Hi, I’m
Zainab Sankoh
Officer,Australia
Summary
I'm a dedicated Disability Support Worker skilled at managing appointments and administering medication, helping with bathroom and personal care needs and keeping home environments neat and clean. good organisational skills with hardworking mentality and caring approach. I'm studying my Diploma of nursing in pursue of becoming an Enrolled Nurse at Holmesglen. I'm currently looking for employment in disability support or mental health to support me financially through my education. I've been working in disability and Age care support client with high needs for 3 years.
Overview
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Ermha 365
Mental Health Support Worker
05.2024 - Current
Afford Disability Australia
Disability Support Worker
08.2018 - Current
Job overview
- Transported clients to locations such as medical appointments and group meetings to maintain social connections and meet medical needs
- Completed general housekeeping work to help clients, including preparing healthy meals and keeping personal areas neat
- Assisted families in planning for meals and shopping for ingredients to meet nutritional plans
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses
- Helped clients maintain daily living standards by assisting with personal hygiene needs
- Administered medication to patients according to strict schedules
- Assisted patients with daily personal hygiene such as bathing, dressing and grooming
- Laundered clothing and bedding and changed linens to prevent spread of infection
- Followed company standards for patient care and support
Elly Kay ( Blue Cross)
Age Care
02.2020 - 03.2020
Job overview
- Provide friendly, compassionate support to the elderly by helping with daily living, personal care and hygiene
- Typical duties include showering, dressing and eating
- Provide emotional support and companionship
- Assist with self-medication such as taking tablets and applying creams
- Operate in a culturally diverse background with residents and co-workers
- Provide care and support for individuals with dementia
Education
IHNAQueen St
Diploma from Nursing
Caretraining
Certificate III from Individual Support
12.2019
Binnacle Training
Cert III in Allied Health from HLT AID003 First AID Training
12.2019
Skills
- CPR
- Anaphylaxis
- Emergency Life Support
- Administer Medication
- Aged care Support
- Sanitation care and manual handling
- Good communication skills
- Cooking
- Customer service skills
- Bathing and grooming
- Emotional support
- Housekeeping skills
References
- Ibrahim, Supervisor at Morcare, 04015791253
- Liz, Senior Nurse at Elly Kay, 0469650601
Timeline
Mental Health Support Worker
Ermha 365
05.2024 - Current
Age Care
Elly Kay ( Blue Cross)
02.2020 - 03.2020
Disability Support Worker
Afford Disability Australia
08.2018 - Current
Caretraining
Certificate III from Individual Support
Binnacle Training
Cert III in Allied Health from HLT AID003 First AID Training
IHNA
Diploma from Nursing
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