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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
12.2014 - 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.
10.2013 - 03.2014
  • 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)
01.2012 - 10.2013
  • 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
10.2009 - 01.2012
  • Working with young people with Autism spectrum.
  • Managing a care team.
  • Used Makaton and sign language.

Casual Community Worker

Procare
08.2008 - 10.2009
  • 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
01.2008 - 10.2009
  • 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, QLD
11.2026

Diploma - Community Welfare

TAFE
Campbelltown, NSW
2008

Certificate IV - Community Welfare

TAFE
Campbelltown, NSW
2007

Certificate IV - Health ( Nursing)

Chisholm Institute
Frankston, VIC
2006

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
12.2014 - Current

Youth Worker

On Call Staffing Solutions Inc.
10.2013 - 03.2014

Direct Support Worker

CPL ( Formerly Known As FSG)
01.2012 - 10.2013

Senior Disability Support Worker

Centacare
10.2009 - 01.2012

Casual Community Worker

Procare
08.2008 - 10.2009

Disability Support Worker

Northcott Disability Services
01.2008 - 10.2009

Bachelor of Human Services -

Griffith University

Diploma - Community Welfare

TAFE

Certificate IV - Community Welfare

TAFE

Certificate IV - Health ( Nursing)

Chisholm Institute

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