JOSEPHINE MUNACHI SHEDRACH
D326/5 ADONIS AVENUE ROUSE HILL,NSW
Summary
Compassionate support professional dedicated to improving the lives of individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness and disability. Demonstrates extensive experience in crisis intervention, effectively assisting clients with complex challenges such as AOD, FASD, ADHD, mental health issues, trauma, autism, ODD, and disabilities. Proven ability to deliver empathetic and tailored support in high-pressure environments. Aiming to leverage expertise in social services to create lasting positive change within vulnerable populations.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
ITC-Disability Support Worker
Wesley Community Services
Sydney, NSW
10.2023 - Current
- Assisted individuals in performing wide range of housekeeping functions to develop levels of ability.
- Deescalated challenging behaviors using a trauma-informed approach and BSP.
- Modified treatment plans to accommodate changes in clients' health or progress.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as eating, dressing, and grooming.
- Developed strategies to help individuals cope with their disability.
- Transported clients to and from medical and daily appointments with the assigned vehicle.
- Collaborated with other professionals to develop treatment plans for clients.
- Participated in team meetings with supervisors, doctors, nurses, therapists.
- Maintained records of services provided, client progress, and goals achieved.
Disability Support Worker
AUTISM SA
Adelaide
08.2021 - 07.2023
- Assisted clients with their everyday and special needs including; showering, daily activities, mobility and feeding
- Responsible for accurate documentation of resident's care
- Assisted with transporting clients to appointments whilst also providing social support and companionship
- Assisted clients with medication, preparing to assist with medication
- Handling medication contingencies and completing medication distribution and documentation
- Manual handling tasks, using hoist, sling and wheelchair
- Support young person to participate in school activities, vocational training or any other activity of benefit to young person
- Provide assistance to young person to minimise harm and promote well-being
- Assist young people in daily routines and helping to form positive belief about themselves
- Modelling and assisting young people on how to build positive, trusting relationships and reuniting them back to the community
Mental Health Support Worker
BET GLOBAL GROUP
Adelaide
06.2021 - 07.2023
- Provided support for people with different mental disabilities
- Ensured confidentiality, dignity and privacy to participants at all times
- Arranging food, shelter, and clothing for people in need, and providing crisis counseling to those experiencing trauma.
- Referring clients to appropriate specialists, and liaising with teachers, social workers, local authorities, and parents.
- Administered medication
- Participated in the creation and delivery of tailored care plans
- Provided leadership and coordination of various programs using techniques in behavior management and prevention strategies.
- Developed educational materials for use during group therapy sessions or individual counseling sessions.
- Developed and maintained a therapeutic rapport with patients to facilitate recovery.
- Conducted suicide risk assessments and implemented safety plans as needed.
- Implemented behavioral management plans to address challenging behaviors.
- Conducted initial patient assessments to develop personalized care plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of Notre Dame Australia
Sydney, NSW06-2027
Diploma of Community Service -
Supreme Education And Training PTY LTD.
Sydney, NSW08-2023
Skills
- Behavior management
- Crisis intervention
- Client assessment
- Treatment planning
- Daily living assistance
- Confidentiality practices
- Therapeutic interventions
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Mobility support
- Relationship building
- Time management
- Crisis management
- Computer skills
- Creative thinking
Qualifications and training
- Diploma in Community Service-2023
- First Aid Certificate and CPR-2024
- NDIS Worker Check-2023
- Working with Children Check-2023
- Advanced Manual Handling-2023
- Supporting Effective Communication Module-2024
- Safety and Quality In health Care cert-2024
- 'Quality, Safety and You' - NDIS Worker Orientation Module-2024
- Accidental Counsellor-2024
- Bullying and harassment-2024
- Contribution and Development Plan (CDP)-2024
- Safeguarding Children and Young People-2024
- Trauma Informed Care and Practice-2024
- WHS Risk management-2024
- Infection Control-2024
- Administration of Medication Training-2024
- NDIS Induction Module Certificate-2023
- Vital Sign Observation-2024
- Falls risk assessment and Pressure injury assessment-2024
- Repositioning-2024
- Mobilisation-2024
- Feeding and Elimination needs-2024
- Emptying a urinary Catheter-2024
- Stool assessment-2024
- Respiratory Fit Test-2024
Accomplishments
- Developed experience and skills in various home care activities
- Comprehensive understanding of residential and personal care.
- Kept well-detailed and accurate records of clients.
- Trained new employees.
- Promoted clients’ independent living.
Activities
- Assisted clients with their everyday and special needs including; showering, daily activities, mobility and feeding
- Responsible for accurate documentation of resident's care
- Assisted with transporting clients to appointments whilst also providing social support and companionship.
- Assisted clients with medication, preparing to assist with medication.
- Handling medication contingencies and completing medication distribution and documentation.
- Manual handling tasks, using hoist, sling and wheelchair.
- Support young person to participate in school activities, vocational training or any other activity of benefit to young person.
- Provide assistance to young person to minimise harm and promote well-being.
- Assist young people in daily routines and helping to form positive belief about themselves.
- Modelling and assisting young people on how to build positive, trusting relationships and reuniting them back to the community.
- Providing support for people with different mental disabilities
- Effective communication with clients and conflict resolution.
- Providing confidentiality, dignity and privacy to participants at all times.
- Meeting with people to identify and discuss their problems as well as providing support in group settings.
- Arranging food, shelter and clothing for people in need and providing crisis counselling to those experiencing trauma.
- Referring clients to appropriate specialists and liaising with teachers, social workers, local authorities and parents.
- Administered medication
- Participated in the creation and delivery of tailored care plans.
- Managed behaviors of concern by applying strategies in BSP plan of clients.
Languages
English
Full Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
ITC-Disability Support Worker
Wesley Community Services
10.2023 - Current
Disability Support Worker
AUTISM SA
08.2021 - 07.2023
Mental Health Support Worker
BET GLOBAL GROUP
06.2021 - 07.2023
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of Notre Dame Australia
Diploma of Community Service -
Supreme Education And Training PTY LTD.
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