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Chimdiogo Okembunachi

Morayfield,Queensland

Summary

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Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Mental Health Support Worker

Stride Mental Health
Brisbane, Queensland
03.2024 - 01.2025
  • Provided one-on-one support to vulnerable youth and adults by facilitating activities and monitoring progress
  • Assisted in developing individual care plans for clients to ensure their safety and well-being
  • Organized group activities for at-risk youth focusing on life skills development and positive behavior reinforcement
  • Adhered to all relevant regulations and standards of practice in the delivery of services to clients
  • Maintained accurate records of client contacts including notes on conversations and referrals made
  • Actively engaged with youth in recreational activities such as sports or arts and crafts projects
  • Established strong rapport with clients by creating an environment where they feel safe expressing themselves
  • Discussed available program services with potential participants and outlined procedures to facilitate smooth engagement in program processes
  • Adopted an encouraging approach when interacting with youth.
  • Supported youth with nurturing and caring assistance focused on empowering and positive independence
  • Documented child progress, reporting extreme changes in behavior
  • Modeled positive behavior for residents by providing leadership and positive interactions
  • Offered key emotional support to special needs youth
  • Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements
  • Helped individuals address disabilities and put together career plans
  • Maintained confidential patient documentation to prevent data compromise and comply with HIPAA regulations
  • Guided clients through transition to independent living within community

Youth Support Worker

All Care Australia
Ipswich, Queensland
10.2022 - 02.2024
  • Provided one-on-one support to vulnerable youth by facilitating activities and monitoring progress
  • Assisted in developing individual care plans for clients to ensure their safety and well-being
  • Organized group activities for at-risk youth focusing on life skills development and positive behavior reinforcement
  • Adhered to all relevant regulations and standards of practice in the delivery of services to clients
  • Maintained accurate records of client contacts including notes on conversations and referrals made
  • Actively engaged with youth in recreational activities such as sports or arts and crafts projects
  • Established strong rapport with clients by creating an environment where they feel safe expressing themselves
  • Discussed available program services with potential participants and outlined procedures to facilitate smooth engagement in program processes
  • Used calm, positive and encouraging approach with youth
  • Supported youth with nurturing and caring assistance focused on empowering and positive independence
  • Documented child progress, reporting extreme changes in behavior
  • Modeled positive behavior for residents by providing leadership and positive interactions
  • Offered key emotional support to special needs youth
  • Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements
  • Helped individuals address disabilities and put together career plans
  • Maintained confidential patient documentation to prevent data compromise and comply with HIPAA regulations
  • Guided clients through transition to independent living within community

Mental Health Support Worker

Southern Cross Care Services
Sunshine Coast, QLD
03.2022 - 04.2023
  • Prepared nutritious meals to meet individual dietary needs
  • Developed and implemented a variety of innovative policies and strategies to promote client self-sufficiency
  • Offered constructive feedback and contributed ideas at weekly staff meetings
  • Set goals with clients related to employment and financial planning and worked with them to track progress
  • Demonstrated commitment to ongoing training and development of self
  • Experience with patients with dementia, autism, and complex behaviors
  • Ensuring privacy, confidentiality, and dignity of residents
  • Communicating with residents and keeping them socially engaged
  • Experience with safety precautions including infection control practices and manual handling

Mental Health Support Worker

Trinity Disability Services
Nigeria
01.2019 - 01.2022
  • Reduced patient anxiety through active listening, problem-solving, and crisis intervention techniques.
  • Supported patients in achieving personal goals through goal-setting exercises and step-by-step guidance.
  • Recognized and responded to signs of potential self-harm or suicide risk, utilizing appropriate intervention strategies and resources to ensure patient safety.
  • Encouraged self-care among patients by teaching coping strategies, stress management techniques, and relaxation exercises.
  • Enhanced patient well-being by providing empathetic and compassionate support in daily activities.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to individual needs.
  • Provided effective crisis intervention services during emergencies, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
  • Promoted a safe environment for patients by monitoring behaviors and implementing safety protocols when necessary.
  • Implemented behavioral modification techniques for patients struggling with maladaptive patterns such as aggression or selfharm.
  • Improved patient outcomes with accurate documentation of mental health symptoms and progress.
  • Provided complex crisis intervention and stabilization to patients in psychological distress.
  • Increased patient engagement in treatment by establishing rapport and building trust with clients.
  • Contributed to positive team dynamics by maintaining open communication with colleagues about shared caseloads.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of mental health support.
  • Enhanced medication adherence with thorough education on side effects, dosing schedules, and potential interactions.
  • Documented client progress in confidential files.
  • Implemented crisis intervention plans to support client safety.
  • Provided clients with recommendations to community resources.
  • Developed and implemented activities to help clients develop social and independent living skills.
  • Supported continuity of care after discharge with individualized discharge plans.
  • Maintained client records to document assessment, treatment plans and progress.

Education

Bachelor Of Psychology Honors 3rd Year - Psychology

University of The Sunshine Coast
Sunshine Coast, QLD

Skills

  • Problem solving and conflict resolution
  • Follow instructions with accuracy and attention to detail
  • Able to work independently or in a team
  • Assess and address difficult situations
  • Understand and cohere with procedures and policies
  • Flexible Schedule
  • Working in accordance with care plans
  • Encouraging independence
  • Special Needs Understanding
  • Emotional Support
  • Active Listening
  • Collaboration and Teamwork

Certification

Certificate IV in Disability

Timeline

Mental Health Support Worker

Stride Mental Health
03.2024 - 01.2025

Youth Support Worker

All Care Australia
10.2022 - 02.2024

Mental Health Support Worker

Southern Cross Care Services
03.2022 - 04.2023

Mental Health Support Worker

Trinity Disability Services
01.2019 - 01.2022

Bachelor Of Psychology Honors 3rd Year - Psychology

University of The Sunshine Coast
Chimdiogo Okembunachi