Deklyn Halhead
Wagga Wagga,NSW
Summary
Mental health professional with strong background in providing compassionate support and care. Skilled in crisis intervention, counselling, and developing personalized care plans. Excellent team collaborator, adaptable to changing needs, and consistently reliable. Known for empathetic communication, problem-solving abilities, and maintaining patient-centered approach. With a willingness to learn and grow.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Disability and Mental Health Support Worker
Ambition
03.2024 - Current
- Supported patients in achieving personal goals through goal-setting exercises and step-by-step guidance.
- 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.
- Provided complex crisis intervention and stabilization to patients in psychological distress.
- Enhanced medication adherence with thorough education on side effects, dosing schedules, and potential interactions.
- Provided clients with recommendations to community resources.
Family Disability and Mental Health Support Worker
Self Employed
09.2022 - 02.2024
- Continuously refined professional skills and knowledge by attending workshops, conferences, and training sessions relevant to autism therapy.
- Provided key emotional support to special needs youth.
- Implemented behaviour modification strategies to address challenging behaviours exhibited by young clients.
- Advocated for client needs within various systems, such as schools, and social services.
- Managed challenging behaviors calmly and effectively using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage selfregulation.
- Supported families in maintaining household order by performing light housekeeping duties, meal preparation, and laundry tasks.
- Safeguarded children''s well-being by closely monitoring their activities and providing appropriate supervision at all times.
- Facilitated relationships with children and parents by developing caring and structured home environments.
- Processed invoices and payments in line with company policies and procedures.
- Maintained accurate records of invoicing and payment activities in compliance with company and legal requirements.
- Improved operational workflows by identifying areas of inefficiency and implementing appropriate solutions.
Disability Support Worker
Rise and Shine Support Services
01.2020 - 08.2023
- 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.
Education
Advanced Diploma - Family And Domestic Violence
TAFE Queensland
Birtinya, QLD09-2022
Certificate IV - Disability
Connect And GROW
Sunshine Coast, QLD07-2021
Certificate III - Mental Health
Connect And GROW
Sunshine Coast, QLD07-2021
Certificate III - Community Services
Connect And GROW
Sunshine Coast, QLD07-2021
Certificate III - Allied Health
Kawana Waters State College
Buddina, QLD06-2020
Skills
- Documentation And Reporting
- Client Confidentiality
- Customer Service
- Decision-Making
- Issue Resolution
- Client Relationship Management
- Team Building and Leadership
Referees
Peta Brown (Personal) - 0429 590 816
Kristina Kieboom (Self Employed Contractor ) - 0409 719 642
Lindy Booth (Rise and Shine SS) - 0438 723 186
Emily Hale (Personal) - 0438 429 195
Timeline
Disability and Mental Health Support Worker
Ambition
03.2024 - Current
Family Disability and Mental Health Support Worker
Self Employed
09.2022 - 02.2024
Disability Support Worker
Rise and Shine Support Services
01.2020 - 08.2023
Advanced Diploma - Family And Domestic Violence
TAFE Queensland
Certificate IV - Disability
Connect And GROW
Certificate III - Mental Health
Connect And GROW
Certificate III - Community Services
Connect And GROW
Certificate III - Allied Health
Kawana Waters State College
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