Bethwel Koech
Craigie,Australia
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Service Coordinator
Options For Independent Living
Perth, WA
06.2023 - Current
- Coordinated service schedules and appointments with Participants.
- Monitored staff performance and provided feedback on areas of improvement needed.
- Completed assessments of client needs and preferences.
- Maintained accurate records of client interactions and services provided.
- Coordinated transportation services for participants to access necessary medical appointments or other activities outside the home setting.
- Collaborated with Support workers and support coordinators teams to coordinate care plans for participants.
- Develop and implement organizational policies and procedures to ensure efficient service delivery and compliance with regulations.
- Confirming that support plans are being followed and that progress notes of a high quality are being kept.
- Managing and supporting and team of support workers
- Ensuring that our services are NDIS compliant, in line with standards and that we are effectively managing risks
- Assist Participants in accessing community activities, helping them establish and nurture connections beyond the service system.
- Collaborate with Participants guardians, stakeholders, and internal colleagues like rostering and payroll for streamlined operations.
Support Worker
Options For Independendent Living
Perth, WA
07.2021 - 06.2023
- Supervised other workers and caregivers providing services to clients.
- Attended regular reviews of participants care plans to ensure the best outcomes for each individual.
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths and wheelchairs by following safe lifting techniques.
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
- Assisted in developing self-care skills such as personal hygiene practices.
- Advised family members on how best to provide care for disabled loved ones.
- Conducted assessments of client abilities and needs to create individualized care plans.
- Assisted participants with personal care, such as showering and dressing.
- Organized leisure activities for clients in the community.
- Assisted clients with personal care, such as showering and dressing.
Youth Worker
Uniting Care
Spearwood, WA
02.2021 - 06.2022
- Provided close supervision and monitored daily activities of young people in group homes.
- Demonstrated exceptional judgment and critical thinking in resolving conflicts and resident behavioral issues.
- Contributed to shelter facility maintenance, promoted safety and monitored for security risks and hazards.
- Maintained a safe environment fo by enforcing rules and regulations set by Uniting.
- Developed positive relationships with young people through open communication, trust building, and role modeling.
- Encouraged independent living skills such as budgeting, grocery shopping, meal preparation.
- Participated in weekly case conferences to review young people progress and develop new goals for them.
- Assisted in crisis management situations involving suicidal ideations or other dangerous behaviors from youth.
- Organized recreational activities such as field outdoor sports events for youth participants.
- Managed medication administration process for them according to Doctors instructions.
- Participated in regular supervision meetings with case workers to discuss current cases and give feedback on performance.
- Assisted in developing behavior strategies tailored towards each young person needs.
- Used calm, positive and encouraging approach with youth.
- Supported young people with nurturing and caring assistance focused on empowering and positive independence.
- Documented progress, reporting extreme changes in behavior.
- Modeled positive behavior for the youth by providing leadership and positive interactions.
- Collaborated with Case workers to support young people.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to youths in difficult situations.
Support Worker
Unique Support- Part time
Banksia Grove, WA
05.2018 - 12.2020
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as eating, dressing, and grooming.
- Monitored client progress and reported any changes in behavior or health conditions to supervisor.
- Maintained records of services provided, client progress, and goals achieved.
- Provided assistance in the home environment including meal preparation and light housekeeping.
- Assisted in developing self-care skills such as personal hygiene practices.
- Administered medication according to doctor's orders and monitored side effects.
- Managed challenging behaviors through positive reinforcement techniques.
- Facilitated communication between nonverbal individuals using sign language or ASL.
- Transported clients to and from medical and mental health appointments with assigned vehicle.
- Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sugar and high protein diets.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Diploma in Community Services
International Institute of Education And Training
NSW03-2023
MBA - Business Administration
Murdoch University
Perth, WA03.2021
Certificate III - Individual Support
Australian Accredited College
NSW04-2018
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology And Social Work
University of Nairobi
Kenya12.2017
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Employee Retention Strategies
- Budget Management
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Multitasking and Organization
- Therapeutic Crisis Intervention(TCI)
- Team Leadership
- Excellent Communication
- Active Listening
REFEREES
- Uniting WA- Senior case worker
Florentine Law
Family Group Home - Senior Case Worker
P (08) 6279 1800 M 0434965660 F 6279 1899
E: florentine.law@unitingwa.org.au
P: 1300 663 296
Unique Support
Cathy Stanley - Service Coordinator
E: cathy.stanley@uniquesupport.com.au
M: 0448155213
P: 08 9404 6947
- Options For Independent Living - HR
Alicent Togom
E: alicenthr@optionsforindependentliving.com
M: 0415652223
P:08 6205 2307
Timeline
Service Coordinator
Options For Independent Living
06.2023 - Current
Support Worker
Options For Independendent Living
07.2021 - 06.2023
Youth Worker
Uniting Care
02.2021 - 06.2022
Support Worker
Unique Support- Part time
05.2018 - 12.2020
Some College (No Degree) - Diploma in Community Services
International Institute of Education And Training
MBA - Business Administration
Murdoch University
Certificate III - Individual Support
Australian Accredited College
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology And Social Work
University of Nairobi
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