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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
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
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
Jessica Tyson