Alan Mathews
Townsville City ,QLD
Summary
Dedicated Disability Support Worker skilled at managing appointments and administering medication, helping with bathroom and personal care needs and keeping home environments neat and clean. Good organizational skills with hardworking mentality and caring approach.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Crisis Support Worker
St. Vincent De Paul Men's Hostel
Townsville , Queensland
12.2021 - Current
- Conducted assessments of client needs, strengths, and resources to develop treatment plans.
- Developed individualized service plans with clients to address their identified goals.
- Assisted clients in accessing community resources such as housing, food pantries, and transportation options.
- Collaborated with family members to provide comprehensive support services to clients.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress and interactions according to agency standards.
- Attended team meetings and provided feedback on case updates and treatment recommendations.
- Participated in professional development activities such as seminars, workshops, trainings.
- Completed intake assessments with patients and drafted community re-entry plans following treatment.
Disability Support Worker
We2Care
Townsville , Queensland
08.2020 - 11.2022
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as eating, dressing, and grooming.
- Provided emotional support to individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
- Monitored client progress and reported any changes in behavior or health conditions to supervisor.
- Encouraged independence by teaching skills needed for everyday life.
- Transported clients to appointments, social events, and other activities as needed.
- Maintained records of services provided, client progress, and goals achieved.
- Assisted in developing self-care skills such as personal hygiene practices.
- Administered medication according to doctor's orders and monitored side effects.
- Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
Education
Master of Social Work - Social Work
James Cook University Townsville
Townsville, QLD11-2021
Skills
- Cleaning
- Transportation Assistance
- Housekeeping and meal preparation
- Self-Care Promotion
- Case Management
- Client Needs Assessment
- Incident Reports
- Risk Assessments
- Emotional Support
- Housekeeping skills
- Personal care assistance
- Documentation And Reporting
Languages
English
Full Professional
Malayalam
Native/ Bilingual
Tamil
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Crisis Support Worker
St. Vincent De Paul Men's Hostel
12.2021 - Current
Disability Support Worker
We2Care
08.2020 - 11.2022
Master of Social Work - Social Work
James Cook University Townsville
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