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Chukwuemeka Okechukwu

Sydney,NSW

Summary

I am a highly experienced support and Youth worker, who is able to fully respect the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of the young person and their families. i am a reliable and dependable support worker with a strong work ethics, eager to learn new skills and concepts and dedicated to excellent achievements. I take full responsibility for my own developmental learning and performance, and have a long track record of working in residential care homes as well as in the community. I can undertake the full range of support and caring duties, specifically working with clients who have mental health issues or learning disabilities and able to provide a person-centred care. I am very passionate about working in community service sector and empowering and supporting people living with disability and whom have experienced trauma. I am presently looking for a suitable position that offers variety of opportunities to develop the horizons both personally and professionally. Compassionate when working with vulnerable people and possesses gentle and caring attitude centered on treating people with dignity and respect. Expertise in the community sector. Collaborative team player with strong clinical and interpersonal skills. Available throughout the week, weekends and evenings. Versed in daily living support, meal preparation, and mobility assistance. Offers excellent interpersonal and communication skills developed through field experience.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Youth Worker

Lifestyle Solutions
07.2017 - Current
  • Established trusting relationships with young people through empathetic listening and genuine interest in their lives outside of program hours.
  • Promoted a safe, inclusive environment by establishing clear expectations and reinforcing positive behaviour among participants.
  • Completed necessary reports and documentation to maintain thorough, accurate case records.
  • Provided individualized support for at-risk youth, resulting in increased self-esteem and positive behaviour changes.
  • Working with people with various forms of intellectual disability following their individualised care plan
  • Working with children with Autism towards community access and engagement
  • Supporting Clients with different forms of intellectual and physical disability, making informed decisions, and promoting independence of the Clients.
  • Working with other health and social care professionals to provide individual care and support plans
  • Assessing the level of care and support client needs
  • Aiding and advising a Residents family or Carer
  • Supporting Residents with recreational and leisure activities
  • Providing a Person-Centred Care and support for clients in their homes and facilities.
  • Developing Individual Support plans for clients
  • Supporting Client with mobilisation and daily domestic duties
  • Assisting with client’s general comfort and recreational activities

Disability Support Worker

Star Community Care
01.2019 - 09.2019
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
  • Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
  • Developed strong interpersonal 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.

Youth Worker

Ageing, Disability And Home Care (ADHC)
01.2018 - 02.2019
  • Established trusting relationships with young people through empathetic listening and genuine interest in their lives outside of program hours.
  • Promoted a safe, inclusive environment by establishing clear expectations and reinforcing positive behaviors among participants.
  • Completed necessary reports and documentation to maintain thorough, accurate case records.
  • Provided individualized support for at-risk youth, resulting in increased self-esteem and positive behavior changes.

Education

No Degree - NDIS

NDIS Quality And Safe Guard Commission Training
NDIS Quality And Safe Guard Commission Training
2024

Mental Health

Mental Health First Aid
Liverpool College
06.2023

Diploma in The Community - Family And Community Services

Diploma in Community Services
Diploma In Community Services
2018

First Aid
First Aid College

Police Check

Working With Children Check

NDISWC

Skills

  • Mentoring abilities
  • Youth supervision
  • Positive Reinforcement
  • Social skill development
  • Personal Care
  • Independent Living Support
  • Relationship Building
  • Documentation And Reporting
  • Client Confidentiality
  • Incident Reports
  • Mobility support
  • Computer Skills
  • Health and safety
  • Daily Living Requirements
  • Creative Thinking
  • Family Communication
  • Emotional Support
  • Transportation Assistance
  • Social Skills Development
  • Safety Management
  • Feeding Assistance
  • Medication organization
  • Client Needs Assessment
  • Behavior Support Plans
  • Recreational Activities
  • Community Integration
  • Life Skills Training
  • Multicultural Sensitivity
  • Individualized support plans
  • Educational Support
  • Youth Services
  • Therapeutic Interventions

Timeline

Disability Support Worker

Star Community Care
01.2019 - 09.2019

Youth Worker

Ageing, Disability And Home Care (ADHC)
01.2018 - 02.2019

Youth Worker

Lifestyle Solutions
07.2017 - Current

No Degree - NDIS

NDIS Quality And Safe Guard Commission Training

Mental Health

Mental Health First Aid

Diploma in The Community - Family And Community Services

Diploma in Community Services

First Aid

Police Check

Working With Children Check

NDISWC
Chukwuemeka Okechukwu