Bridget Judah
Ripley,QLD
Summary
I have worked in various residential settings to support clients with complex behaviour needs. I believe that building rapport and trust are essential skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Department Of Education And Training
Queensland
01.2013 - Current
- Increased parent involvement through the organization of workshops, conferences, and informational sessions on topics relevant to special education services.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
- Applied proven strategies to improve students' sensory- and perceptual-motor skills.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
Disability Support Worker
Quick Response Carers
Brisbane, QLD
04.2009 - 03.2024
- Developed partnerships with community organizations to expand services and referrals.
- Promoted a safe and inclusive environment for all clients by enforcing policies and procedures consistently.
- Provided client education on available resources, self-regulation, self-care strategies.
- Designed individualized plans detailing daily activities and needs for clients.
- Prepared nutritious meals to meet individual dietary needs for clients.
- Assisted clients in reaching personal goals through targeted skill-building activities and therapeutic interventions.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Maintained detailed records of patient progress, documentation of services and case notes.
- Supported clients in maintaining a clean living space by assisting with household tasks such as laundry, meal preparation, and general tidying.
- Provided crisis intervention services to individuals facing medical, emotional and mental health challenges in hospital setting.
Disability Support Worker
Multicap
Brisbane, QLD
01.2009 - 11.2015
- Developed partnerships with community organizations to expand services and referrals.
- Promoted a safe and inclusive environment for all clients by enforcing policies and procedures consistently.
- Conducted regular assessments of client needs to identify potential areas of growth or improvement within their care plan structure.
- Improved client independence by developing personalized support plans tailored to individual needs and goals.
- Kept accurate records for client files and handled related paperwork.
- Provided emotional support to clients during challenging times, fostering resilience and coping skills.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Facilitated community integration for clients by organizing outings, social events, and other opportunities for engagement.
- Checked medication schedules and patient needs to enforce medication administration standards team-wide.
- Supported clients in maintaining a clean living space by assisting with household tasks such as laundry, meal preparation, and general tidying.
- Implemented behavior management techniques when required for the safety of both clients and staff members involved.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the disability support field.
- Developed strong interpersonal relationships with clients, earning their trust and respect through consistent empathy and understanding.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
Education
Bachelor Of Education - Special Education
Griffith University
Brisbane, QLD11.2013
Skills
- Augmentative Communication
- Social Skills Development
- Satori Alternative to Managing Aggression
- Social integration
- Safety Monitoring
- Visual supports
- Behavior Modification Techniques
- Positive Role Model
- Functional Behavior Assessment
- Behavior Intervention Plans
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Relationship Building
- Sensory Integration
- Behavior Modification
- Team Collaboration
- Autism Spectrum Knowledge
- Emotional Support
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Department Of Education And Training
01.2013 - Current
Disability Support Worker
Quick Response Carers
04.2009 - 03.2024
Disability Support Worker
Multicap
01.2009 - 11.2015
Bachelor Of Education - Special Education
Griffith University