Jean David Uppiah
Benowa,QLD
Summary
To obtain employment within the Community Sector and apply knowledge and skills i have to provide people with the support and guidance they need. To lead by example and work in a professional manner by upholding the code of conduct and policy and procedures of the organisation.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Residential Care Worker
Mercy Community Services
2014.12 - Current
- Worked towards achieving outcomes for young people.
- Worked with complex behaviours, mental health and trauma of young people.
- Worked with pre-adolescents under 12 years old.
Youth Worker
On Call Staffing Solutions Inc.
2013.10 - 2014.03
- Worked as a Youth Residential with various organisation across Melbourne area (Salvation Army Residential Youth Care and others)
- Worked with complex behavioural young people with trauma and mental health.
Direct Support Worker
CPL ( Formerly Known As FSG)
2012.01 - 2013.10
- Working with clients who have ABI ( Acquired Brain Injury) and
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behaviour.
Senior Disability Support Worker
Centacare
2009.10 - 2012.01
- Working with young people with Autism spectrum.
- Managing a care team.
- Used Makaton and sign language.
Casual Community Worker
Procare
2008.08 - 2009.10
- Worked under subcontracts for few organisations ( Life without Barriers, QAIHC, Impact Youth Services, Marist Youth Care, GC Project for Homeless, Mental Illness Fellowship of Queensland.
- Provided guidance and advice to youth, supporting navigation of diverse personal and social issues.
- Provided key emotional support to special needs youth.
- Contributed to development of individualized plans to support youth goal achievement.
Disability Support Worker
Northcott Disability Services
2008.01 - 2009.10
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Assisting clients with their meals preparation.
- Assisting clients with mobility, using hoists machine , slide sheets and wheelchair.
Education
Bachelor of Human Services -
Griffith University
Gold Coast, QLD11.2026
Diploma - Community Welfare
TAFE
Campbelltown, NSW2008
Certificate IV - Community Welfare
TAFE
Campbelltown, NSW2007
Certificate IV - Health ( Nursing)
Chisholm Institute
Frankston, VIC2006
Skills
- 85 years years experience as a residential youth worker and over decade of experience in welfare industry
- Social Justice
- Nutrition and Diet
- Calm Under Stress
- Task Management
- Housekeeping Duties
- Team Work
Languages
English
French
Certification
Open Drivers License.
Blue Card, NDIS and Police Check available on Request.
First aid and CPR.
TCI Training.
Facilitated Communication, Non-violent Crisis intervention, Autism Awareness, Mental Health, Child safety, Human Rights , Medications.
Additional Information
Brenton Kelly
Mercy Program Manager
brenton.kelly@mercycs.org.au
0438706315
Sonia Starr
Former Mercy Area Program Coordinator
sonia.starr@infinitycs.org.au
0438415625
Shelly Pease
Senior Residential Care Worker
michelle.pease@mercycs.org.au
0404111631
Sharad Karthigasu
Child Safety Officer ( CSO)
sharad.karthigasu@cyma.qld.gov.au
07 5675 43 00
0428917282
Kable Bull
CPL Service Facilitator
kable.bull@cpl.org.au
0419611751
Timeline
Residential Care Worker
Mercy Community Services
2014.12 - Current
Youth Worker
On Call Staffing Solutions Inc.
2013.10 - 2014.03
Direct Support Worker
CPL ( Formerly Known As FSG)
2012.01 - 2013.10
Senior Disability Support Worker
Centacare
2009.10 - 2012.01
Casual Community Worker
Procare
2008.08 - 2009.10
Disability Support Worker
Northcott Disability Services
2008.01 - 2009.10
Bachelor of Human Services -
Griffith University
Diploma - Community Welfare
TAFE
Certificate IV - Community Welfare
TAFE
Certificate IV - Health ( Nursing)
Chisholm Institute