Kenaan ALSAHLANY
Blacktown,NAW
Summary
Mature support worker offering several-year background providing vulnerable individuals with care to improve quality of life. Polished in administering developmental screenings and providing mentoring services. Warm and friendly professional committed to orchestrating support for families dealing with various issues such as domestic violence, substance abuse and mental illness.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Support Worker
Happy life at home
Blacktown, NSW
04.2021 - Current
- Conducted regular safety checks and risk assessments to ensure a secure environment for clients.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, such as personal hygiene and meal preparation.
- Worked with leadership, parents and volunteers to establish clear goals and guidelines for group meetings.
- Supported clients with mobility needs, including the use of wheelchairs and transfers.
- Helped clients develop coping mechanisms, technical abilities and job skills.
- Drove and accompanied clients to appointments, shopping and special events for safety and companionship.
- Engaged clients in activities aimed at promoting physical and mental stimulation.
Support Worker
Vision on care
Blacktown, NSW
02.2020 - 02.2023
- Conducted regular safety checks and risk assessments to ensure a secure environment for clients.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, such as personal hygiene and meal preparation.
- Worked with leadership, parents and volunteers to establish clear goals and guidelines for group meetings.
- Visited clients at residences to assist courts with custody decisions and conduct home study assessments.
- Implemented and formulated tailored treatment plans with needs evaluation and patient psychosocial functioning.
- Supported clients with mobility needs, including the use of wheelchairs and transfers.
- Liaised effectively between other professionals involved in a client's care, such as doctors, nurses, social workers and family members.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to enhance clients' well-being.
- Collaborated with state agencies and benefits coordinators to develop individualized plans for each case.
- Tracked client behaviors, daily activities, new skills, and notable incidents for documentation purposes.
- Used knowledge of successful crisis intervention techniques and supportive problem-solving to achieve treatment goals.
- Drove and accompanied clients to appointments, shopping and special events for safety and companionship.
- Assisted homeless clients with procuring mental health support and other various community resources.
- Monitored client wellbeing and reported any changes or concerns to relevant staff members.
- Managed challenging behaviour from clients in a calm manner by utilising de-escalation techniques.
- Assisted in the development of social skills through group activities and one-on-one interactions.
- Supported clients to access education, training or employment opportunities.
- Attended regular reviews of service user's care plans to ensure the best outcomes for each individual.
- Supported clients' social, physical and emotional needs to help integrate into local community.
- Lifted, moved and adjusted clients to ambulate individuals for diverse needs.
- Assessed clients for neglect and abusive situations to compile documentation for court hearings and reports.
- Conducted household tasks, including cleaning and laundry, to maintain a clean and safe living environment.
- Organised leisure activities for clients in the community.
- Referred involved parties to needed community resources.
Education
High School Diploma -
Nassriya
07-1982
Skills
- Transportation assistance
- Housekeeping and laundry
- Daily living support
- Mental health assistance
- Disability care
- Basic caregiving
- Meal preparation
- First aid and CPR
- Medication administration
- Mobility assistance
Languages
Arabic
First Language
English
Beginner
A1
Timeline
Support Worker
Happy life at home
04.2021 - Current
Support Worker
Vision on care
02.2020 - 02.2023
High School Diploma -
Nassriya