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JAY O. ADASEN

Munno Para,SA

Summary

My key role is to ensure that community activities provided to the people that I support are purposeful and lead to valued social roles for the individual under the assistance and direction of the Coordinator Community Services and also under the direction of the Manager Community & Residential Services. This is achieved through using a role-based Person-Centred approach within the Social Role Valorisation theory framework. I also have experience working with people with behaviour of concern as a support worker. Enthusiastic, friendly, and passionate professional disability support worker/ Aged care support worker with a desire to improve the quality of life of the people living with disabilites and the aged. Experience with various aspect of this profession from all round support to supporting clients with challenging behaviours. Seeking an opportunity with a high service provider which assists people to reach their goals and lead fulfilling lives. Goal-oriented Child Youth Worker with 5+ years of experience planning and organizing appropriate youth and community programs. Skillfully assesses mental, physical and emotional requirements of children and young people. Compassionate and warm professional recognized for analyzing situations accurately and effectively.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Child and Youth Worker

Baptist Care Sa
06.2023 - Current
  • Provided emotional support to young people
  • Enhanced young people development by implementing engaging and age-appropriate programs.
  • Contributed positively towards team collaborations by engaging in regular meetings and sharing insights, enhancing team cohesion.
  • Delivered crisis intervention services when necessary, de-escalating volatile situations while maintaining safety for all involved parties.
  • Built trust and rapport with young people
  • Created safe and inclusive environment, promoting positive interactions among young people .
  • Organized group activities to promote social skills development among youth participants in a fun yet structured environment.
  • Promoted a safe, inclusive environment by establishing clear expectations and reinforcing positive behaviors among young people .
  • Completed necessary reports and documentation to maintain thorough, accurate case records.
  • Provided individualized support for at-risk youth, resulting in increased self-esteem and positive behavior changes.
  • Supervised young people in residential and community-based programs to minimize risks and offer support.
  • Managed and led activities promoting growth in mental, emotional, and educational areas.
  • Established trusting relationships with young people through empathetic listening and genuine interest in their lives outside of program hours.
  • Promoted a safe, inclusive environment by establishing clear expectations and reinforcing positive behaviors among participants.

Child and Youth Worker

The King Of Kings Care
05.2021 - 06.2023
  • Provided key emotional support to young people
  • Participated in community events to meet the young person’s needs
  • Developed and implemented activities to meet physical, emotional and educational needs of young children
  • Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to reduce and prevent conflicts
  • Built solid and trusting rapport with young people , fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
  • Encouraged youth clients to develop own activities and leadership skills through group discussions.
  • Completed necessary reports and documentation to maintain thorough, accurate case records.
  • Managed and led activities promoting growth in mental, emotional, and educational areas.
  • Contributed to development of individualized plans to support youth goal achievement
  • Facilitated youth development and leadership programs for young people from diverse backgrounds.
  • Assisted in identifying and reducing barriers to youth engagement and development
  • Developed and implemented range of lessons and resources to motivate young people.
  • Supervised youth in residential and community-based programs to minimize risks and offer support.
  • Supported and mentored students in developing skills to become successful in community.
  • Organized and facilitated recreational activities to engage youth in positive, team-building
  • Developed and maintained relationships with community organizations and agencies.
  • Monitored progress towards service plan goals.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to enhance quality of social services.

Team Leader

Eskleigh Foundation
01.2019 - 06.2021
  • Ensures accountability of staff towards meeting service delivery outcomes for organizations participants
  • Display visible leadership, promoting positive team relationships that reflect the organizations values
  • Focusing staff on working collaboratively and cooperatively to meet client goals
  • Provides coaching and direction to establish and maintain a client centred approach within the team
  • Leads performance development of staff
  • Ensure that all actions and services delivered to the client are recorded and updated as required
  • Work closely with OM and Nurse team Lead to ensure the development of self-determination, effective individual plans, service design, continuous review and improvement of client services is achieved
  • Ensure that all staff understand clients’ human rights and support in ensuring their rights are upheld
  • Conduct interviews and selection process with new candidates
  • Manages timesheets, leave and associated administrative functions for staff attending training
  • Manages training both mandatory and professional development in conjunction with P&C
  • Provides future forecasted monthly needs to P&C
  • Review wages and overhead costs for the month, put strategies in place for reducing or mitigating overhead month to month
  • Support clients to make informed decisions and choices in their daily activities
  • Support clients to make informed decisions and choices in their daily activities
  • Provide training to an autistic client to assist them with learning strong communication skills and understanding behaviour
  • Use innovative responses to help support people with disabilities and their families
  • Use compassion and appropriate communication skills when assisting clients with personal and complex matters.

Age Care worker

Kincare
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Assist clients with bed routine and transfer
  • Assist client in toileting, dressing and grooming
  • Assist client with mobility and equipment
  • Supporting clients with some of the household core
  • Showering, Shaving, Dressing and Grooming of client
  • Assist client with medication
  • Driving clients out for shopping and Doctors appointment
  • Using my kincare app to record my shift and km driven
  • Adhering to work health and safety principles such as manual handling, cultural safety, etc.

Education

Certificate IV - Child, Youth & Family Intervention

Futuristic Training & Education

DIPLOMA - MENTAL HEALTH, COMMUNITY SERVICES AND

CHRISTA COLLEGE

CERTIFICATE IN DISABILITY -

UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND

MASTERS - ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING AND POLLUTION CONTROL

GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY

GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF MANAGEMENT LEARNING -

Certificate IV - Work Health And Safety

Jenard College
09.2022

Graduate Certificate In Management Learning - Management Learning

Tas College
Tasmania
09.2020

Skills

  • Client Service
  • Team Oversight
  • Teambuilding
  • Knowledgeable in System
  • Performance improvement
  • Staff Management
  • Client Support
  • Rapport-Building
  • Mental health support

Certification



ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATES AND LICENCES

· First Aid/CPR/AED Certificate

· Understanding Dementia

· Preventing Dementia

· Current Working with Vulnerable people card

· Current National Police Check clearance

· Medication support

· Seizure management training

· Peg/Tube Feeding

· Food Hygiene

· Basic Life Support

· Risk Assessor certification

· Infection Control

· Move safely at work

· Human Rights and You

· Understanding Abuse – Zero Tolerance

· NDIS Workers Orientation module

· Handling for Disability Support Workers

· Microsoft Office

· Fire and emergency Safety

· Australia full driver’s license

· Emptying and changing of Urinary Catheter bag

Timeline

Child and Youth Worker

Baptist Care Sa
06.2023 - Current

Child and Youth Worker

The King Of Kings Care
05.2021 - 06.2023

Team Leader

Eskleigh Foundation
01.2019 - 06.2021

Age Care worker

Kincare
01.2018 - 01.2019

Certificate IV - Child, Youth & Family Intervention

Futuristic Training & Education

DIPLOMA - MENTAL HEALTH, COMMUNITY SERVICES AND

CHRISTA COLLEGE

CERTIFICATE IN DISABILITY -

UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND

MASTERS - ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING AND POLLUTION CONTROL

GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY

GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF MANAGEMENT LEARNING -

Certificate IV - Work Health And Safety

Jenard College

Graduate Certificate In Management Learning - Management Learning

Tas College
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