Elijah Precious Walekhwa
Royston Park,SA
Summary
Compassionate Disability Support Worker with a proven track record at Independence Disability Support, enhancing clients' quality of life through exceptional personal care and emotional support. Skilled in daily living assistance and relationship building, I foster trust and resilience, ensuring clients thrive in their independence and well-being.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Disability Support Worker
Independence Disability Support
01.2024 - 01.2025
- 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.
- 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.
Support Worker
Kakuma Refugee Camp
11.2018 - 01.2023
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Helped clients manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
- Enhanced the quality of care for clients by providing personalized support and assistance with daily living activities.
- Transported clients to appointments, shopping venues and entertainment events according to determined schedule.
- Developed strong rapport with clients by consistently demonstrating respect, understanding, and genuine concern for their wellbeing.
- Established trusting relationships with clients and their families through empathetic communication and active listening.
- Adapted quickly to changing work environments while maintaining high levels of productivity and professionalism under pressure.
Education
Diploma - Community Health Development
African Institute
Kenya10.2017
Diploma Of Education - Diploma In Sports And Fitness Instruction
Moi University
Kenya 11.2014
Skills
- Daily living assistance
- Problem-solving
- Housekeeping and meal preparation
- Personal care
- Independent living support
- Relationship building
- Disability awareness
- Documentation skills
- Client confidentiality
- Incident reports
- Disability services
- Mobility support
- Computer skills
- Household chores
- Dressing assistance
- Emotional support
- Personal growth support
- Client transportation
- Elderly care
- Grooming support
- Behavior support plans
- Lifestyle support
- Compassionate care
Certification
- Certificate 3 in disability
- First Aid and CPR Certificate
- Manual handling Certificate
- Drivers license
- NDIS certificate
- Covid-19 vaccination and booster
- Medical competency
- Police check
Additional Information
Interests : Family and friends, music ,Fitness
Community: High school volunteer programs to assist in
Involvement: disability facilities and fitness trainer
Visa status : prospective marriage visa 300
REFEREES
Provided when required
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
Independence Disability Support
01.2024 - 01.2025
Support Worker
Kakuma Refugee Camp
11.2018 - 01.2023
Diploma - Community Health Development
African Institute
Diploma Of Education - Diploma In Sports And Fitness Instruction
Moi University
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