Penelope Holt
Hallett
Summary
Caring Disability Support Worker skilled at working with individuals living with Multiple Sclerosis, Anxiety, Hearing Impaired, Cerebral Palsy, Diabetes, Echolalia, Down Syndrome, Willy Prado Syndrome and a variety of other issues. Versed in daily living support, meal preparation, and mobility assistance. Offers excellent interpersonal and communication skills developed through field experience.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Disability Support Worker
Novita Children's Services
05.2023 - Current
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Drive 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.
- Maintained safety with tidy, clean, and hazard-free home environments.
- Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviors, and incidents.
- Prepared nutritious meals to meet individual dietary needs for clients.
- Provided high level of physical support by lifting, adjusting, and moving clients.
- Help clients to maintain house, run errands, manage laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping and menu planning.
- Provided emotional support to clients during challenging times, fostering resilience and coping skills.
- Assisted clients in reaching personal goals through targeted skill-building activities and therapeutic interventions.
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Promoted a safe and inclusive environment for all clients by enforcing policies and procedures consistently.
- Implemented behavior management techniques when required for the safety of both clients and staff members involved.
- Coordinated transportation arrangements for clients to attend medical appointments or partake in social activities safely.
- Manage medications effectively for clients under strict supervision from healthcare professionals, ensuring adherence to prescribed treatment plans.
- Keep accurate records for client files and handled related paperwork.
- Adhered to company requirements for patient interactions and care standards.
- Worked closely with therapists and other specialists to implement prescribed interventions consistently, leading to measurable improvements in client functioning.
- Communicate via IPad Eye gaze program, Proloquo2Go program and basic Auslan Sign Language.
- Independent living support and overnight respite.
Disability Support Worker
Amity Care Services
10.2021 - 04.2023
- Checked medication schedules and patient needs to enforce medication administration standards team-wide.
- Maintained detailed records of patient progress, documentation of services and case notes.
- Prepared nutritious meals to meet individual dietary needs for clients.
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
- Provided high level of physical support by lifting, adjusting, and moving clients.
- Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviors, and incidents.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Kept accurate records for client files and handled related paperwork.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Current First Aid and CPR
- Working with Children Victoria
- NDIS Certification
Certificate III in Individual Support
TAFE Gippsland - Warragul Campus
07.2021 - 12.2021
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Was on placement for three weeks and at the end of placement, was offered a permanent position. I declined offer as l had already commenced employment with Amity Care Service.
Accounts Payable Manager
Asset Flooring Group Pty Ltd
03.2018 - 06.2021
- Input all relevant transactions and supervised properly within accounting system.
- Developed reports for senior management to outline expenditures, vendor spend and forecasting.
- Partnered with finance team to complete month-end accruals and account reconciliations.
- Coordinated accounts payable functions and improved workflow for 50 installers.
- Closely monitored accounts to post timely payments and resolve billing discrepancies.
Education
Certificate III in Individual Support - Support Worker
TAFE Gippsland - Victoria
12.2021
Skills
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Medication Schedules
- Household Chores
- Mental and Physical Exercise
- Documentation Skills
- Mobility Support
- Daily Logs
- Grooming and Bathing
- Appointment Organization
- Meal Planning
- Client Transportation
- Personal Growth Support
- Electronic Medical Record Software
- Seizure Management
- Infection Control Procedures
- Patient Toileting
Family, Gardening, Decorating and renovations, Genealogy, Horses and Cooking
I have been married to my wonderful husband David for 37 years.
We have a Daughter Grace 33 years old, who is married with two children and a son Stuart 26 years old who is single.
I moved to Hallett in April 2023, to join my Husband after we brought this property during Covid19 four years ago. We are passionately renovating our 1894 cottage to its former Victorian glory, inside and out.
I have been researching my family genealogy for 30 plus years and have a lot of interesting stories.
Always willing to help and learn.
Referee's
Aaron Martin 0417 431 800 Prior General Manager Asset Flooring (VIC)
Priscilla Thomas 1800 426 489 Co owner Amity Care Services (VIC)
Christine Sharp 0404 998 290 Work colleague Amity Care Services (VIC)
Tiffany Vincent 0435 459 952 Ex Work colleague Amity Care Services (VIC)
Chantelle 0430 371 258 Physiotherapist for Amity participant (VIC)
Chelsea Bryan Senior Disability Support Worker Clare (SA)
Kathleen Dautzenberg Service Coordinator Clare (SA)
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
Novita Children's Services
05.2023 - Current
Disability Support Worker
Amity Care Services
10.2021 - 04.2023
Certificate III in Individual Support
TAFE Gippsland - Warragul Campus
07.2021 - 12.2021
Accounts Payable Manager
Asset Flooring Group Pty Ltd
03.2018 - 06.2021
Certificate III in Individual Support - Support Worker
TAFE Gippsland - Victoria
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