Tricia Renshaw
Newcastle,NSW
Summary
Hardworking Disability Support Worker dedicated to comprehensive, compassionate and individualized patient care. Manages appointments and medication, assists with bathing and grooming and maintains tidy and safe environments. Expert in mental health and challenging behaviour, and high needs disability support.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Disability Support Worker
Life Without Barriers
04.2010 - Current
- Provided assistance in daily living activities
- Provided high level of physical support by lifting, adjusting, and moving clients.
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Checked medication schedules and patient needs to enforce medication administration standards team-wide.
- Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
- Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviours, and incident
- Maintained safety with tidy, clean, and hazard-free home environments.
- Prepared nutritious meals to meet individual dietary needs for clients.
- Adhered to company requirements for patient interactions and care standards.
Certified Nursing Assistant
WaterView Aged Care Facility
04.2008 - 06.2010
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Education
Diploma - Family And Community Services
NSW Tafe
Online2015
Skills
- Client Education
- Family Communication
- Home Healthcare Services
- Independent Living Support
- Risk Assessments
- Incident Reports
- Personal Care
- Progress Documentation
- Individual Support Plans
- Case Management
- Daily Living Requirements
- Challenging behaviours
- Mental health
- Diabetes management
- Epilepsy management
- Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (peg) management
- Cpap and sleep disorders
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
Life Without Barriers
04.2010 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
WaterView Aged Care Facility
04.2008 - 06.2010
Diploma - Family And Community Services
NSW Tafe
Similar Profiles
BINAM BOHORABINAM BOHORA
Disability Support Worker at Life Without BarriersDisability Support Worker at Life Without Barriers
Robyn DixonRobyn Dixon
Support Worker at Life Without BarriersSupport Worker at Life Without Barriers
Stacey SovuiStacey Sovui
Disability Support Worker at Life Without BarriersDisability Support Worker at Life Without Barriers