Asinate Tupou
Mount Druitt
Summary
Talented Support Worker focused on improving client lives through high-quality support and patient instruction. Proficient in life, financial and social skills, helping clients integrate into community and live more robust lives. Creative and empathetic assistant with 20+ years of experience building community and developing social skills through incremental therapeutic techniques.
Dedicated Social Worker provides exceptional professional care and implements appropriate interventions. Utilizes variety of resources to identify unique needs and assist vulnerable populations. Adept at establishing strong rapport with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Support Worker and Cook
Frontier Services
01.2010 - Current
- Duties include: Preparation of meals, undertaking recreational activities with clients, transporting of clients, assist in feeding clients, undertaking training as necessary for this position.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
- Helped clients manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
- Assisted clients in developing and setting realistic goals to promote positive change.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Tasted, smelled, and pierced food with fork to verify sufficient cooking.
- Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.
Disability Support Worker
Life without Barriers
01.2009 - Current
- Duties include: Preparation of meals, supervision of clients, managing challenging behaviours, maintenance of a household, completing shift paperwork, use of various computer programs, undertaking training as necessary for this position.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Provided high level of physical support by lifting, adjusting, and moving clients.
- Prepared nutritious meals to meet individual dietary needs for clients.
- Adhered to company requirements for patient interactions and care standards.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviors, and incidents.
- Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
- Maintained safety with tidy, clean, and hazard-free home environments.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Checked medication schedules and patient needs to enforce medication administration standards team-wide.
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Worked with children and parents to closely monitor and record social, behavioral and academic growth.
- Kept accurate records for client files and handled related paperwork.
- Developed individual treatment plans and provided counseling to patients.
- Developed partnerships with community organizations to expand services and referrals.
- Maintained detailed records of patient progress, documentation of services and case notes.
- Participated in clinical supervision to maintain professional development.
- Provided patient and family education on available resources and self-care strategies.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to drive continuity of care.
- Updated treatment plans on monthly basis with latest intervention strategies and progress notes.
Disability Support Worker
Anglicare /NT Government/Lifestyle Solutions
01.2006 - 01.2010
- Duties include: working with clients who have challenging behaviours and their families, maintenance of a household, taking clients to appointments, shift reporting and associated paperwork, use of various computer programs, undertaking training as necessary for this position.
- Managed caseload to satisfy multiple patients with diverse needs.
- Coordinated individualized discharge plans to manage safe transition back into community and home environments.
- Provided crisis intervention services to individuals facing medical, emotional and mental health challenges in hospital setting.
- Worked with medical teams, patients and families to implement effective treatment plans.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Provided high level of physical support by lifting, adjusting, and moving clients.
- Prepared nutritious meals to meet individual dietary needs for clients.
- Adhered to company requirements for patient interactions and care standards.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviors, and incidents.
- Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
- Maintained safety with tidy, clean, and hazard-free home environments.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Checked medication schedules and patient needs to enforce medication administration standards team-wide.
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Worked with children and parents to closely monitor and record social, behavioral and academic growth.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to drive continuity of care.
Early Childcare Assistant
Family Day Care
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Supervision of various aged children, assisting with some feeding, preparation of foods, assisting with toileting if necessary, completing daily paperwork, undertaking training as necessary for this position.
- Promoted learning and social development through structured and unstructured playtime.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Used patience, skill and various behavior modification techniques to maintain order and safety.
- Provided lunchtime assistance to monitor children, assist with eating and serve food.
- Maintained clean, neat and hazard-free areas to protect kids, personnel and families.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Prepared reports and maintained administrative records.
- Demonstrated specific skills and activities for students to improve understanding and take excess workload off teachers.
- Cleaned, organized and restocked classrooms for upcoming classes.
- Assisted with school field trips and special events by collecting permission slips and payments.
- Maintained and operated classroom equipment to maximize use and lifespan.
- Utilized answer sheets and electronic marking devices to grade homework and tests, accurately computing and recording results.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve student engagement.
Education
Non Violent Crisis Intervention Training Program.
Royal Rehab Headquater
Sydney, NSW06-2017
Certificate of Participation - Child Development
Childrens Services Support Program
Central Australia12-2004
Certificat IV in Aged Care
Dovston Training Assessment Centre
Alice Springs12-2014
Cert IV in Aged Care
Understand Alzheimer's Educate Australia
Nationally Recognised Training01-2014
Cert III in Aged Care
Dovaston Training And AssessmenT Centre
Darwin07-2013
Statement of Attainment
Strive
Alice Springs, NT03-2013
Food And Safety Supervisor
Australian Institute of Food And Safety
Alice Springs, NT03-2013
Cert IV in Disability Work
Charles Darwin University
Alice Springs, NT06-2011
Cert III in Disability Work
Encompass Community Services
Nationally Recognised Training06-2008
Skills
- Disability care
- Daily living support
- First aid and CPR
- Housekeeping and laundry
- Medication administration
- Personal errands
- Life skills development
- Daily living assistance
- Meal planning and preparation
- Maintain an Effective Work Environment
- Participate in Safety Procedures for Direct Care Work
- shift reporting and associated paperwork using of computer programme and undertaking training necessary
- Meal preparation
- Activity planning
- Documentation and reporting
Hobbies and Interests
Reading, Music, Movies, Dancing, Sports, Traveling
Timeline
Support Worker and Cook
Frontier Services
01.2010 - Current
Disability Support Worker
Life without Barriers
01.2009 - Current
Disability Support Worker
Anglicare /NT Government/Lifestyle Solutions
01.2006 - 01.2010
Early Childcare Assistant
Family Day Care
01.2004 - 01.2006
Non Violent Crisis Intervention Training Program.
Royal Rehab Headquater
Certificate of Participation - Child Development
Childrens Services Support Program
Certificat IV in Aged Care
Dovston Training Assessment Centre
Cert IV in Aged Care
Understand Alzheimer's Educate Australia
Cert III in Aged Care
Dovaston Training And AssessmenT Centre
Statement of Attainment
Strive
Food And Safety Supervisor
Australian Institute of Food And Safety
Cert IV in Disability Work
Charles Darwin University
Cert III in Disability Work
Encompass Community Services
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