Theresa Smith
Mernda,VIC
Summary
Compassionate Disability Support Worker with 4years of experience. Well-versed in helping individuals living with disabilities. Knowledgeable about providing daily living support, preparing meals and assisting with personal mobility.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Disability Support Worker
Magnolia Centred Care
Greensborough, VIC
06.2020 - 03.2024
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as eating, dressing, and grooming.
- Provided emotional support to individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
- Monitored client progress and reported any changes in behavior or health conditions to supervisor.
- Developed strategies to help individuals cope with their disability.
- Encouraged independence by teaching skills needed for everyday life.
- Transported clients to appointments, social events, and other activities as needed.
- Maintained records of services provided, client progress, and goals achieved.
- Instructed clients on proper use of adaptive equipment such as wheelchairs and walkers.
- Communicated regularly with families of disabled individuals regarding care plans and updates.
- Provided assistance in the home environment including meal preparation and light housekeeping.
- Assisted in developing self-care skills such as personal hygiene practices.
- Facilitated communication between nonverbal individuals using sign language or other methods.
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths and wheelchairs by following safe lifting techniques.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Certificate III In Aged Care
New Futures Training
Melbourne, VICSkills
- Progress Documentation
- Incident Reports
- Personal Care
- Client Needs Assessment
- Risk Assessments
- Independent Living Support
- Family Communication
- Toileting assistance
- First-aid and CPR
- Client Transportation
- Long-Term Care
- Palliative Care
- Emotional Support
- Goal setting and planning
- Appointment organization
- Daily living assistance
- Housekeeping skills
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
Magnolia Centred Care
06.2020 - 03.2024
Some College (No Degree) - Certificate III In Aged Care
New Futures Training
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