VALERIE CHEROTICH KOECH
Rochford St, Kirwan ,QLD
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated social worker committed to empowering vulnerable individuals within the community. Strong advocate for client privacy, dignity, and diverse needs, with a proven track record of reliability and a robust work ethic. Eager to acquire new skills and concepts while striving for excellence in all endeavors. Actively seeking a position that fosters personal growth and professional development in the community service sector.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Support Worker
Kanda formerly (Southern Cross Support Services)
03.2023 - 02.2025
- Provide personal care to individuals with disabilities, including assistance with toileting, showering, dressing and good grooming.
- Assist with in-home support, including meal preparation.
- Utilizing manual handling techniques, to support individuals with mobility impairments including the use of hoist, sara-steady to sit and stand and pushing manual wheelchair.
- Maintain accurate documentation and reporting of client progress and behaviors.
- Ensure medication is taken on time and correctly and monitor medication schedules.
- Facilitate community access, including accompanying clients to appointments, activities, and events.
- Medication knowledge and training in: Epilepsy, diabetes, Asthma management, Bowel Care, Wound Care, Complex care, Infection control.
Support worker
Cure Care Australia
02.2023 - 12.2023
- Provide personal care to individuals with disabilities, including assistance with toileting, showering, dressing and good grooming.
- Assist with in-home support, including general housework including, cooking.
- Utilizing manual handling techniques, to support individuals with mobility impairments including the use of hoist, sara-steady to sit and stand and pushing manual wheelchair.
- Maintain accurate documentation and reporting of client progress and behaviors.
- Ensure medication is taken on time and correctly and monitor medication schedules.
- Facilitate community access, including accompanying clients to appointments, activities, and events.
Education
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Southern Cross University
Gold Coast, QLD09-2025
Certificate III in Individual Support - Disability
Arizona College
01.2023
Skills
- Completed NDIS orientation module
- Up-to-date first aid and CPR training
- Up-to-date yellow card status
- Up-to-date Blue Card status
- Up-to-date vaccination status
- Training in Epilepsy, Diabetes management, Asthma management, Bowel care, Wound Care, Complex care, Infection control
Certification
- Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)- Arizona College (2023)
- NDIS New Workers Orientation Module -up to date
- First Aid & CPR- valid up to date
- Yellow Card- valid up to date
- Blue Card- valid up to date
- Fully Vaccinated -valid up to date
- Training in Epilepsy, Diabetes management, Asthma management, Bowel care, Wound Care, Complex care, Infection control
Education, Skills & Certifications
Languages written and spoken; Swahili, Turkish, English
Timeline
Support Worker
Kanda formerly (Southern Cross Support Services)
03.2023 - 02.2025
Support worker
Cure Care Australia
02.2023 - 12.2023
Certificate III in Individual Support - Disability
Arizona College
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Southern Cross University