Stephen Dunham
Westbury,TAS
Summary
Compassionate Disability Support Worker at St Giles with expertise in daily living assistance and incident reporting. Proven ability to enhance clients' quality of life through empathetic care and effective problem-solving. Skilled in maintaining safety and cleanliness, ensuring a supportive environment for individuals with disabilities. Committed to fostering independence and dignity in care.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Disability Support Worker
St Giles
04.2019 - 03.2025
- 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.
- Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviors, and incidents.
Laundry Hand
Blueline Laundry
01.2015 - 03.2019
- Assisted in manual tasks and ensured efficient workflow in various settings.
- Handled physical tasks to support team operations.
- Supported daily operations by performing manual labor tasks.
- Improved efficiency by assisting with various tasks.
Gardener
Green Army
03.2014 - 03.2016
- Performed fall and spring cleanup to clear brush and debris from landscaped areas.
- Identified and removed invasive plants and noxious weeds for garden aesthetics and ecosystem health.
- Planted and cultivated by preparing soil and watering and fertilizing plants for thriving and healthy results.
- Used shears, pruners, and chainsaws to prune and trim hedges and shrubs.
Kitchen Hand
Duke of Wellington
03.2009 - 03.2011
- Ensured cleanliness and sanitation by thoroughly washing dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Maintained a well-organized work area by consistently cleaning surfaces and organizing supplies.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
Education
Year 12 Graduate Certificate - Music, English, Radio
Launceston College
Launceston, TAS11.2010
Graduate Certificate Year 10 -
Riverside High School
Riverside Tas11.2008
Skills
- Daily living assistance
- Problem-solving
- Housekeeping and meal preparation
- Personal care
- Independent living support
- Incident reports
- Health and safety
- Documentation skills
- Risk assessments
- Medication organization
- Life skills training
Additional Information
Completed training in behavioural support and medication endorsement.
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
St Giles
04.2019 - 03.2025
Laundry Hand
Blueline Laundry
01.2015 - 03.2019
Gardener
Green Army
03.2014 - 03.2016
Kitchen Hand
Duke of Wellington
03.2009 - 03.2011
Year 12 Graduate Certificate - Music, English, Radio
Launceston College
Graduate Certificate Year 10 -
Riverside High School
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