Tina Danvers
Summary
Dedicated Disability Support Worker with a proven track record at Headway Gippsland, enhancing client well-being through personalized care and lifestyle support. Excelled in problem-solving and daily living assistance, significantly improving clients' quality of life. Skilled in both interpersonal relationships and meticulous documentation, consistently developing comprehensive care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Disability Support Worker
Headway Gippsland
10.2021 - Current
- Employed adaptive strategies to cater to individual client needs, promoting personalized care.
- 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 behaviours, and incidents.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Provided emotional support to clients during challenging times, fostering resilience and coping skills.
- Conducted regular assessments of client needs to identify potential areas of growth or improvement within their care plan structure.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans, ensuring optimal client wellbeing.
Lifestyle Assistant
Royal Freemasons
03.2021 - 10.2021
- Developed customized wellness plans to improve clients'' overall health and wellbeing.
- Organized special events and workshops for clients, promoting engagement and a sense of community among participants.
- Evaluated client feedback regularly allowing adjustments made accordingly hence resulting in better service offerings.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing personalized lifestyle recommendations based on individual preferences and goals.
- Boosted client motivation by setting achievable goals and celebrating milestones in their personal development journey.
- Documented behaviours, treatments and non-compliance issues.
- Encouraged clients to take part in activities tailored to individual needs.
- Developed and implemented activities to improve clients' quality of life.
Personal Care Assistant
Latrobe Valley Village
01.2013 - 10.2020
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced client well-being by assisting with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Supported clients'' mental health by actively listening to concerns and offering compassionate companionship during challenging times.
- Prevented injuries through diligent observation of the environment and prompt intervention when needed during mobility assistance tasks.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
Education
Cert4 Community Service
Tafe Gippsland
Traralgon, VIC11-2022
Cert 3 Aged Care
TAFE Gippsland
Traralgon, VIC11-2013
Skills
- Daily living assistance
- Problem-solving
- Housekeeping and meal preparation
- Personal care
- Independent living support
- Documentation skills
- Incident reports
- Mobility support
- Meal planning
- Household chores
- Lifestyle support
- Progress documentation
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
Headway Gippsland
10.2021 - Current
Lifestyle Assistant
Royal Freemasons
03.2021 - 10.2021
Personal Care Assistant
Latrobe Valley Village
01.2013 - 10.2020
Cert4 Community Service
Tafe Gippsland
Cert 3 Aged Care
TAFE Gippsland
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