Yvonne Gitonga
Noble Park,Select
Summary
Caring and Compassionate Disability Support Worker skilled at working with individuals living with disabilities and providing support and care for the aged too. Versed in daily living support, personal care, meal preparation and mobility assistance. Offers excellent interpersonal and communication skills developed through field experience.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Disability Support Worker
Healthscope
06.2023 - 12.2024
- Delivered compassionate personal care, assisting with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
- Maintained safety with tidy, clean, and hazard-free home environments.
- Administered medications according to prescribed protocols, ensuring proper dosage and adherence to schedules.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Prepared nutritious meals to meet individual dietary needs for clients.
- Adhered to company requirements for client interactions and care standards.
- Handled emergency situations with a calm and focused demeanour, following established protocols to ensure resident safety.
- Provided high level of physical support by lifting, adjusting, and moving clients.
- Conducted regular safety checks within the residential facility, identifying potential hazards and addressing them promptly.
- Enhanced residents'' quality of life by providing personalized care and support tailored to individual needs.
- Maintained accurate documentation of resident progress, incidents, and communication with family members or guardians.
- Provided transportation assistance for residents attending appointments or community outings as needed.
- Communicated effectively with families regarding resident progress and concerns while maintaining confidentiality guidelines.
- Managed challenging behaviours effectively through de-escalation techniques and crisis intervention strategies.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance skills and stay current on industry best practices.
- Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, clent behaviours, and incidents.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
Personal Care Assistant
Jewish Care
05.2023 - 09.2024
- Bed transferring residents and manual handling using facility provided equipments e.g Hoists (including ceiling and mobile hoists), transfer belts, slide sheets, adjustable beds, wheelchairs, walking frames, and walking aids (such as canes).
- Assisted with transferring and positioning clients, ensuring proper body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury for both parties.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Adapted quickly to new client situations, building rapport through active listening skills and an empathetic approach towards individual needs.
- Assisted with personal care such as showering, dressing, grooming and medication reminders.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep, and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, promptly reporting any abnormal findings to medical professionals for further evaluation.
- Built strong relationships with residents to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Maintained current knowledge of best practices in personal care through ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Engaged residents in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Prevented injuries through diligent observation of the environment and prompt intervention when needed during mobility assistance tasks.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep residents bedrooms clean.
Disabilty Support Worker
Stellar Care
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients. Manual handling, bed transfers using hoisting, mobility etc.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Transported clients to appointments, shopping venues and entertainment events according to determined schedule.
- Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
- Promoted community integration by providing extensive physical, emotional and social support.
- Visited home environments to help clients develop comprehensive life, technical and job skills.
- Assisted clients in identifying community resources and connecting with appropriate services.
- Documented client progress and activities in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
- Participated in professional development and training opportunities to enhance clinical skills.
Disability Support Worker
Magnolia Centered Care
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Developed strong interpersonal relationships with clients, earning their trust and respect through consistent empathy and understanding.
- Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
- 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.
- Maintained safety with tidy, clean, and hazard-free home environments.
- Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviours, and incidents.
- Coordinated transportation arrangements for clients to attend medical appointments or partake in social activities safely.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviours to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Conducted in-home visits to provide supportive services.
- Delivered exceptional personal care services, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding assistance.
- Provided high level of physical support by lifting, adjusting, and moving clients.
- Provided emotional support to clients during challenging times, fostering resilience and coping skills.
- Communicated regularly with family members about client progress, addressing any concerns or questions promptly.
Education
Certificate IV in Disability
Arizona Collage
Melbourne, VIC04-2023
Skills
- Personal care (ie Grooming and Bathing)
- Manual Handling
- Bed transfers and Hoisting
- Mobility aids
- Independent living support
- Medication administration
- Lifestyle Support
- Companionship and Emotional Support
- Problem-solving
- Documentation and reporting
- Housekeeping and meal preparation
- Daily living assistance
Certification
- Manual Handling Certificate
- Medication Management
- First Aid and CPR Certificate
- Hand Hygiene for Clinical Healthcare Workers
- Basic Food Hygiene
- Dementia Awareness
- Epilepsy Awareness
- Infection Control For Disability Support Workers
Important Checks
- Current Police Check
- NDIS Screening Check
- Working With Children's Check
- Covid 19 Vaccine Certificate
- Flu vaccine Certificate
- Full Australian Driving Licence
- NDIS Supporting Safe and Enjoyable Meals
- NDIS Workers Orientation Module
- NDIS Supporting Effective Communication Module
- COVID 19 - Aged Care Modules
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
Healthscope
06.2023 - 12.2024
Personal Care Assistant
Jewish Care
05.2023 - 09.2024
Disabilty Support Worker
Stellar Care
08.2022 - 06.2023
Disability Support Worker
Magnolia Centered Care
01.2022 - 12.2022
Certificate IV in Disability
Arizona Collage
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