Sherilee Post
Caboolture,QLD
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Compassionate Disability Support Worker with experience in providing personalized care and assistance to individuals with disabilities. Strengths include strong interpersonal skills, adaptability to diverse situations, and knowledge of various techniques. Previous work has shown ability to foster independence among clients while ensuring safety and comfort.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Support Worker/House Leader
Holistic Horizons
North Brisbane, QLD
12.2020 - Current
- Referred the client or family to appropriate community resources to obtain support for mental or physical illness.
- Coordinated with stakeholders and family regarding current issues or concerns related to the client's health status or well-being.
- Organized paperwork related to patient treatments and maintained accurate records.
- Modified treatment plans to accommodate changes in clients' health or progress.
- Advocated for clients to resolve medical or personal crises.
- Supervised other workers and caregivers providing services to clients.
- Contributed to case and chap reviews of client status and progress.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Educated families about the patient's condition and provided support during difficult times.
- Coordinated patient care plans with doctors and registered nurses and communicated treatment steps to patients.
- Participated in case conferences to discuss client progress and formulate new treatment strategies.
- Monitored patient progress and updated treatment plans in collaboration with psychiatrists.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress, identify challenges, and develop solutions.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve team performance and productivity.
- High experience, knowledge and understanding within the LGBT+ community
- Assisted in the development and implementation of child safety policies and procedures while working alongside organisations
- Facilitated communication between parents, guardians, school personnel, medical professionals, social workers, law enforcement officers, and other stakeholders involved in resolving problems affecting the welfare of clients
2IC Manager
Ed Harry Ltd
Morayfield, QLD
03.2018 - 04.2019
- Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills in resolving product and consumer complaints.
Education
Cert IV Allied Health Assistance -
InterCare Training
02-2022
Cert III - Individual Support
InterCare Training
Caboolture, QLD09-2020
Skills
Teamwork and Collaboration
Behaviour Analysis
Workplace Professionalism
Multicultural Understanding
LGBT
Workplace Health and Safety
High Mental Health Awareness
Supervision and Leadership
Daily Living Assistance
Crisis Intervention
Client Assessment
Conflict Resolution
Emotional Support
Documentation and Reporting
Life Skills Development
Empathy and Patience
Activity Planning
Risk Management
Meal Planning and Preparation
Relationship Building
Crisis Management
Accomplishments
- Providing support workers with knowledge and education on mental health illnesses, Supporting them with how to best resolve behaviors promptly
- Building long term professional relationships with Clients, Stakeholders. As well as building strong rapport with families
Timeline
Support Worker/House Leader
Holistic Horizons
12.2020 - Current
2IC Manager
Ed Harry Ltd
03.2018 - 04.2019
Cert IV Allied Health Assistance -
InterCare Training
Cert III - Individual Support
InterCare Training
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