Andriena Ipschitz
West Tweed Heads
Summary
Experienced with providing comprehensive care and support to individuals with disabilities. Utilizes effective communication and interpersonal skills to build trusting relationships and ensure client well-being. Strong understanding of personalized care plans and daily living assistance to enhance client quality of life.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Disability Support Worker
Self Employed
2020 - Current
- Engaged with clients to provide tailored support for various physical and mental health challenges.
- Facilitated day-to-day client support and engaged with family members to ensure comprehensive care.
- Facilitated client self-motivation strategies to achieve alignment with NDIS plan goals.
- Implemented client-centered strategies to address individual needs and goals.
- Adjusted support strategies to align with client health requirements on a daily basis.
- Championed client advocacy in challenging situations to ensure comfort and support.
- Fostered client trust by demonstrating empathy and maintaining clear professional boundaries.
- Accumulated over 6.5 years of professional experience in diverse roles.
EFT Coach
Self employed
2025 - Current
- Facilitated one-on-one coaching sessions utilizing EFT tapping techniques to empower clients in managing emotional responses to trauma triggers.
- Developed strategies for clients to identify and transform limiting beliefs, promoting accountability and positive change.
- Guided clients in mastering self-soothing strategies, fostering emotional control and resilience against triggers.
- Guided clients in utilizing various skills to navigate somatic healing and effectively rewire their nervous systems for improved emotional resilience.
- NDIS recognised therapy
Mental Health Community Worker
Momentum Collective
01.2022 - 07.2024
- Facilitated support for clients with acute and severe mental illnesses in daily tasks, community access, and medication management.
- Oversaw support initiatives for diverse clients facing various mental health challenges.
- Collaborated with stakeholders within NDIS framework to support project objectives. Assisted in communication with NDIS Quality and Safeguard Commission to facilitate compliance. Provided support to teams in navigating regulatory requirements.
- Facilitated mentoring and motivation initiatives to enhance individual well-being. Conducted assessments of mental health to identify baseline conditions for optimal support.
- Supported clients in achieving personal goals through tailored assistance. Promoted independent living by addressing individual needs. Facilitated access to resources that enhance self-sufficiency.
- Delivered crisis support and developed strategic planning initiatives.
- Championed client advocacy in challenging situations to ensure comfort and confidence.
- Cultivated empathetic relationships with clients while upholding professional boundaries.
- Administered comprehensive administrative functions, focusing on shift organization, note management, email handling, and accounting processes.
- Currently working independently in same role
Cook and waitress
Lucid Pure Vegetarian
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Assisted in food preparation and service at vegetarian restaurant. Supported customers by providing timely and friendly service. Collaborated with colleagues to maintain a clean and efficient work environment.
Personal training and coaching business
Ignite4life
01.2010 - 01.2018
- Facilitated personal training and coaching sessions for clients over 8 years. Supported team collaboration and communication in group settings. Assisted in managing client progress and program development.
- Facilitated skill development in effective communication, sales, and marketing strategies.
- Cultivated client relationships through consistent email and phone communication to uphold professional service standards.
- Cultivated rapid rapport with clients to effectively promote offerings.
Education
High School -
Sefton High School
01-1989
Skills
- Supporting individuals with different abilities
- Supporting individuals with multifaceted mental health challenges
- Youth program facilitation
- EFT therapy expertise
- Group and individual engagement
- Collaborative teamwork in a shared facility
- Clear interpersonal communication
- Proficient in prioritizing tasks
- Staff and customer support management
- Customer service expertise
- General office management skills
- Client relationship management
- Maintaining client records
Certification
- AFTA - travel consultant certification 1999 - 2000
- Fully qualified travel consultant worked in the industry for 10 years in wholesale travel.
- AIF - personal training business development certification 2010
- Fully qualified personal trainer and business skills certificate.
- Worked in the health and fitness industry running own business for 8 years
- EFT - EmotionalFreedom Technique practitioner training
- Certificate 4 in Community Services – TAFE online
- Current National Police Check
- CPR training
- NDIS Worker screen number - 82104174 exp 2027-04-03
- Working With Children’s Check (volunteer)
Timeline
Mental Health Community Worker
Momentum Collective
01.2022 - 07.2024
Cook and waitress
Lucid Pure Vegetarian
01.2019 - 01.2020
Personal training and coaching business
Ignite4life
01.2010 - 01.2018
Disability Support Worker
Self Employed
2020 - Current
EFT Coach
Self employed
2025 - Current
High School -
Sefton High School
Section name
- Current drivers license and own vehicle with full insurance
- Fully vaccinated for Covid 19