Andrew Philip
Social Worker
52 Miamax Place Logan Reserve,QLD
Summary
Experienced support worker with over 20+ years of experience in Human Services Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction. I can formulate activities that increase community engagement and client participation, boosting self-esteem, improving morale, and instilling a positive quality of life. Not only that, I can also provide Spiritual counseling and guidance, formulating customized treatment plans, and enhancing the overall health and well-being of clients. Advocate of multiculturalism, creating policies and approaches to promote inclusion, access, equality, and diversity. Collaborative leader, building relationships with multidisciplinary teams, regulatory bodies, local authorities, police, communities, and key stakeholders.
Overview
62
62
years of professional experience
Work History
Disability Support Worker
Coda South
09.2019 - Current
- Doing personal care (wheel chair).
- Using hoist to transfer the client.
- Helping with domestic work.
- Assisting with the administration of medications.
- Community linking activities Key Achievements:.
- Built effective working relationships with individuals’ client.
- Obtain more knowledge in dealing with disadvantage person.
- Good knowledge in administering medication.
- Good manual handling.
- Acquired knowledge on how to use hoist.
04.2018 - Current
- Provide leadership to ninteen (19) pastors, helping with maintaining unity among Australian Sudanese Assembly of Churches in Queensland.
- Teaching and leadership development e.
- G, the congregation to support the Pastor.
- Mutual support among the Pastors, encouragement, spiritual counselling, preaching.
- Devote our resources to mission work as well as supporting overseas missions.
- Strengthen the unity among Australia Sudanese Assembly of Churches in Queensland.
- Key Achievements:.
- Sponsored two students in a bible college in Africa and united 19 pastors under one umbrella.
- Gained knowledge in leadership development and able to trained leaders in vision, mission and the value of the organisation.
- Developed strong knowledge for others - on how to set goal and the strategies to achieve the focus of the organisation.
- Created strong working relationships and teamwork through coaching, training and mentorship.
- Organised gatherings, events and functions and was responsbile for all project management of the events.
Pastor
New Hope Community Baptist Church
10.2004 - Current
Disability Support Worker
Humming Bird
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Support client with community linking.
- Teaching client how to catch public transport.
- Teaching client how to use his own money and to keep it safe.
- Guides client how to behave in a public.
- Supporting client with Go Card topping.
- Help client with making decision.
- Document the event that led to the incident, the incident itself, how you responded, the Key Achievements:.
- Built effective working relationships with the client, delicate person and the community groups.
- Acquire more knowledge in dealing with behaviour.
- Gained knowledge where to take client for community linking activities.
- Acquired knowledge on how to be patient with intellectual impairment.
Disability Support Worker
Quick Response
02.2019 - 08.2019
- Support Autistic client with community linking.
- Doing personal hygiene (wheel chair).
- Bathing and dressing up the person.
- Washing the cloth and ironing.
- Supporting or assisting with the administration of medications.
- Reporting medication incidents and errors to the area supervisor.
- Document the event that led to the incident, the incident itself, how you responded, the action you took, and the current condition of the client Key Achievements:.
- Built effective working relationships within disability sector, individuals, delicate person and the community groups.
- Acquire more knowledge in dealing with disadvantage person.
- Good knowledge in administering medication.
- Good manual handling.
- Acquired knowledge on how to use hoist Chairman Australian Sudanese Assembly of Churches In Queensland.
Physical Disability Support Worker
Montrose Access/Respite
02.2013 - 09.2018
- Provided personal care and emotional support to people with physical challenges, assisting with the day-to-day activities to achieve full potential and promote quality of life.
- Maximised the independence of individuals by promoting life skills, aiding with domestic tasks including driving, cooking, ironing clothes, and washing.
- Identified needs and requirements of vulnerable people, developing programs to increase community participation and involvement.
- Assessed the development of patients, recording growth, examining challenging areas, and recommending actions to improve activities and approaches.
- Formulated interventions to young adult, improving lifestyles, enhancing skills, and boosting morale, and providing counselling sessions for increasing engagement.
- Key Achievements:.
- Gained specialisation in developing the self-esteem, morale, and confidence of young adult, influencing behaviour and instilling a positive outlook in life.
- Obtained extensive exposure and practice in dealing with challenging behaviour, determining triggers, recognising distress, and developing coping strategies.
- Built strong relationships with young adults, youths, and children at the respite, promoting an inclusive and participative environment.
