Jessica Tyson
Launceston,TAS
Summary
Dynamic Disability Support Worker and Team Leader with a proven track record at Eskleigh Foundation, enhancing client quality of life and team performance. Excelled in problem-solving, team motivation, and meticulous documentation. Known for outstanding people management and computer skills, consistently achieving beyond set goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Disability Support Worker and Team Leader
Eskleigh Foundation
Perth, TAS
05.2014 - Current
- Manage and motivated employees to be productive and engaged at work
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Partake in interviewing potential staff
- Providing information to relate parties to develop plans
- Communicating regularly with stakeholders
- Kept accurate records for client files and handled related paperwork.
- Assist with managing finances
- Managed medications effectively for clients under strict supervision from healthcare professionals, ensuring adherence to prescribed treatment plans.
- Provide assistance with daily living tasks
- Delivering exceptional care services
- Advocated fiercely on behalf of clients when necessary to ensure their rights were respected in various settings such as education or healthcare environments.
Disability Support Worker
Able Australia
Launceston, TAS
08.2018 - 04.2022
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Developed strong interpersonal relationships with clients, earning their trust and respect through consistent empathy and understanding.
- Enhanced quality of life for clients with physical and intellectual disabilities through compassionate care and assistance.
- Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviours, and incidents.
- Delivered exceptional personal care services
Education
Certificate IV - Disability
National College
05-2017
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Team motivation
- Team supervision
- People management
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Documentation skills
- Coaching and mentoring
- Documentation and reporting
- Independent living support
- Goal setting
- Overseeing daily activities
- Computer skills
Certification
- First Aid Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- Assist clients with medication
- Manual handling
- Respectful workplace training
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
Able Australia
08.2018 - 04.2022
Disability Support Worker and Team Leader
Eskleigh Foundation
05.2014 - Current
Certificate IV - Disability
National College