Kylee Smith
Support Worker
6 Harding Pl, Feilding,MWT
Summary
Compassionate, empathetic and possesses a gentle touch and caring attitude centered on treating people with dignity and respect. Expertise in reliability and empathy. Collaborative team player with strong clinical and interpersonal skills. Available 45 hours per week, preferably week days, but willing to do weekends and evenings.
Experienced disability carer, knowledgeable about patient safety, personal grooming assistance and housekeeping. Remains current on relevant medical conditions and working with qualified healthcare staff to maximize care. Devoted to patient physical comfort and emotional support.
Caring Disability Support Worker skilled at working with individuals living with disabilities and health issues. Versed in daily living support, meal preparation and mobility assistance. Offers excellent interpersonal and communication skills developed through field experience. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges, interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Disability Support Worker
Drake Medox Health Services
Palmerston North, MWT
01.2016 - Current
- Provide high level of physical support by lifting, adjusting and moving client.
- Transport patient via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Prepared nutritious meals to meet individual dietary needs for clients.
- Conferred with supervisor to discuss patient condition and medical care.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients.
- Kept accurate records for client files and handled related paperwork.
- Checked medication schedules and patient needs to enforce medication administration standards team-wide.
- Adhered to company requirements for patient interactions and care standards.
- Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviors and incidents.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Designed individualized plans detailing daily activities and needs for patients.
- Worked with medical teams, patients and families to implement effective treatment plans.
- Organized clinical documentation, treatment plans and referrals.
Disability Support Carer (Tetraplegic)
Health Care NZ -Geneva
Palmerston North, MWT
11.2005 - 09.2008
- Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
- Prepared nutritious meals to meet individual dietary needs for clients.
- Maintained safety with tidy, clean and hazard-free home environments.
- Entertained, conversed and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
- Kept accurate records for client files and handled related paperwork.
- Provided high level of physical support by lifting, adjusting and moving clients.
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Checked medication schedules and patient needs to enforce medication administration standards team-wide.
- Conferred with supervisor to discuss patient condition and medical care.
- Adhered to company requirements for patient interactions and care standards.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients.
- Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviors and incidents.
Customer Service Assistant
Countdown Supermarket
Hamilton, WKO
06.2004 - 02.2005
- Listened to customer requests and suggested additional menu items as appropriate to upsell products.
- Promoted new or high-value food items by creating attractive displays in cases and other customer-facing areas.
- Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
- Carefully prepared orders by slicing, weighing and packaging cheeses and meats and accurately calculated prices.
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Prevented food spoilage by monitoring dates, rotating stock and following proper storage procedures.
- Greeted customers at counter to fulfill requests and answer questions.
Shoe Salesperson
Shoe Warehouse
Hamilton, WKO
06.2004 - 11.2004
- Organized store merchandise racks by size, style and color to maintain clean, visually-appealing showroom.
- Selected, recommended and helped obtain or locate merchandise based on customer desires and needs.
- Measured customers' feet using Brannock device to determine proper shoe size.
- Grew product knowledge and fashion expertise continually, helped customers find shoes to complement outfits and suggested items to match needs.
- Managed efficient cash register operations.
- Prioritized helping customers over completing other routine tasks in store.
- Monitored customers for signs of security concerns and escalated issues to management.
- Provided exceptional services and pleasant shopping experiences to retail customers.
Disability Support Carer
Private In Home
Hamilton, WKO
02.2003 - 02.2004
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Entertained, conversed and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
- Conferred with supervisor to discuss patient condition and medical care.
Disability Support Carer (Tetraplegic)
Private Care
Palmerston North, MWT
04.2002 - 02.2003
- Engaged patient in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patient to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patient move around personal and public spaces.
- Assisted client with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Changed dressings, bandages and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
Education
No Degree - Year 9,10 & 11 2000-20002
Feilding HS, Freyberg HS & Awatapu College
Feilding, MWT, Palmerston North MWT 04.2001 -
Skills
Daily living assistance
undefinedTimeline
Disability Support Worker
Drake Medox Health Services
01.2016 - Current
Disability Support Carer (Tetraplegic)
Health Care NZ -Geneva
11.2005 - 09.2008
Customer Service Assistant
Countdown Supermarket
06.2004 - 02.2005
Shoe Salesperson
Shoe Warehouse
06.2004 - 11.2004
Disability Support Carer
Private In Home
02.2003 - 02.2004
Disability Support Carer (Tetraplegic)
Private Care
04.2002 - 02.2003
No Degree - Year 9,10 & 11 2000-20002
Feilding HS, Freyberg HS & Awatapu College
04.2001 -
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