Jennifer (kaitlin) Page
Levin,LVN
Summary
Dedicated Support Worker with almost 10 years experience, skilled in a number of areas to adapt to individual challenges. Proven ability to enhance clients' quality of life through effective communication and positive reinforcement techniques. Committed to fostering independence and emotional well-being while collaborating with out-of-house teams to address individual needs.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Disability Support Worker
Tautoko Options
Levin, Horowhenua/Kapiti
01.2020 - Current
- Assisted individuals in performing wide range of housekeeping functions to develop levels of ability.
- Guided clients in development of skills and strategies for dealing with individual problems.
- Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Educated clients on options to assist in making informed decisions.
- Managed challenging behaviors through positive reinforcement techniques.
- Provided information to access financial assistance, legal aid or housing.
- Participated in team meetings with supervisors, doctors, nurses, therapists.
- Provided assistance in the home environment including meal preparation and light housekeeping.
- Provided emotional support to individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
Disability Support Worker
Healthcare NZ
Himatangi, Palmerston North
09.2015 - 06.2021
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths and wheelchairs by following safe lifting techniques.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as eating, dressing, and grooming.
- Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
- Administered medication to patients according to strict schedules.
- Lifted, moved and adjusted clients to ambulate individuals for diverse needs.
- Communicated regularly with families of disabled individuals regarding care plans and updates.
- Provided assistance in the home environment including meal preparation and light housekeeping.
- Modified treatment plans to accommodate changes in clients' health or progress.
- Collaborated with other professionals to assess client needs.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Education
Health And Disability level 3
Careerforce
New Zealand01-2018
Health, Disability & Age Support
Careerforce
01-2016
Licence Controller Qualification
Service IQ
01-2015
Food Health And Safety
Trade&Commerce
Levin, NZ01-2012
General Studies
Teen Parent Unit
Stratford, NZ01-2011
Agriculture
Horticulture Course
Stratford, NZ01-2010
Skills
- Medication administration
- Client assessment
- Activities of daily living
- Behavior management
- Meal preparation
- Financial assistance access
- Safety protocols
- Positive reinforcement
- Activity coordination
- Client advocacy
- Emotional support
- Effective communication
- Collaborative teamwork
- Time management
- Decision making
- Crisis intervention
- Problem solving
- Conflict resolution
- Employment support
- Individualized support
- Community outreach
- Recreational activities
Certification
- full class 1 drivers license
- ncea levels 1,2 & 3
- new zealand certificate in health & wellbeing level 3 support work
- national certificate in health, disability and aged support (foundation skills) level 2
- 167 food health and safety
- 497 demonstrate knowledge of workplace health and safety requirements
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
Tautoko Options
01.2020 - Current
Disability Support Worker
Healthcare NZ
09.2015 - 06.2021
Health And Disability level 3
Careerforce
Health, Disability & Age Support
Careerforce
Licence Controller Qualification
Service IQ
Food Health And Safety
Trade&Commerce
General Studies
Teen Parent Unit
Agriculture
Horticulture Course
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