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Brooke Verhey

Ballarat,VIC

Summary

I am a highly motivated and passionate professional who demonstrates the ability to develop and implement successful plans of action to address individuals needs. I possess strong problem-solving and communication skills to reduce barriers between myself and clients. I am committed to helping individuals and families to achieve their goals.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Disability Support Worker

Carer Solutions
05.2021 - Current
  • Delivered exceptional personal care services, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding assistance.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients, earning their trust and respect through consistent empathy and understanding.
  • Supported clients in maintaining a clean living space by assisting with household tasks such as laundry, meal preparation, and general tidying.
  • Managed medications effectively for clients and their prescribed treatment plans.
  • Implemented behaviou management techniques when required for the safety of both clients and staff members involved.
  • Provided transportation for clients to attend medical appointments, school and to partake community access safely.
  • Worked closely with therapists and other specialists to implement prescribed interventions consistently, leading to measurable improvements in client functioning.
  • Maintained accurate records of client progress, adjusting support strategies as needed to maximize outcomes.

Education Support Officer

The Ballarat Specialist School
01.2016 - 12.2023
  • Enhance student support by implementing targeted intervention strategies and monitoring progress.
  • Improved student outcomes by collaborating with staff to develop individualised learning plans and needs.
  • Regularly communicate with parents, students, and staff through communication platforms and meetings.
  • Support classroom management efforts by maintaining a positive and organised learning environment for all students.
  • Promoted a culture to be inclusive by advocating for individual student needs and addressing diverse learning styles in lesson planning and support strategies.
  • Improve student independence by developing personalised support plans tailored to individual needs, abilities and goals.
  • Assist students in reaching personal goals through targeted skill-building activities and therapeutic interventions.
  • Assisting students to regulate and re-engage in school.

Education

Senior VCAL - Year 12

Ballarat High School
Ballarat High School
12.2015

Certificate III - Education Support

Ballarat
VFA Learning
10.2015

Skills

  • Behaviour management
  • Conflict resolution
  • Strong organization
  • Time management
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Adaptable
  • Strong communication
  • Problem solving
  • Critical thinking

Certification

  • Hazard and Incident Management Training - completed on the 8/8/23
  • Hazardous Manual Handling and Ergonomics Training - completed on the 31/5/23
  • Slips, Trips and Falls Prevention Training - completed on the 31/5/23
  • OHS for Employees Training - completed on the 8/8/23
  • Protecting Children - Reporting and Other Legal Obligations (Mandatory Reporting) Training - completed on the 14/2/23
  • Disability Inclusion Module 1: Understanding Disability Inclusion Training - completed on the 14/2/23
  • WWCC - Valid until the 31/7/25
  • NDIS Screening check - obtained on the 4/1/24

Timeline

Disability Support Worker

Carer Solutions
05.2021 - Current

Education Support Officer

The Ballarat Specialist School
01.2016 - 12.2023

Senior VCAL - Year 12

Ballarat High School

Certificate III - Education Support

Ballarat

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