Bobby Kavanagh
Sydney,NSW
Summary
Committed to safety, well-being, and exceptional support of individuals in need of social care services. Dedicated to creating a welcoming and nurturing environment that fosters personal fulfillment. Strong focus on offering choices and ensuring accessibility to community and local services, with the goal of enhancing the overall quality of care provided.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Disability Support Worker
St Catherine’s Association
10.2020 - 06.2024
- Providing Physical and Psychosocial Assistance.
- Adhering to national and local regulations.
- Mentoring new staff members.
- Assisting clients in daily living activities.
- Coordinating with external agencies for goal achievement.
- De-escalating stressful situations through individual interventions.
- Monitoring client progress and adjusting treatment plans.
- Documenting client progress in accordance with agency policies.
- Collaborating with professionals for care coordination.
- Developing realistic goals for positive change.
- Maintaining accurate case documentation.
- Helping clients develop new coping mechanisms.
- Advocating for clients' rights and wishes.
- Effectively managing medications.
Family Support Worker Internship
My Project . . . Minding You
02.2024 - 05.2024
- Group Activities and Care Planning
- Assisting with group activities like PEEP, Roots of Empathy, Nonviolent Resistance, and adolescents group outings.
- Co-planning and implementing afterschool group to encourage prosocial behaviour.
- Collaborating with professionals to plan and coordinate care for clients.
- Educating families on community resources and connecting them with essential services.
- Supporting clients and families with empathy during difficult times.
- Developing strong relationships with community resources for successful referrals.
- Participating in professional development and training opportunities.
- Facilitating peer support groups and psychoeducational classes.
- Led workshops on relevant topics for self-advocacy.
Disability Support Worker Internship
St Micheals House
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Maintaining accurate client file records and paperwork.
- Safely transporting clients to social activities and appointments.
- Building strong client relationships through empathy and understanding.
- Regularly communicating client progress and preferences with family members.
- Maintaining safe, clean, and hazard-free home environments.
- Implementing prescribed interventions for measurable improvements in client functioning.
- Advocating for client rights in various settings.
- Facilitating community integration through outings and social events.
Bartender
Powerscourt Arms Country House
03.2018 - 10.2020
- Oversee daily operations, including food and beverage service.
- Ensures customer satisfaction through attentive service.
- Prepare cash and stocked service bar for operation.
- Adhere to state laws and consumer regulations.
- Serves high customer volumes during special events.
- Perform opening and closing duties, prints sales reports, sets up for shifts, prepare cash drawers, and take inventory.
- Help staff team overcome obstacles and meet objectives.
- Safety and Welfare lead, responding to health and safety hazards.
- Trained new staff on food and beverage service protocol.
Drug and Alcohol Support Worker Internship
Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Outreach Service
10.2019 - 03.2020
- Established trusting relationships with clients.
- Coordinated referrals for local services and activities.
- Demonstrated sensitivity to cultural needs.
- Increased patient engagement in treatment programs.
- Developed customized relapse prevention strategies.
- Used cognitive-behavioural techniques.
- Assisted in community outreach initiatives.
- Co- Facilitated group and individual support sessions in community settings.
Mental Health Support Worker
Burton Hall Cluain Mhaire/ John of Gods
10.2017 - 05.2019
- Building rapport with participants and team members.
- Assisting with learning and recreation activities.
- Distributing information about local services.
- Enhancing well-being through empathetic support.
- Monitoring behaviours and implementing safety protocols.
- Recognizing potential self-harm or suicide risks.
Facilitating therapeutic group sessions for social interaction. - Teaching coping strategies, stress management, and relaxation exercises.
- Supporting patients in achieving personal goals.
Reducing patient anxiety through active listening and crisis intervention.
Education
Bachelor Of Arts - Applied Social Studies in Social Care
Technological University Dublin
Blanchardstown10.2024
BTEC, Higher National Diploma - Applied Health and Social Care
Bray Institute of Further Educations
Bray01.2020
Leaving Certificate -
St. Kilian’s Community School
Bray, Co. Wicklow01.2009
Skills
- Daily living assistance
- Personal Care
- Documentation And Reporting
- Client Confidentiality
- Incident Reports
- Individual Support Plans
- Family Communication
- Transportation Assistance
- Social Skills Development
- Client Needs Assessment
- Lifestyle Support
References
Available on request.
Hobbies and Interests
- Athletics including boxing, hiking, swimming, yoga, and camping.
- Intellectual fulfilment through the study of branches of philosophy, contemporary social and cultural studies, history, and psychology.
- Involvement in community events and engaging in meaningful conversations that contribute positively to the well-being of myself and others.
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 08/07/90
Timeline
Family Support Worker Internship
My Project . . . Minding You
02.2024 - 05.2024
Disability Support Worker Internship
St Micheals House
10.2022 - 12.2022
Disability Support Worker
St Catherine’s Association
10.2020 - 06.2024
Drug and Alcohol Support Worker Internship
Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Outreach Service
10.2019 - 03.2020
Bartender
Powerscourt Arms Country House
03.2018 - 10.2020
Mental Health Support Worker
Burton Hall Cluain Mhaire/ John of Gods
10.2017 - 05.2019
BTEC, Higher National Diploma - Applied Health and Social Care
Bray Institute of Further Educations
Leaving Certificate -
St. Kilian’s Community School
Bachelor Of Arts - Applied Social Studies in Social Care
Technological University Dublin
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