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Stella Bowden

Ceduna,SA

Summary

Caring Disability Support Worker skilled at working with individuals . Versed in daily living support, meal preparation, and mobility assistance. Offers excellent interpersonal and communication skills developed through field experience. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Disability Support Worker

Hearts to Home
07.2024 - Current
  • Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
  • Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviours, and incidents.
  • Implemented behaviour management techniques when required for the safety of both clients and staff members involved.
  • Managed medications effectively for clients under strict supervision from healthcare professionals, ensuring adherence to prescribed treatment plans.
  • Adhered to company requirements for patient interactions and care standards.
  • 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.

Disability-support-worker

Eyre Futures Inc.
09.2023 - 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.
  • Enhanced quality of life for clients with physical and intellectual disabilities through compassionate care and assistance.
  • Provided emotional support to clients during challenging times, fostering resilience and coping skills.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on industry best practices.
  • Improved client independence by developing personalized support plans tailored to individual needs and goals.

Early Childhood Educator

Ceduna Community Childrens Centre
10.2022 - 06.2024
  • Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Cultivated a safe and inclusive classroom environment that fostered respect, empathy, and cultural awareness among students.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Contributed to staff meetings and professional learning communities, sharing insights and strategies for continuous improvement of teaching practices.
  • Mentored new educators, providing guidance on effective teaching approaches and classroom management techniques.
  • Enhanced sensory and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory development, by employing both traditional and modern educational strategies and techniques.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.

Education

Certificate III - Early Childhood Education And Care

Tafe SA
Port Lincoln, SA
12.2023

Year 11 -

Open Access College
Ceduna, SA
12.2022

Skills

  • Daily living assistance
  • Personal Care
  • Relationship Building
  • Documentation And Reporting
  • Client Confidentiality
  • Computer Skills
  • Patience and Empathy
  • Age-Appropriate Activities

Training and Checks

  • First Aid
  • Working With Children Check
  • NDIS Worker Check
  • National Police Certificate

Timeline

Disability Support Worker

Hearts to Home
07.2024 - Current

Disability-support-worker

Eyre Futures Inc.
09.2023 - Current

Early Childhood Educator

Ceduna Community Childrens Centre
10.2022 - 06.2024

Certificate III - Early Childhood Education And Care

Tafe SA

Year 11 -

Open Access College
Stella Bowden