Wendy Holland
San Remo NSW
Summary
Hardworking Disability Support Worker dedicated to comprehensive, compassionate and individualized patient care. Manages appointments and medication, assists with bathing and grooming and maintains tidy environments. Expert in Type disability support.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Disability Support Worker
Ability Options
09.2018 - Current
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
- Developed strong interpersonal relationships with clients, earning their trust and respect through consistent empathy and understanding.
- Supported clients in maintaining a clean living space by assisting with household tasks such as laundry, meal preparation, and general tidying.
- Enhanced quality of life for clients with physical and intellectual disabilities through compassionate care and assistance.
- Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviors, and incidents.
- Prepared nutritious meals to meet individual dietary needs for clients.
- Provided high level of physical support by lifting, adjusting, and moving clients.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Provided emotional support to clients during challenging times, fostering resilience and coping skills.
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Promoted a safe and inclusive environment for all clients by enforcing policies and procedures consistently.
- Coordinated transportation arrangements for clients to attend medical appointments or partake in social activities safely.
- Facilitated community integration for clients by organizing outings, social events, and other opportunities for engagement.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Conducted regular assessments of client needs to identify potential areas of growth or improvement within their care plan structure.
Education
Certificate III - Aged Care/Disability Support
Verto Training
The Entrance NSW03.2018
Skills
- Daily living assistance
- Housekeeping and meal preparation
- Personal Care
- Independent Living Support
- Documentation skills
- Documentation And Reporting
- Incident Reports
- Mobility support
- Computer Skills
- Meal Planning
- Health and safety
- Individual Support Plans
- Household chores
- Client Transportation
- Medication organization
- Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED (First Aid CPR AED)
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
Ability Options
09.2018 - Current
Certificate III - Aged Care/Disability Support
Verto Training
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