Stanley Opara
Mernda,VIC
Summary
A dedicated Disability Support Worker with over twelve years experince working in Disability and Aged care. I have genuine love and passion, strong communication with a demonstrated and proactive problem solving skills, empathy and proven ability to work as part of a supportive team. I am service focused and self-motivated individual to the provision of quality care and continuous improvement. I hold current Police check, WWCC, First Aid & CPR certificates, and NDIS Worker screening check. I have experince working with people with a range of disabilities including intellectual disability, ABI, parkison, epilepsy, autism, asthma and physical impairment.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Disability Support Worker
H1 HEALTHCARE RECRUITMEN
Melbourne Victoria
07.2020 - Current
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- 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.
- Delivered exceptional personal care services, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding assistance.
- Provided emotional support to clients during challenging times, fostering resilience and coping skills.
- Assisted clients in reaching personal goals through targeted skill-building activities and therapeutic interventions.
Trainer & Assesor
Djerriwarrh Community & Education Services, Melton
Melton West, VIC
07.2013 - 10.2022
- Provided one-on-one mentoring to help individuals reach their full potential within the organization.
- Improved employee performance by designing and implementing effective training programs.
- Promoted a culture of continuous learning within the organization by advocating for ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Streamlined processes for creating, updating, and distributing training materials, resulting in significant time savings for staff members involved in these tasks.
- Coached employees on best practices, providing constructive feedback to support their professional growth.
- Monitored and reported trainee progress, introducing new learning tools to address individual needs.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of training initiatives by tracking participant progress and gathering feedback for continuous improvement.
- Delivered instructional presentations on equipment use, focusing on efficiency and safety.
- Collaborated with subject matter experts to create accurate and up-to-date content for training sessions.
- Developed individualized training plans to achieve staff readiness.
Personal Care Assistant
Sunlight Aged Care (TLC) Whittlesea
Whittlesea, VIC
06.2013 - 09.2017
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted with transferring and positioning clients, ensuring proper body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury for both parties.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep, and eating patterns in medical record books.
Personal Support Worker
Craigcare Plumpton Villa, Glenroy
Glenroy, VIC
03.2007 - 03.2013
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Assisted clients in maintaining personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and dressing tasks.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, progress, and concerns, contributing to effective communication among healthcare team members.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Monitored patient health status regularly, reporting any changes to the appropriate medical staff.
Education
Certificate 1V Training & Assessment
Living & Learning, Nillumbik, Victoria
Eltham, VIC01.2013
Certificate 111 in Aged Care Work
Education Training & Employment Australia
Heidelberg, VIC03.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Massey University,
Palmerston North, New Zealand01.1999
Skills
- Daily living assistance
- Housekeeping and meal preparation
- Personal Care
- Independent Living Support
- Documentation And Reporting
- Incident Reports
- Computer Skills
- Individual Support Plans
- Behavior Support Plans
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
H1 HEALTHCARE RECRUITMEN
07.2020 - Current
Trainer & Assesor
Djerriwarrh Community & Education Services, Melton
07.2013 - 10.2022
Personal Care Assistant
Sunlight Aged Care (TLC) Whittlesea
06.2013 - 09.2017
Personal Support Worker
Craigcare Plumpton Villa, Glenroy
03.2007 - 03.2013
Certificate 1V Training & Assessment
Living & Learning, Nillumbik, Victoria
Certificate 111 in Aged Care Work
Education Training & Employment Australia
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Massey University,