Amaka Uyanna
Summary
I am a dedicated and skilled Support Worker with a passion in the community Service sector. A compassionate professional committed to empowering individuals and families through comprehensive support and care services. I am a reliable and dependable support worker with a strong work ethics, eager to learn new skills and concepts and dedicated to excellent achievements. I am eager to contribute my knowledge to a dynamic organization that values inclusivity and the well-being of clients, and also have the opportunity for personal and professional growth.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Residential Support Worker
Ability Assist
01.2022 - Current
- Providing person-centred care and support to clients in their homes and facilities.
- Support and encourage clients to engage in a variety of activities that align with their personal interests, goals, and objectives outlined in their support plans..
- Managing behaviours of concerns effectively through de-escalation techniques and crisis intervention strategies.
- Supporting clients with a history of drug and alcohol use.
- Providing detailed case notes of clients and participated in regular team meetings to discuss clients progress.
Social Work Placement
Karuna Compassion In Action
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Conducted comprehensive intake assessments for various programs offered in the agency.
- Facilitated community integration through skill development, language support, and empowerment initiatives.
- Strengthened community resources by collaborating with local service providers and providing referrals to other linked services.
- Liaising with families and external stakeholders with the aim to achieve a sustainable outcome for clients.
- Facilitating and organizing various programs offered within the organization and delivering information sessions through workshops.
- Empowered clients to make informed decisions, providing them with up-to-date information on available services and programs.
- Developed rapport with diverse clients, displaying empathy and understanding for various cultural backgrounds and life experiences.
Mental Health Support Worker
Inlife Independent Living
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Worked with clients living with physical, intellectual and
mental health conditions, providing quality support and adhering to their individualised support plan. - Experienced in supporting client with recreational, social and civic activities that will assist them to reach their long and short-term goals.
- Reduced patient anxiety through active listening, problem-solving, and crisis intervention strategies.
- Writing and documenting of detailed progress notes, incident reports and attending care teams meetings to monitor clients progress.
- Working with other health and social care professionals to provide individual care and support plans.
- Administering medications to clients.
Disability Support Worker
Care Choice
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Provided person-centred care and support to clients living with physical and intellectual disabilities and adhering to their individualised support plans.
- Supporting Clients in making informed decisions and promoting their independence.
- Experienced in providing personal care and person- centred support to client under my care, whilst upholding their dignity at home and in the community.
- Supporting clients to participate in recreational, social and civic activities that will assist them to reach their long and short-term goals.
- Completion of detailed progress notes to track the progress of our client and to work on continuous improvement.
- Working with other health and social care professionals to provide individual care and support plans.
Education
Diploma of Community Services -
Arizona College
Master of Social Work -
Federation University Australia
Berwick, VIC10.2024
Skills
- Ability to work with other health and social care professionals to draw up support plans for clients
- Able to relate to people from a wide variety of cultural and social backgrounds
- Experience of working in residential supported accommodations/ community care setting
- Able to work to high standards in a fast-paced environment
- Possess a warm and engaging personality
- Able to work under pressure
- Record maintenance, report writing and computer literacy skills
Personal Values
- Honesty and integrity
- Positive attitude
- Reliable and dependable
- Flexible and able adapt quickly to any working environment.
Current National Police Check
YES
Current Working With Children Check
YES
Reliable Car
YES
References
Available on request
Timeline
Social Work Placement
Karuna Compassion In Action
09.2023 - 12.2023
Youth Residential Support Worker
Ability Assist
01.2022 - Current
Mental Health Support Worker
Inlife Independent Living
01.2021 - 01.2022
Disability Support Worker
Care Choice
01.2020 - 01.2022
Diploma of Community Services -
Arizona College
Master of Social Work -
Federation University Australia
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