Erin Ash
Oxley,QLD
Summary
Caring and empathic support worker with 19 years of professional experience in providing therapeutic support for adults with disabilities. I have developed an exceptional level of understanding about providing healthy, respectful care and support for vulnerable people, meeting their individual needs as they require. Helping build independent and fulfilling lives, by providing individual personalised support of social, emotional, physical, spiritual, and psychological health. Assisting people to live in their own home and become valued members of their community, whilst aiding their development of identity and self-determination. I deeply believe everyone deserves a meaningful and fulfilling life.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Lifestyle Support Worker
Self Employed BUISNESS OWNER - ABN 58824865486
09.2018 - Current
- Highly reliable and dependable support worker who enjoys supporting people of all ages and abilities
- Helped clients manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Promoted community integration by providing extensive physical, emotional and social support.
- Assisted clients in identifying community resources and connecting with appropriate services.
- Dedicated to providing comprehensive in-home care that enriches people’s lives
- Assisted clients in developing and setting realistic goals to promote positive change.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate care for clients.
- Provided crisis counselling and intervention services to clients in emergency situations.
- Utilized evidence-based practices to provide effective interventions for clients.
- Evaluated clients' social, emotional and psychological needs to create treatment plans.
- High quality, flexible and holistic support, covering all aspects of a person’s individual needs on an individual basis
- Assist people to live self-determined, fulfilling, enjoyable lives, and maintain the highest possible level of independent living.
Lifestyle Support worker
SAILSS (Salvation Army Individual Lifestyle Support Service)
05.2004 - 03.2018
- Provided high quality individual support for people within their own home and community
- Monitor and manage medical conditions and general health, reporting on any changes as required
- Administer medication as per medical professional instructions
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Collaborated with other professionals to plan and coordinate care for clients.
- Assisted clients in developing and setting realistic goals to promote positive change.
- Transported clients to appointments, shopping venues and entertainment events according to determined schedule.
- Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
- Promoted community integration by providing extensive physical, emotional and social support.
- Visited home environments to help clients develop comprehensive life, technical and job skills.
- Prepared agendas and took notes at meetings to archive proceedings.
- Assisted clients in identifying community resources and connecting with appropriate services.
- Helped clients manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
Senior Lifestyle support Worker
SAILSS (Salvation Army Support Service)
04.2013 - 09.2013
- Lead a team of 12 support workers
- Organize and lead team meetings
- Liaise with Government organizations
- Employ, and train new staff
- Create and manage rosters and payroll.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged clients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
Education
Bachelor of Social Work -
QUT
Kelvin Grove, QLD11.2026
Certificate IV Disability Work -
The Bremer Institute of Tafe
01.2010
Skills
- Organization and Time Management
- Relationship Building
- Critical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Organizational Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Decision-Making
Additional Information
Current First Aid and CPR Certificate (valid),
Current Driver’s License and own vehicle
Practice Framework
- Deep Active Listening
- Friendly and Courteous
- Flexible
- Positive Behavior Support Informed
- Respect and acknowledge autonomy
- Patient and Understanding
- Trauma Informed Care
- Social Justice perspective
Timeline
Lifestyle Support Worker
Self Employed BUISNESS OWNER - ABN 58824865486
09.2018 - Current
Senior Lifestyle support Worker
SAILSS (Salvation Army Support Service)
04.2013 - 09.2013
Lifestyle Support worker
SAILSS (Salvation Army Individual Lifestyle Support Service)
05.2004 - 03.2018
Bachelor of Social Work -
QUT
Certificate IV Disability Work -
The Bremer Institute of Tafe
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