Ashlynbrenna Knight
Bay of plenty,Bay of Plenty
Summary
Reliable Support Worker offering 5 -year background promoting client development in day program and group home settings. Skilled in facilitating physical and educational activities and monitoring client progress. Observant and patient team player with passion for helping others.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
ACC Support Work
ACC
Bay Of Plenty, Tauranga
02.2024 - Current
- Administered medication according to company guidelines whilst monitoring its effectiveness.
- Supported clients to access education, training or employment opportunities.
- Delivered one-to-one sessions focused on developing communication skills, problem solving techniques, self-confidence building.
- Helped clients develop independent living skills, such as budgeting, cooking and cleaning.
- Encouraged service users to participate in social activities that promoted their physical health and mental wellbeing.
- Facilitated group sessions aimed at providing information regarding healthy lifestyles, substance misuse issues.
- Developed positive relationships with service users and maintained professional boundaries at all times.
- Helped clients develop coping mechanisms, technical abilities and job skills.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to enhance clients' well-being.
- Supported clients with mobility needs, including the use of wheelchairs and transfers.
- Conducted regular safety checks and risk assessments to ensure a secure environment for clients.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, such as personal hygiene and meal preparation.
Kaimahi Support Worker
Piriakau Hauora
Bay Of Plenty, Tauranga
02.2024 - Current
- Assisted with personal hygiene tasks such as toileting, showering and bathing, shaving and oral hygiene.
- Conducted regular safety checks of the home environment for hazards like slippery floors or broken furniture.
- Transported clients safely using a vehicle equipped with seatbelts or wheelchairs.
- Planned and cooked meals according to the nutritional needs of each client.
- Performed housekeeping duties, including laundry, vacuuming and dusting.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physician or other healthcare provider.
- Provided emotional support through active listening, empathy and compassion.
- Engaged in leisure activities with clients such as reading books together or playing board games.
- Maintained accurate records of client visits, treatments provided and progress notes.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
Education
Level 4 Disability Support - Support Worker
Open Polytechnic
Tauranga, NZ04-2025
Skills
- Medication Assistance
- Independent living skills
- Crisis intervention
- Client relationship management
- Record keeping
- Emotional support
- Written communication
- Calm under pressure
- PPE compliance
- Safety management
- Attention to detail
Timeline
ACC Support Work
ACC
02.2024 - Current
Kaimahi Support Worker
Piriakau Hauora
02.2024 - Current
Level 4 Disability Support - Support Worker
Open Polytechnic
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