order to provide a cohesive childcare program promoting teamwork and collaboration.
- Ensured the health and safety of children by consistently monitoring their activities both indoors and outdoors.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss progress reports regularly.
- Implemented hands-on learning opportunities that encouraged exploration, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills among children.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young children.
- Supported children in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
- Guided children to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for children.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for children
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Gathered materials and resources to prepare for activities.
- Intervened in disruptive behavior, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Managed behavior issues effectively using appropriate techniques such as redirection or time-out methods when necessary.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, meal counts, emergency contact information, ensuring compliance with state regulations.
Education
Year 11 -
Taminmin High School
Darwin, NTSkills
- Housekeeping and meal preparation
- Personal care
- Relationship building
- Documentation and reporting
- Client confidentiality
- Health and safety
- Transportation assistance
- Feeding assistance
- Medication administration
- Positive reinforcement
- Time management
- Empathy and patience
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Cultural awareness
- First aid and CPR
- Personal care assistance
Additional Information
References available upon request.
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
Life Without Barriers
06.2016 - Current
Disability Support Worker
ITEC Health
02.2016 - 08.2016
Fruit Picker
Covino Farm's
04.2015 - 04.2016
Childcare Educator
YMCA
12.2009 - 09.2013
Year 11 -
Taminmin High School
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