Winnifred Okoro
Pallara,QLD
Summary
Compassionate Disability Support Worker with expertise in personal care, community access, and behavioral support. Proven ability to enhance client independence and well-being while maintaining meticulous documentation and collaborating with families. Dedicated Disability Support Worker skilled in medication assistance, health monitoring, and holistic care. Experience in fostering community participation and ensuring client dignity. Committed to improving client outcomes through effective collaboration with families and health professionals. Empathetic professional with strong skills in personal care and progress reporting. Experienced in assisting clients with daily living tasks and facilitating community engagement, focused on delivering comprehensive support tailored to individual needs.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Disability Support Worker
multicap Ltd
brisbane, QLD
08.2022 - 01.2025
- Provide one-on-one support to clients with various physical, intellectual, and psychosocial disabilities.
- Support daily living tasks, including personal hygiene, meal preparation, medical administration, and household tasks.
- Facilitate community participation, such as attending events, shopping, and social activities, to improve independence and well-being.
- Monitor client progress and maintain accurate documentation and incident reports in line with NDIS requirements.
- Collaborate with families, medical professionals, and allied health providers to ensure holistic care.
- Uphold dignity, privacy, and respect in all interactions with clients.
- Assisted clients with mobility and personal care routines.
Disability Support Worker
Health care Australia
brisbane, QLD
06.2020 - 01.2023
- Supported individuals with disabilities in daily living activities.
- Assisted clients with mobility and personal care routines.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop care plans.
- Facilitated community engagement and social inclusion for clients.
- Documented client progress and maintained accurate records.
- Implemented behavioral support strategies for diverse needs.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to clients.
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
- Managed challenging behaviors through positive reinforcement techniques.
Education
Associate of Arts - Certificate IV in Individual Support
Arizona College
Melbourne, VIC02-2022
Associate of Arts - Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
Banister Technical
Melbourne, VIC08-2018
High School Diploma -
Ogbor Hill High School
Nigeria08-2010
Skills
- Personal care and hygiene assistance
- Behavioral and emotional support
- Community access and engagement
- medication assistance and health monitoring
- Documentation and progress reporting
- Manual handling and hoist use
- Cultural sensitivity and empathy
- Excellent communication and teamwork
- Problem solving and crisis response
- NDIS compliance and safeguarding
- Ability to work under pressure and on time
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
multicap Ltd
08.2022 - 01.2025
Disability Support Worker
Health care Australia
06.2020 - 01.2023
Associate of Arts - Certificate IV in Individual Support
Arizona College
Associate of Arts - Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
Banister Technical
High School Diploma -
Ogbor Hill High School
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