Alek Yong Deng
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Compassionate mental health support worker with experience in providing emotional and daily living assistance to individuals struggling with mental health disorders. Strengths include crisis management, patient advocacy, and therapeutic communication skills. Known for fostering patient trust while promoting wellness and independence. Previous work has resulted in improved patient coping skills and overall mental wellbeing.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Disability Support Worker
Scope Australia
Melbourne, Victoria
01.2018 - Current
- Provided medication and appointment reminders to enhance client adherence.
- Assisted clients with daily personal care tasks, including toileting and clothing maintenance.
- Acted as companion during grocery shopping, errands, and community engagement activities.
- Followed physical therapist programs to promote fitness and wellness.
- Sourced educational and recreational activities to facilitate socialization.
- Aided during mealtimes with cooking and food preparation tasks.
- Collaborated with family and healthcare professionals to address client needs.
- Supported physically disabled individuals with transfers and mobility assistance.
Youth justice welfare workers (residential worker)
Essential Personnel Services
01.2018 - Current
- Guide and mentor them to pursue their career of choice
- Follow programs of the specialists to ensure physical fitness and wellness
- Taught life skills and coping mechanisms to residential population
- Bonded with youth in empathic, caring environment to reduce trauma and emotional distress
- Organized outings for enrichment and societal reintroduction
- Coordinated family visits, medical appointments, and therapy sessions for youth residents
- Reported to case managers and director about day-to-day interactions and specific target populations
Youth Support Worker
24hour Priority Care
Melbourne, Victoria
01.2020 - 09.2022
- Facilitated societal reintegration for at-risk youths post-institutionalization.
- Managed budget adherence and expense reporting for youth programs.
- Monitored behavior issues to identify trends and challenges.
- Evaluated activities to highlight positive behaviors and improvement opportunities.
Youth Development Professional
South Sudanese Australian Youth United (SSAYU)
Melbourne, Victoria
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Organized cultural programs to engage youth and foster community connections.
- Coordinated transportation services for youth between home and supervised drop-in center.
- Conducted academic activities, implementing peer tutoring groups and recruiting volunteers.
- Provided catering services during basketball sessions to support youth engagement.
Disability Support Worker
Accommodation Care & Solution
Melbourne , Victoria
01.2016 - 04.2017
- Provided medication and appointment reminders to enhance client adherence.
- Assisted clients with personal care, including toileting, clothing maintenance, and transportation.
- Acted as companion during grocery shopping, errands, banking, and community activities.
- Followed physical therapist programs to promote fitness and overall wellness.
- Sourced educational and recreational activities to encourage social engagement.
- Aided clients during meal preparation and cooking tasks.
- Collaborated with families and healthcare professionals to meet comprehensive client needs.
- Supported physically disabled individuals with transfers and mobility throughout daily activities.
Education
Bachelor of Nutrition -
Torrens University
Online04.2025
Bachelor of Health Science - Health Promotion & Disability Inclusion
Deakin University
Burwood, VIC06-2018
Top Up Units/Training -
TMG College
Melbourne, VIC01.2018
Certificate IV in Disability -
JTI Dandenong
Dandenong, VIC01.2013
Certificate IV Childhood Education -
Dandenong
Melbourne, VICSkills
- Oral and written communication
- Computer proficiency
- Microsoft Office expertise
- Adaptability
- Problem solving
- Organizational skills
- Multi-tasking
- Resilience
- Empathy and emotional intelligence
- Punctuality and courtesy
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Initiative and proactivity
- Task identification
References
- Ayen Mun, Assistance manager/coordinator, ayenmun@hotmail.com, 0421654775
- Monica Deng, Supervisor, 0421943012, dengaweng@gmail.com
Suresh DeSilva
coordinator, 0416089752, DDesilva@scopeaust.org.au
Timeline
Youth Support Worker
24hour Priority Care
01.2020 - 09.2022
Disability Support Worker
Scope Australia
01.2018 - Current
Youth justice welfare workers (residential worker)
Essential Personnel Services
01.2018 - Current
Youth Development Professional
South Sudanese Australian Youth United (SSAYU)
01.2016 - 01.2019
Disability Support Worker
Accommodation Care & Solution
01.2016 - 04.2017
Bachelor of Nutrition -
Torrens University
Bachelor of Health Science - Health Promotion & Disability Inclusion
Deakin University
Top Up Units/Training -
TMG College
Certificate IV in Disability -
JTI Dandenong
Certificate IV Childhood Education -
Dandenong
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