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Tara MacDonald

Perth,NSW

Summary

Hardworking Disability Support Worker dedicated to comprehensive, compassionate and individualized patient care. Assists families in navigating all that comes with having a loved one with special needs. With a passion around youth and a caring attitude centred on treating people with dignity, empathy and respect. Expert in complex needs involving all aspects of personal care and support.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Private Disability Support Worker

Self Employed
05.2018 - Current
  • Developed strong interpersonal relationships with clients and their families, earning their trust and respect through consistent empathy and understanding.
  • Professional administration of medication
  • Understanding and experience around individualised feeding plans including the use of PEG/PEJ
  • Manual handling including positioning, double lifts and hoisting.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living such as grooming, dressing, and personal hygiene for increased self-esteem and confidence among patients.
  • Seizure management
  • Patients assisted compassionately with toileting, with experience in bowel care and Catheter.
  • Adapted caregiving approaches based on individual needs of each family to provide personalized support.
  • Oversaw household duties such as light housekeeping tasks or running errands when required.
  • Nurturing family dynamics regularly including siblings in daily activities

Disability Support Worker

My Supports
01.2020 - 02.2022
  • Provided emotional support to clients during challenging times, fostering resilience and coping skills.
  • Delivered exceptional levels of all aspects of care
  • Manual handling
  • Seizure management
  • Medical Administration
  • Community inclusion
  • Book keeping

Disability Support Worker Casual

HCA Midwest Health System
07.2017 - 06.2019
  • Facilitated community integration for clients by organizing outings, social events, and other opportunities for engagement.
  • Adhered to company requirements for patient interactions and care standards.
  • Carefully revised individual profiles to ensure the best care was given to unfamiliar clients

Disability Support Worker

Crosslinks Inc
10.2014 - 08.2017
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
  • Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments and encouraged community activities and engagement.
  • 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.
  • Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviours, and incidents.
  • Provided high level of physical support through manual handling including the use of hoists.
  • Assisted in medical administration including seizure management and PRN

McDonalds Restaurant Employee

McDonald's Restaurant
06.2010 - 06.2014
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and friendly service.
  • Strengthened teamwork among staff members by effectively communicating responsibilities during busy shifts.
  • Improved restaurant efficiency by maintaining clean and organized workstations throughout shifts.
  • Delivered outstanding results under pressure during peak service hours while maintaining a calm demeanour.
  • servicing and maintaining equipment and machinery
  • Maintained high levels of food safety through proper handling, preparation, and storage procedures.

Education

High School Diploma -

Carine Senior High School
Carine, WA
11-2012

Skills

  • Daily living assistance
  • Housekeeping and meal preparation
  • Personal Care
  • Behavioural Support Plans
  • Emotional support & companionship
  • Youth Mentorship
  • Independent Living Support
  • Relationship Building
  • Creative Thinking
  • Book Keeping and Budgeting

Hobbies

Quality social time with my young son and our family and friends.

I enjoy cooking and discovering new and nutritious meals and spend a lot of time at home in the kitchen

Passionate about my health and fitness and enjoy going for bike rides, coast walks and exploring nature trails

Animal lover of all shapes and sizes 

Timeline

Disability Support Worker

My Supports
01.2020 - 02.2022

Private Disability Support Worker

Self Employed
05.2018 - Current

Disability Support Worker Casual

HCA Midwest Health System
07.2017 - 06.2019

Disability Support Worker

Crosslinks Inc
10.2014 - 08.2017

McDonalds Restaurant Employee

McDonald's Restaurant
06.2010 - 06.2014

High School Diploma -

Carine Senior High School

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