Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Work History
Youth Worker
Marist Youth Service
Blacktown, NSW
Jan2019 - Current
Managed and led activities promoting growth in mental, emotional, and educational areas.
Provided key emotional support to special needs youth.
Assisted in identifying and reducing barriers to youth engagement and development.
Organized and facilitated recreational activities to engage youth in positive, team-building experiences.
Supervised youth in residential and community-based programs to minimize risks and offer support.
Contributed to development of individualized plans to support youth goal achievement.
Provided guidance and advice to youth, supporting navigation of diverse personal and social issues.
Disability Support Worker
Forsight Foundation Australia
Parramatta, NSW
Jan2019 - Current
Transported clients safely to social activities and appointments.
Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, clients behaviors, and incidents.
Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep health care supervisor well-informed.
Prepared nutritious meals to meet individual dietary needs of clients.
Kept accurate records for client files and handled related paperwork.
Checked medication schedules and clients needs to enforce medication administration standards team-wide.
Supported clients with their personal care tasks such as as dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting .
Maintained safety with tidy, clean, and hazard-free home environments.
Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
Mental Health Support Worker
Uniting Care Mental Health Service Hasi Plus
Parramatta, NSW
May2016 - Current
Documented client progress in confidential files.
Provided clients with recommendations for community resources.
Built partnerships with community agencies and service providers to remove access gaps.
Provided case management services to monitor client access to resources and services.
Developed and implemented activities to help clients develop social and independent living skills.
Maintained client records to document assessment, treatment plans, and progress.
Collaborated with mental health professionals to coordinate comprehensive care for clients.
Collaborated with medical and clinical personnel to coordinate and implement client services.
Assist with monitoring consumers and individual recovery plans based on their individual recovery goals.
Liaise with specialists and other stakeholders to ensure that consumers receive timely and relevant support, information, and referrals.
Ensure that risk management practices are considered and followed in respect of clinical governance and WHS management.
Supported consumers acclimated shelters by connecting on admission to explain process and answer questions.
Offered outreach, advocacy, and rehabilitative services for ongoing case needs and special crisis interventions.
Managed cases with direct assessments and information gathered from family members,significant others, and involved agencies.
Disability Support Worker
Family And Community Services, NSW Gov. (ADHAC)
Parramatta, NSW
01.2012 - May2016
Checked medication schedules and clients needs to enforce medication administration standards team-wide.
Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting clients.
Kept accurate records for client files and handled related paperwork.
Collecting and keeping client data as may be required .
Adhered to organization requirements for client interactions and care standards.
Maintained accurate and updated clients' records as per organization's policy.
Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
Prepared nutritious meals to meet individual dietary needs of clients.
Maintained safety with tidy, clean, and hazard-free home environments.
Implemented client care plans such as meal plans, behavior management plans, and other relevant care plans.
Education
Diploma in Child Youth And Family Interventions. -
Bradford Institute
Brisbane, QLD
09.2021
Diploma of Community Services And Case Management. - Family And Community Services
Tefe College
Granville, NSW
02.2012
Diploma of Disability - Disability Studies
Tefe College
Granville, NSW
01.2011
Certificate IV in Disability - Disability Studies
Tefe College
Granville, NSW
03.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Social Works And Administration
Makerere University Kampala
Uganda, East Africa
03.2002
Skills
Organization and Time Management
Flexible and Adaptable
Teamwork and Collaboration
Self-Motivated
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
Family And Community Services, NSW Gov. (ADHAC)
01.2012 - May2016
Youth Worker
Marist Youth Service
Jan2019 - Current
Disability Support Worker
Forsight Foundation Australia
Jan2019 - Current
Mental Health Support Worker
Uniting Care Mental Health Service Hasi Plus
May2016 - Current
Diploma in Child Youth And Family Interventions. -
Bradford Institute
Diploma of Community Services And Case Management. - Family And Community Services
Tefe College
Diploma of Disability - Disability Studies
Tefe College
Certificate IV in Disability - Disability Studies
Tefe College
Bachelor of Arts - Social Works And Administration
Allied Health Professional (Social Worker) at Tasmanian Health Service, Pulse Youth Health ServiceAllied Health Professional (Social Worker) at Tasmanian Health Service, Pulse Youth Health Service
Regional Executive Director at Southwest Key Programs Inc., Youth and Family Service DivisionRegional Executive Director at Southwest Key Programs Inc., Youth and Family Service Division