Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Harpreet Singh

Prospect,SA

Summary

Dedicated Community Support Worker assisting people with disabilities or impairments to undertake everyday tasks and support well-being. Experienced in creating interactive atmosphere to expedite supportive relationships. Solid vision of institutional goals inspiring cooperation and teamwork.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Team Leader (High Risk Services)

Community living options
Edwardstown , SA
07.2024 - Current

• Supports Participants to achieve goals and desires in all facets of their life through skill development.
• Actively contribute to the development of plans and programs, in addition to ensuring their effective implementation.
• Support a positive and homely environment, engaging person-centered active support, and implementing person-centered plans and developmental programs to achieve goals and outcomes for the Participant.
• Exercise initiative in the application of procedures and establish goals and objectives to achieve outcomes for their work program or projects.
• Ensure required service documentation is completed to the required standard, in a timely fashion, and is defensible.
• Supervise lower-level classified employees and volunteers in day-to-day practices and support the planning of others' work, in addition to their own.
• Escalate staffing and participant concerns and risks to the Service Coordinator.
• Promote, model, and coach a positive culture at the service.

• Established clear expectations for employees, providing guidance when needed.

• Participated in regular meetings with senior leadership to provide updates on team progress.

• Facilitated communication between cross-functional teams within the organization.• •

Disability Support Worker

Edmen ( working at EBL )
Killburn 5084 SA, SA
03.2022 - Current
  • Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
  • Assisted individuals in performing wide range of housekeeping functions to develop levels of ability.
  • Transported clients to and from medical and mental health appointments with assigned vehicle.
  • Coordinated doctor appointments, exercise, recreation and family visits to maintain schedule.
  • Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary client care and daily function assistance.
  • Collaborated with other professionals to assess client needs.
  • Documented services and collected required data for evaluation.
  • Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.

Team Leader, Disability Client Services

Aspiring Futures sa
Thebarton SA 5031, SA
07.2022 - 09.2024
  • Implement and track strategies stated in Care Plan
  • Making weekly reports and direct reporting to Service Support Coordinator.
  • Offered training and support to keep team members motivated and working toward objectives.
  • Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
  • Kept work areas clean, neat and free of safety hazards to maximize efficiency.
  • Fostered positive employee relationships through communication, training and development coaching.
  • Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
  • Identified needs of clients and their families promptly and efficiently.
  • Assessed company operations for compliance with safety standards.
  • Ensuring all compliance measures are being met
  • Overseeing the Individual Planning process and participant/s support
  • Coordinating case management meetings for participants as required
  • Running site inductions for new Disability Support Workers and providing support during shifts
  • Provide support to the Service Manager as required
  • NDIS meetings with families, carers, other external stakeholders and potential participant/s to discuss needs and packages
  • Provide day-to-day support our clients with a disability in various environments to help them improve their independence and achieve their goals.
  • Adhere to reporting, documentation, and administrative requirements in relation to changes of a client’s achievements, self-care and/or behavior (including medication management as required)
  • Producing accurate case notes, interaction records, log entries, Client Incident Reports, and plans
  • Maintaining the property in a clean and hygienic manner
  • Provide emotional support through basic counseling services.
  • Performing comprehensive risk assessments to ensure safety.
  • Educating families and the wider community groups about mental health issues.
  • Maintaining client records and monitoring a client’s progress.
  • Develop and review recovery plans.

Support Worker

My Ability Australia
550 Churchill Rd, Kilburn SA 5084, SA
11.2021 - 06.2024
  • Provided mental health support services to members and families.
  • Helped clients deal with substance abuse, mental illness and other concerns by delivering personalized counseling support.
  • Educated family members and helped each support clients by improving coping techniques.
  • Encouraged clients to express feelings and discuss happenings in life to help client develop insight into themselves and relationships.
  • Assisted clients with conflict resolution strategies and anger management techniques.
  • Selected and compiled relevant information and resources for clients to support individuals in overcoming mental and emotional problems.
  • Monitored, evaluated and recorded client progress with respect to treatment goals.
  • Coordinated doctor appointments, exercise, recreation and family visits to maintain schedule.
  • Ability to make sound decisions under pressure and de-escalate crises.
  • Meeting individual needs according to the Behavioral Support Plan (BSP).
  • Providing Mental health and behavioral support .
  • Supporting them to feel more confident in busy social situations by going to the local shopping centre together
  • Helping with personal administration, e.g Centrelink, paying bills, looking for housing.

Mental Health Worker

Sahope
Seacombe Gardens SA 5047, SA
08.2021 - 08.2022
  • Worked with clients with complex behavior issues.
  • Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
  • Improved resident and staff engagement through group activities.
  • Administered medication to patients according to strict schedules.
  • Prepared required treatment records and reports.
  • Transported patients to social activities and doctors appointment without accident.
  • Set up family meetings with guidance from physicians.
  • Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
  • Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
  • Lifted, moved and adjusted clients to ambulate individuals for diverse needs.
  • Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium and high protein diets.
  • Liaised with supervisor to review cases and improve care.
  • Provided primary resident care and assistance with daily living activities.
  • Provided mental health support services to members and families.
  • Helped clients deal with substance abuse, mental illness and other concerns by delivering personalized counseling support.
  • Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary client care and daily function assistance.
  • Collaborated with community workers to implement exciting social activity programs within facility.

Education

Certificate IV - Disabilty

Australian National Training
09.2023

Certificate III in Individual Support-Disability -

South Australian Learning Centre
Brighton SA
06.2021

Bachelor of Science - Computer Degree

KSOU
India
03.2014

High School Diploma -

Queens Academic Group
Auckland, New Zealand
11.2010

Some College (No Degree) - Community of Community Services

Diplima

Skills

  • Clean driving record
  • Daily living assistance
  • Technical support understanding
  • Emergency response training
  • Mood disorders knowledge
  • Strategic planner
  • Goal development
  • Safety and risk assessments
  • Client needs assessments
  • Problem resolution
  • Medication Prescribing and Administration
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Confidential Records

Accomplishments

DCSI Clearance

MAPA training

Full driving licence

First Aid Certificate

Manual Handling Certificate

NDIS worker orientation module

Midazolam training certificate.

Assist with Medication (RDNS)

Disability Services Employment Screening CLEARED

Aged Care Sector Employment Screening CLEARED

Vulnerable Person Related Employment Screening CLEARED Safe Environments for Children and Young People - Through their eyes.

Timeline

Team Leader (High Risk Services)

Community living options
07.2024 - Current

Team Leader, Disability Client Services

Aspiring Futures sa
07.2022 - 09.2024

Disability Support Worker

Edmen ( working at EBL )
03.2022 - Current

Support Worker

My Ability Australia
11.2021 - 06.2024

Mental Health Worker

Sahope
08.2021 - 08.2022

Certificate IV - Disabilty

Australian National Training

Certificate III in Individual Support-Disability -

South Australian Learning Centre

Bachelor of Science - Computer Degree

KSOU

High School Diploma -

Queens Academic Group

Some College (No Degree) - Community of Community Services

Diplima
Harpreet Singh