- Improved engagement and physical conditions of clients by developing sports activities including a wheelchair soccer game, institutionalising healthy well-being and enjoyment.
Disability Support Worker
Uniting Care Community South Brisbane Region
09.2011 - 05.2016
- Supported people with intellectual challenges, focusing on individuals with autism, customising services to aid the physical, emotional, and social development.
- Collaborated with a team of workers, delivering a person-centred service to enhance the potential of individuals.
- Delivered various personal care and hygiene services including bathing, dressing, washing, and ironing, maintaining cleanliness and order for optimum experiences.
- Assisted in the administration of medications, checking the accuracy, promoting health and wellness, aiding the development of patients, reporting incidents to the Area Supervisor.
- Maintained documentation and records of incidents and inadvertent occurrence, gathering evidence, applying actions, and monitoring the conditions of clients.
- Achieved goals and objectives by delivering high-quality services, identifying abilities and needs, supporting development, and promoting the general well-being of clients.
- Learnt the proper administration of medication and appropriate manual handling procedures, guaranteeing compliance with safety and security standards.
- Established a robust network of connection within the sector, communicating with various individuals, community groups, and organisations.
- Increased community engagement and participation of clients by organising a basketball game, gaining support and emotional assistance from the public.
SOCIAL WORKER, Access Brisbane
02.2010 - 05.2010
- Managed the living and welfare conditions of refugees and new arrivals to Australia, relaying information on housing, health, local justice systems, and relevant regulations.
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team, executing policies and programs to achieve KPIs and targets.
- Provided counselling services to overcome various forms of crisis including death, illness, spiritual, and relationship difficulties.
- Responded to emergency assistance in crises intervention, collaborating with Child Safety Department and other agencies to implement the appropriate management procedures.
- Organised numerous events and workshops, providing intervention, guidance, and learning activities on various topics including youth work services, career mentoring and pathing, English language, general culture adjustment, and youth assistance.
- Advocated for social welfare and justice by increasing public awareness, lobbying for a change in policies, and liaising with the community, regulatory bodies, government authorities, police, child services, and non-government institutions.
- Increased community engagement and inclusion by guiding citizens in identifying common needs, encouraging participation, and developing programs that would resolve and address problems.
- Evaluated community development programs, examining impact and responses, determining budgets, and formulating recommendations and amendments by applying best practices.
- Key Achievements:.
- Aided various immigrants in establishing a life in Australia, providing guidance, counselling, and access to local services including housing, transportation, health and welfare, and employment.
- Acquired expertise of multiculturalism, understanding diverse issues and context to promote equality and inclusion.
- Built effective working relationships with individuals at varying level, communities, advocacy groups, and organisations.
Postal Worker
Australia Post
Underwood
11.2008 - 01.2009
Youth Violence Task Force Representative
Police, Brisbane
07.2006 - 01.2008
Teacher
Lutheran World of Federation, Kenya
06.1996 - 02.2003
Church Secretary
Baptist Church
04.1982 - 01.2003
Education
Graduate Diploma - Public Administration
Flinders University
Graduate Certificate - Social Policy
University of Queensland
Diploma - Social Science
Christian Heritage College
Bachelor of Ministries - Theology
Malyon Bible College of Ministries
Skills
Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excelundefined
Affiliations
- Working with Youth and Parent, 2011 - The Ethnic Communities Council of Queensland (ECCQ)
- HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis & Sexual Health Program, 2011 - ECCQ
- Leadership Development, 2008 - Multicultural Development Association
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
Coda South
09.2019 - Current
Disability Support Worker
Humming Bird
08.2019 - 03.2020
Disability Support Worker
Quick Response
02.2019 - 08.2019
04.2018 - Current
Physical Disability Support Worker
Montrose Access/Respite
02.2013 - 09.2018
Disability Support Worker
Uniting Care Community South Brisbane Region
09.2011 - 05.2016
SOCIAL WORKER, Access Brisbane
02.2010 - 05.2010
Postal Worker
Australia Post
11.2008 - 01.2009
Youth Violence Task Force Representative
07.2006 - 01.2008
Pastor
New Hope Community Baptist Church
10.2004 - Current
Teacher
Lutheran World of Federation, Kenya
06.1996 - 02.2003
Church Secretary
Baptist Church
04.1982 - 01.2003
Bachelor of Ministries - Theology
Malyon Bible College of Ministries
Diploma - Social Science
Christian Heritage College
Graduate Certificate - Social Policy
University of Queensland
Graduate Diploma - Public Administration
Flinders University
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