Tina Matongo
Golden Grove,SA
Summary
Experienced and compassionate Support Worker dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to clients. Skilled in fostering client health and convenience by assisting with daily activities and addressing their health needs. Committed to promoting healthy habits that encourage client wellbeing. Strives to lead by example and demonstrate the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Continuously seeks to enhance skills and knowledge, staying up-to-date with emerging techniques for the best possible outcomes for those under care.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Support Worker
Hola Support Services
Adelaide, SA
11.2024 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Helped clients manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
- Enhanced the quality of care for clients by providing personalized support and assistance with daily living activities.
- Transported clients to appointments, shopping venues and entertainment events according to determined schedule.
- Accompanied clients to appointments and community outings, ensuring they had access to necessary services and social opportunities.
Disability Support Worker
Empower and Shine
Cranbourne, Vic, Australia
08.2023 - 12.2024
- Organized recreational and educational activities for clients according to individual needs
- 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
- Provided assistance in the home environment including meal preparation and light housekeeping
- Managed challenging behaviors through positive reinforcement techniques
- Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium and high protein diets
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care
Personal Care Assistant
Bolton Clarke Aged Care
Lynbrook, Vic, Australia
11.2023 - 11.2024
- Assisted clients with various activities of daily living, such as bathing, grooming, and toileting
- Provided companionship to elderly or disabled individuals in their homes or other residential facilities
- Provided emotional support and encouragement to assist clients with coping with physical or mental disabilities
- Assisted clients with mobility issues using wheelchairs, walkers, canes
- Answered patient calls promptly and assisted them with requests as necessary
Personal Care Assistant
Village Glen
Rosebud, Victoria, Australia
05.2023 - 01.2024
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting
- Provided companionship to elderly and disabled clients in their homes or other residential facilities
- Performed housekeeping duties including laundry, vacuuming, dusting, mopping floors and changing bed linens
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate and respiration rate for the patient's health status
- Maintained accurate records of client care activities on computerized systems for charting purposes
- Participated in recreational activities with clients such as reading books, playing cards or board games
- Ensured safety of patients by monitoring environment and responding promptly to any emergency situations that may arise
- Provided emotional support to clients by listening attentively and engaging them in meaningful conversations
- Assessed changes in condition or behavior of the client which may require further medical attention
- Utilized adaptive equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers or canes as needed
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs
Disability Support Worker
About Care Australia
Clyde, Vic, Australia
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Supporting individual participation in social and recreational activities such as going to the movies
- Undertaking tasks outside the home such as shopping, visiting friends and family
- Supporting participants to achieve their employment goals
- Personal care
- Light domestic duties such as meal preparation and cleaning
- Manual handling and/or the use of equipment to support mobility (wheelchairs or hoists)
- Providing companionship and emotional support
- Transportation
- Assisting individuals to communicate
Education
Certificate III - Individual Support
Outreach Education And Training College
Vic05.2022
Skills
- Daily living support
- Housekeeping tasks
- Health and safety awareness
- Emotional support
- Active listening
- Meal planning and preparation
- Medication administration
Hobbies and Interests
- Swimming
- Novel reading
- Watching movies
- Travelling
- Meeting new people and socializing
Languages
English
Full Professional
Shona
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Support Worker
Hola Support Services
11.2024 - Current
Personal Care Assistant
Bolton Clarke Aged Care
11.2023 - 11.2024
Disability Support Worker
Empower and Shine
08.2023 - 12.2024
Personal Care Assistant
Village Glen
05.2023 - 01.2024
Disability Support Worker
About Care Australia
05.2023 - 08.2023
Certificate III - Individual Support
Outreach Education And Training College