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Wayne Ostler

Camberwell,VIC

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated Homecare Worker with extensive experience at Mecwacare 'in home' homecare' and Australian HomeCare Residential worker within independent living facility. Skilled in fostering client independence through effective communication and emotional support. Proven ability in conflict management and proficient in client transfer techniques. Committed to delivering high-quality care and enhancing the well-being of clients with diverse needs.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Homecare Worker With Agedcare Clients

Mecwacare
03.2019 - Current

Assist clients with Showering

Provide respite care. Play games. Go for walks

General cleaning of homes- mopping, sweeping, dusting, making beds etc

Shopping

Residential Care Worker

Australian Homecare
07.1998 - 07.2016
Independent living in aSupported accommodation context. Thirteen long term clients in fully self contained units and two respite units.All bar one client have an Acquired Brain Injury, and all have physical disabilities that vary from individual to individual.
  • Duties included (morning shift)
  • Transferring people out of bed
  • Personal care/bowel routine/ grooming/dressing.
  • clients participated with what they could do for themselves ie make their own meals, , do their own housework, keep their specialist appointments, make their way around in the outside community. Any of these tasks were assisted by a carer, if needed
  • Use of hoists, slide boards, slide sheets and other assistive technologies appropriate for people with disabilities.
  • Job related training for including back care, infection control, anger management, client independence

Education

Certificate 4 disability work - people with disabilities

Box HIll Insititute
2006

Higher School Certificate - Humanities and science subjects

Lakeside High School
1980

Skills

  • Excellent interpersonal skills that encourage good personal relations with staff, management and clients alike
  • In addition, great communication skills used particularly to provide emotional support for clients Positive statements for when clients are depressed, clear statements for when they are confused
  • Good conflict management skills Never easy, but is useful for stable team environments and for residents/clients who have poor emotional management
  • Relationship/team building- Can laugh often at work Can receive criticism and also give feedback Am generally easy going
  • Commitment to quality and service- I do the best i can with each project i do
  • First aid and CPR certification current
  • Back Care training/Client transfer skills and some manual handling skills

Timeline

Homecare Worker With Agedcare Clients

Mecwacare
03.2019 - Current

Residential Care Worker

Australian Homecare
07.1998 - 07.2016

Higher School Certificate - Humanities and science subjects

Lakeside High School

Certificate 4 disability work - people with disabilities

Box HIll Insititute

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