Dylan Howell
Kurri Kurri,NSW
Summary
Compassionate Support Worker with a strong dedication to helping individuals in need of mental health support, supporting client goals and improving independence/daily living skills. Skilled in providing person-centered care with the aid of following Allied Health advice and client Behavioural support plans. Proven to work well with a team showing leadership capabilities, previously stepping into management roles withing the role and collaborating with a team of support workers to provide the best possible support for all clients.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Support Worker
Challenge Community Services
04.2021 - Current
- Documented client progress notes and support items for achieving goals.
- Developed and implemented activities to help clients develop social and independent living skills.
- Maintained client records to document assessment, treatment plans and progress.
- Transported clients safely to social activities and appointments.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, and bathing clients.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Maintained safety with tidy, clean, and hazard-free home environments.
- Prepared nutritious meals to meet individual dietary needs for clients.
- Entertained, conversed, and engaged with clients based on their interests and goals.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to drive continuity of care.
- Highly flexible with work hours to support service needs.
Spray Painter
Perfect Auto Body
02.2015 - 03.2020
- Used proper PPE and safety protocols for personal health and safety of other staff.
- Sanded and removed blemishes, dents and other imperfections on painting surfaces.
- Spray painted surfaces with airless, conventional and High Volume Low Pressure equipment.
- Mixed paint colours and appropriate chemicals to complete projects.
- Worked holidays and weekends depending on shifting needs of project.
- Collaborated with Panel Beaters, Detailer's and department mangers to provide consistent, high-quality completed jobs.
Education
CHC32015 Certificate III in Community Services - Community Services
Work Savvy
New South Wales03.2024
CHC33015 Certificate III In Individual Support -
Work Savvy
New South Wales06.2023
HLTSS00064 Infection Control Skill Set -
Work Savvy
New South Wales12.2022
CHCSS00070 Assist Clients With Medication Skillset -
TAFE NSW
New South Wales06.2022
Epilepsy Essentials -
Epilepsy Action Online Academy
New South Wales07.2021
HLTAID003 Provide First Aid -
Work Savvy
New South Wales05.2021
AUR32416 Certificate III - Automotive Refinishing Technology
Glasurit Refinishing Competence Centre/Tafe
Wetherill Park, NSW12.2019
Higher School Certificate -
Robert Townson High School
Raby, NSW12.2014
Skills
- Documenting Incidents
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Meal Preparation
- Creative Thinking
- Companionship and Emotional Support
- Mental and Physical Exercise
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Progress note data collection
- Conflict Resolution
- Personal Growth Support
Timeline
Mental Health Support Worker
Challenge Community Services
04.2021 - Current
Spray Painter
Perfect Auto Body
02.2015 - 03.2020
CHC32015 Certificate III in Community Services - Community Services
Work Savvy
CHC33015 Certificate III In Individual Support -
Work Savvy
HLTSS00064 Infection Control Skill Set -
Work Savvy
CHCSS00070 Assist Clients With Medication Skillset -
TAFE NSW
Epilepsy Essentials -
Epilepsy Action Online Academy
HLTAID003 Provide First Aid -
Work Savvy
AUR32416 Certificate III - Automotive Refinishing Technology
Glasurit Refinishing Competence Centre/Tafe
Higher School Certificate -
Robert Townson High School
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