Tshewang Dema
Summary
Compassionate Disability Support Worker with experience in person-centered care, client support, community access, and behaviour support. Skilled in monitoring wellbeing, coordinating with care teams, and promoting independence through daily support.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Disability Support Worker
Mental health Foundation
canberra , ACT
01.2026 - Current
- Supported clients through recovery-focused daily routines within mental health foundation services
- Monitored client wellbeing, reporting changes to supervisors and care teams to ensure timely support.
- Assisted clients with community access, appointments, and social participation
- Coordinated with families, clinicians, and support staff to address and fulfill client needs.
- Developed self-care skills through personalized coaching in hygiene practices.
- Provided emotional support to individuals with physical or mental disabilities, fostering resilience and coping strategies.
AGED CARE CARER
RFBI (Nursing home)
canberra , ACT
09.2025 - Current
- Delivered companionship to alleviate loneliness and foster social engagement among elderly individuals.
- Documented daily care activities in resident records to support continuity of care and enhance service quality. in RFBI resident records
- Executed household tasks including laundry, cleaning, shopping, and meal preparation to maintain a safe and comfortable living environment.
- Attended workshops or seminars related to caregiving practices or new technologies used in homecare settings.
Kitchen Staff Member
RFBI (Nursing home)
canberra , ACT
04.2023 - 11.2025
- Prepared resident meals in line with RFBI aged care diet requirements.
- Served meals to nursing home residents with polite customer service.
- Supported safe food handling practices across RFBI dining services.
- Cleaned kitchen surfaces, utensils, and equipment to support hygiene compliance.
assistant chef
Kingstone Hotel
canberra, ACT
08.2019 - 08.2023
- Assisted head chef with daily menu preparation and recipe execution.
- Prepared mise en place for hotel kitchen service and banquet events.
- Maintained clean workstations and sanitized cooking equipment throughout shifts.
Education
Diploma - Community Services
KEY TO LEARNING
Canberra, ACT 10.2025 -
Certificate - INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT AGEING AND DISABILTY
QUEST TRAINING SOLUTION
Canberra, ACT10-2024
Diploma - Hospitality Management
Canberra Institute of Tech
Canberra, ACT07-2020
Certificate 4 - Cookery
Canberra Institute of Tech
Canberra, ACT12-2019
CERTIFICATE 3 - Cookery
Canberra Institute of Tech
Canberra, ACT07-2019
Skills
- Client support
- Person centred care
- Community access
- Behaviour support
- Care documentation
- Medication assistance
- Problem-solving
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
Mental health Foundation
01.2026 - Current
Diploma - Community Services
KEY TO LEARNING
10.2025 -
AGED CARE CARER
RFBI (Nursing home)
09.2025 - Current
Kitchen Staff Member
RFBI (Nursing home)
04.2023 - 11.2025
assistant chef
Kingstone Hotel
08.2019 - 08.2023
Certificate - INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT AGEING AND DISABILTY
QUEST TRAINING SOLUTION
Diploma - Hospitality Management
Canberra Institute of Tech
Certificate 4 - Cookery
Canberra Institute of Tech
CERTIFICATE 3 - Cookery
Canberra Institute of Tech