UGOMMA OKONKWO
Burpengary,QLD
Summary
Motivated support worker trained in mobility assistance, personal hygiene support and housekeeping. Monitors medical conditions and works with healthcare providers to optimize care. Focuses on comfort and emotional support and meets physical needs.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Social and Community Support Worker
Adorable Living Pty Ltd
, QLD
01.2024 - Current
- Provided transportation for clients to various appointments or activities as required.
- Supported individuals with facility-based planned activities in home and community settings.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress, services provided, and any issues encountered.
- Maintained accurate records and documented client data in company databases.
Disability Support Worker
Thrive365 Pty
Redcliffe, QLD
11.2022 - Current
- Assisted in developing self-care skills such as personal hygiene practices.
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
- Managed challenging behaviors through positive reinforcement techniques.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as eating, dressing, and grooming.
- Transported clients to appointments, social events, and other activities as needed.
- Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths and wheelchairs by following safe lifting techniques.
- Provided assistance in the home environment including meal preparation and light housekeeping.
- Monitored client progress and reported any changes in behavior or health conditions to supervisor.
- Maintained records of services provided, client progress, and goals achieved.
- Administered medication according to doctor's orders and monitored side effects.
- Assisted individuals in performing wide range of housekeeping functions to develop levels of ability.
- Organized recreational and educational activities for clients according to individual needs.
- Recorded patient temperature, pulse and blood pressure to monitor health and well-being.
- Assist clients on proper use of adaptive equipment such as wheelchairs and walkers.
- Administered medication to patients according to strict schedules.
- Transported patients safely to social activities and doctors appointments.
Education
Master of Tourism And Hospitality Management
James Cook University
Brisbane, Queensland06-2024
Diploma in Community Service
Get My Course Australia
Queensland04-2024
Certification IV in Disability
Get My Course Australia
Queensland02-2024
B. Sc. Sociology And Anthropology
University of Nigeria Nsukka
Enugu State, Nigeria09-2007
Skills
- Personal Care Assistance
- Effective Communication
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Active Listening
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Time Management
- Recreational Activities
- Progress Documentation
- Incident Reports
- Individual Support Plans
- Behavior Support Plans
- Computer Skills
- Housekeeping Skills
- Toileting Assistance
- Daily Living Assistance
- Meal Planning
- Medication Schedules
- Client Transportation
Accomplishments
- Academic Excellence Award TR1 - James Cook University Brisbane, 2023
- Academic Excellence Award TR2- James Cook University Brisbane, 2023
Timeline
Social and Community Support Worker
Adorable Living Pty Ltd
01.2024 - Current
Disability Support Worker
Thrive365 Pty
11.2022 - Current
Master of Tourism And Hospitality Management
James Cook University
Diploma in Community Service
Get My Course Australia
Certification IV in Disability
Get My Course Australia
B. Sc. Sociology And Anthropology
University of Nigeria Nsukka
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