Deepa Poojary
Brisbane,QLD
Summary
Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success.
Reliable Support Worker offering 3 year background promoting client development in day program and group home settings.
Skilled in facilitating physical and educational activities and monitoring client progress.
Observant and patient team player with passion for helping others.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges.
Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Support Worker
Flexible living & Ability Care
Brisbane, Queensland
09.2020 - Current
- Provided emotional and practical support to vulnerable adults.
- Organised leisure activities for clients in the community.
- Assisted clients with personal care, such as showering and dressing.
- Helped clients develop independent living skills, such as budgeting, cooking and cleaning.
- Supported clients to access education, training or employment opportunities.
- Monitored client wellbeing and reported any changes or concerns to relevant staff members.
- Reported any incidents or accidents in accordance with company policy and procedure.
- Encouraged service users to participate in social activities that promoted their physical health and mental wellbeing.
- Administered medication according to company guidelines whilst monitoring its effectiveness.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress using computer systems or paper files in line with data protection regulations.
- Actively encouraged service users to make decisions about their own lives where appropriate.
- Managed challenging behaviour from clients in a calm manner by utilising de-escalation techniques.
- Supported clients' social, physical and emotional needs to help integrate into local community.
- Tracked client behaviors, daily activities, new skills and notable incidents for documentation purposes.
Education
Diploma of Community Services - Communication Studies
Griffin College
Brisbane, QLD06-2023
Skills
- Emotional Support
- Behavioral Support
- Mobility Support
- First-Aid and CPR
- Daily Living Assistance
- Meal Planning and Preparation
- Documentation Abilities
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Personal Care Assistance
Timeline
Support Worker
Flexible living & Ability Care
09.2020 - Current
Diploma of Community Services - Communication Studies
Griffin College
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