CHUKWUEBUKA EZEH
Adelaide,South Australia
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Youth Support Worker with over 4 years of experience in empowering and supporting young people from diverse backgrounds. Highly skilled in risk assessment, program implementation, and group leadership. Proven track record of creating safe and inclusive environments where adolescents can thrive emotionally, socially, and academically. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a strong commitment to fostering positive change and development in youth. Dedicated Disability Support Worker with over 4 years of experience providing quality care and support to individuals with disabilities. Proficient in developing individualized care plans, implementing therapeutic activities, and ensuring a safe and secure environment for clients. Strong advocate for the rights and needs of clients, with a proven ability to work collaboratively with families, healthcare providers, and social workers to improve clients’ conditions. Committed to delivering compassionate care and promoting independence and self-sufficiency.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Person-centered Support Worker
Community Living Options
Adelaide , SA
11.2021 - 08.2024
- Organised leisure activities for clients in the community.
- Provided emotional and practical support to vulnerable adults.
- Assisted clients with personal care, such as showering and dressing.
- Accompanied clients to medical appointments and assisted them with their daily needs.
- Helped clients develop independent living skills, such as budgeting, cooking and cleaning.
- Supported clients to access education, training or employment opportunities.
- Developed positive relationships with service users and maintained professional boundaries at all times.
Therapeutic Youth Worker
Life Without Barriers
Adelaide , SA
01.2021 - 08.2024
- Provided emotional support and guidance to youths in difficult situations.
- Organized recreational activities such as sports, games, field trips, and arts and crafts.
- Assisted with the development of individual plans for each youth's academic success.
- Ensured safety of all youths while attending programming or events outside the facility.
- Developed positive relationships with clients by providing encouragement and support.
- Assisted youths in developing life skills such as problem solving, communication, decision-making.
- Encouraged youth participation in civic engagement opportunities within their communities.
- Used calm, positive, and encouraging approach with youth.
- Supervised youth recreational activities and facilitated workshops surrounding self-development, education and employment.
Residential Youth Worker
Edmen Staffing Solutions
Adelaide , SA
02.2022 - 07.2024
- Developed positive relationships with residents through open communication, trust building, and role modeling.
- Assisted in crisis management situations involving suicidal ideations or other dangerous behaviors from youth.
- Provided support services to families of residents in order to ensure successful transition back into home life after release from residential care setting.
- Managed medication administration process for residents according to physician instructions.
- Assisted in developing behavior modification programs tailored towards each resident's needs.
Mental Health Support Worker
Total Support Services
Adelaide , SA
03.2023 - 05.2024
- Provided emotional and psychological support to clients in crisis situations.
- Assisted clients in developing individualized treatment plans and goals.
- Monitored client progress toward meeting goals outlined in their treatment plan.
- Educated clients about mental health issues and available community resources.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities such as meal planning, medication management, budgeting.
- Encouraged positive behaviors through rewards systems or incentives programs.
- Provided transportation assistance for clients who needed help getting to appointments or other necessary locations.
- Provided mental health support services to members and families.
Disability Support Worker
My Ability Australia
Adelaide , SA
01.2021 - 12.2023
- 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.
- Administered medication according to doctor's orders and monitored side effects.
- Facilitated communication between nonverbal individuals using sign language or other methods.
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
- Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Family And Community Services
Macquarie University
Sydney02-2018
Skills
- Meal Planning and Preparation
- Daily living assistance
- Life Skills Development
- Emotional Support
- Mobility support
- Mobility Assistance
- Personal care assistance
- Documentation abilities
- Meal Preparation
- Behavioral support
- First-aid and CPR
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Recreational Activities
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
NDIS WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECK NDIS
DHS WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECK
MANUAL HANDLING CERTIFICATION FROM HCA
NDIS WORKERS CHECK
NDIS WORKERS ORIENTATION MODULE
FIRST AID AND CPR CERTIFICATE
NDIS WORKERS ORIENTATION CERTIFICATE (NHHI)
HAND HYGIENE PREVENTION CERTIFICATE (NHHI)
COVID-19 PREVENTION CONTROL
INFECTION CONTROL CERTIFICATE
FULLY VACCINATED AND FLU VACCINATED
VALID CLEARED POLICE CHECK (AFP)
SAFE AND ENJOYABLE MEALS
SAFETY INTERVENTION TRAINNING (BLUE CARD)
SAFETY ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN
KIDS SAFE
SA DRIVERS LICENSE
SUPPORTING EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION
AAMI COMPREHENSIVE INSURANCE
ASSIST CLIENT WITH MEDICATIONS FROM OHS
DEALING WITH AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOUR (MAB)
SAFTEY INTERVENTION (BLUE CARD)
Timeline
Mental Health Support Worker
Total Support Services
03.2023 - 05.2024
Residential Youth Worker
Edmen Staffing Solutions
02.2022 - 07.2024
Person-centered Support Worker
Community Living Options
11.2021 - 08.2024
Therapeutic Youth Worker
Life Without Barriers
01.2021 - 08.2024
Disability Support Worker
My Ability Australia
01.2021 - 12.2023
NDIS WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECK NDIS
DHS WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECK
MANUAL HANDLING CERTIFICATION FROM HCA
NDIS WORKERS CHECK
NDIS WORKERS ORIENTATION MODULE
FIRST AID AND CPR CERTIFICATE
NDIS WORKERS ORIENTATION CERTIFICATE (NHHI)
HAND HYGIENE PREVENTION CERTIFICATE (NHHI)
COVID-19 PREVENTION CONTROL
INFECTION CONTROL CERTIFICATE
FULLY VACCINATED AND FLU VACCINATED
VALID CLEARED POLICE CHECK (AFP)
SAFE AND ENJOYABLE MEALS
SAFETY INTERVENTION TRAINNING (BLUE CARD)
SAFETY ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN
KIDS SAFE
SA DRIVERS LICENSE
SUPPORTING EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION
AAMI COMPREHENSIVE INSURANCE
ASSIST CLIENT WITH MEDICATIONS FROM OHS
DEALING WITH AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOUR (MAB)
SAFTEY INTERVENTION (BLUE CARD)
Bachelor of Arts - Family And Community Services
Macquarie University
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