Wayne Kelly
Central Coast NSW,NSW
Summary
Dedicated Disability Support Worker skilled at managing appointments and administering medication, helping with bathroom and personal care needs and keeping home environments neat and clean. Good organizational skills with hardworking mentality and caring approach. Compassionate support worker with several years of experience. Well-versed in helping individuals living with disabilities. Knowledgeable about providing daily living support, preparing meals and assisting with personal mobility. Background includes successfully managing documentation and daily living support needs for disabled clients. Good organizational skills with a hardworking mentality and caring approach. i also love working in high pressure situation's and high need clients.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Disability Support Worker
24/7 Disability services and activity hub
Wyong , NSW
12.2022 - Current
- Facilitated communication between nonverbal individuals using sign language or other methods.
- Assisted in developing self-care skills such as personal hygiene practices.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as eating, dressing, and grooming.
- Monitored client progress and reported any changes in behavior or health conditions to supervisor.
- Administered medication according to doctor's orders and monitored side effects.
- Managed challenging behaviors through positive reinforcement techniques.
- Organized recreational and educational activities for clients according to individual needs.
- Developed strategies to help individuals cope with their disability.
- Encouraged independence by teaching skills needed for everyday life.
- Collaborated with other professionals to develop treatment plans for clients.
- Maintained records of services provided, client progress, and goals achieved.
- Transported clients to appointments, social events, and other activities as needed.
- Provided assistance in the home environment including meal preparation and light housekeeping.
- Created detailed and individualized plans to best support patients.
- Collaborated with community workers to implement exciting social activity programs within facility.
- Transported clients to and from medical and mental health appointments with assigned vehicle.
- Guided clients in development of skills and strategies for dealing with individual problems.
Truck Driver
Onsite Rentals
Newcastle
02.2018 - 11.2022
- Adhered strictly to company policies concerning alcohol use while operating a commercial motor vehicle.
- Followed appropriate safety procedures for transporting hazardous materials when applicable.
- Filled out paperwork accurately at each stop along route including bills of lading and trip sheets.
- Inspected truck before and after trips, ensuring all safety regulations were followed.
- Participated in training sessions related to defensive driving techniques, new technologies used in trucks and trailers, accident prevention methods.
- Verified load against shipping papers to ensure accuracy of shipment.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations including inclement weather conditions or traffic delays while remaining calm under pressure.
- Performed daily pre-trip inspections on vehicles to ensure safe operation on the roadways.
- Loaded and unloaded cargo using forklifts or other material handling equipment.
- Maintained records such as vehicle logs, records of cargo, or billing statements in accordance with regulations.
Truck Driver
Aclass hire
Wyong, NSW
02.2016 - 01.2018
- Adhered strictly to company policies concerning alcohol use while operating a commercial motor vehicle.
- Followed appropriate safety procedures for transporting hazardous materials when applicable.
- Filled out paperwork accurately at each stop along route including bills of lading and trip sheets.
- Inspected truck before and after trips, ensuring all safety regulations were followed.
- Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
- Performed pre- and post-trip safety and maintenance checks to mitigate hazards.
Courier
Jem Couriers
Newcastle , NSW
04.2014 - 01.2016
- Delivered items to residential addresses within specified time frames.
- Followed safety protocols when loading, unloading, driving, and delivering items.
- Performed regular maintenance checks on vehicles including oil changes and tire rotations.
- Operated pallet jacks to move large parcels across warehouses and facilities.
- Maintained accurate records of deliveries and pick-ups using computerized tracking systems.
- Communicated with customers to coordinate delivery times.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations requiring immediate action.
Education
High School Diploma -
Northlakes High School
San Remo10-1990
Skills
- Independent Living Support
- Incident Reports
- Case Management
- Disability Services
- Progress Documentation
- Individual Support Plans
- Client Needs Assessment
- Client Education
- Relationship Building
- Daily Living Requirements
- Personal Care
- Personal care assistance
- Documentation skills
- Creative Thinking
- First-aid and CPR
- Daily living assistance
- Toileting assistance
- Flexible Schedule
- Youth Services
- Personal Growth Support
- Goal setting and planning
- Positive Reinforcement
- Medication schedules
- Health meals and snacks
- Client Transportation
- Social Skills Development
- Disability Awareness
- Life Skills Training
- Meal Planning
- Recreational Activities
- Client Confidentiality
- Lifestyle Support
- Grooming support
- Feeding Assistance
- Mobility support
Certification
Currently studying cer3 in disability support.
Accomplishments
Was a nominee for support worker of the year 2023.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
24/7 Disability services and activity hub
12.2022 - Current
Truck Driver
Onsite Rentals
02.2018 - 11.2022
Truck Driver
Aclass hire
02.2016 - 01.2018
Courier
Jem Couriers
04.2014 - 01.2016
High School Diploma -
Northlakes High School
Currently studying cer3 in disability support.
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