Yvette Sillah
Salisbury Plain,SA
Summary
Compassionate Disability Support Worker with 5 years of experience. Well-versed in helping individuals living with disabilities. Knowledgeable about providing daily living support, preparing meals and assisting with personal mobility.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Disability Support Worker
AFFINITY ALLIANCE
Adelaide , SA
02.2024 - Current
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as eating, dressing, and grooming.
- Provided emotional support to individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
- Monitored client progress and reported any changes in behavior or health conditions to supervisor.
- 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.
- Transported clients to appointments, social events, and other activities as needed.
- Instructed clients on proper use of adaptive equipment such as wheelchairs and walkers.
- Maintained records of services provided, client progress, and goals achieved.
- Communicated regularly with families of disabled individuals regarding care plans and updates.
- Conducted assessments of client abilities and needs to create individualized care plans.
- Provided assistance in the home environment including meal preparation and light housekeeping.
- Participated in team meetings with supervisors, doctors, nurses, therapists.
- Advised family members on how best to provide care for disabled loved ones.
- Assisted in developing self-care skills such as personal hygiene practices.
- Administered medication according to doctor's orders and monitored side effects.
- Managed challenging behaviors through positive reinforcement techniques.
- Facilitated communication between nonverbal individuals using sign language or other methods.
- Helped disabled persons access community resources such as housing options or job training programs.
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
Disability Support Worker
Estara/PQSA
Adelaide , SA
09.2019 - 06.2024
- Provided emotional and practical support to vulnerable adults.
- Organised leisure activities for clients in the community.
- Accompanied clients to medical appointments and assisted them with their daily needs.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as eating, dressing, and grooming.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
THINK EDUCATION
Adelaide Some College (No Degree) - Certificate Four in Disability
JOB Training Institute
Adelaide Some College (No Degree) - Health Assistant
TAFE
Adelaide Skills
- Self-Care Promotion
- Assistive Technology
- Community Integration
- Multicultural Sensitivity
- Transportation Assistance
- Family liaison
- Transfer Techniques
- Individualized support plans
Reference
- Available upon request.
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
AFFINITY ALLIANCE
02.2024 - Current
Disability Support Worker
Estara/PQSA
09.2019 - 06.2024
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
THINK EDUCATION
Some College (No Degree) - Certificate Four in Disability
JOB Training Institute
Some College (No Degree) - Health Assistant
TAFE
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