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Lysette Jones

Summary

I am a passionate and driven person, with a strong background in helping individuals with special needs to reach fulfilling lives. My expertise in evidence-based practices and person-cantered approaches has enabled me to create individualized and holistic support plans that empower clients to reach their full potential.

I am skilled in creating positive, safe, and inclusive environments that promote growth, learning, and development. I am highly adaptable and have the ability to connect with people from diverse backgrounds and build strong working relationships. My strength in communication and interpersonal skills have allowed me to work effectively with families, carers, co workers and other key stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes.

I have a good understanding of the complexities of challenging behaviours and the importance of addressing underlying causes. My experience and training in Positive Behaviour Support has equipped me with the skills necessary to conduct functional assessments, develop and implement behaviour support plans, and monitor progress. I am dedicated to continuously improving my skills by staying up-to-date with the latest developments in the field. My commitment to promoting dignity, respect, and inclusion is at the core of everything I do, and I am dedicated to using my skills and expertise to make a positive impact on the lives of those I support.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Disability Support Worker

Self-employed
01.2013 - Current


As a Disability Support Worker, I have extensive experience providing compassionate in-home care for individuals with disabilities, prioritizing their physical and mental wellbeing. My responsibilities included facilitating various therapies to enhance their quality of life and documenting their development and behaviour for progress tracking. I am dedicated to maintaining a clean, safe, healthy, and inclusive environment for my clients, ensuring they feel comfortable and supported. Collaborating closely with clients and their families, I tailor my support to meet individual needs and potentials, fostering independence and overall wellbeing.

Behaviour Support Clinician

Sarahcharlie Therapeutic Services
02.2022 - 02.2024


As a Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner with 2 years of experience, I created individualized positive behaviour support plans. Establish positive, safe, and inclusive environments for growth, learning, and development. Collaborate with families, carers, and stakeholders to increase individuals well-being by reducing behaviours of concern. I conducted functional assessments,interim behaviour support plans, progress reports, risk assessments ,monitor and data collection as well as the implementation of comprehensive positive behaviour support plans.

Teachers Aid

Jubilee Primary School
01.2008 - 01.2009


As an education assistant, I played a vital role in supporting both teachers and students within the classroom environment. My responsibilities encompassed a range of tasks aimed at enhancing the learning experience. I supported teachers in classroom activities and aided in student development, ensuring that learning objectives were met through personalized and group assistance. Additionally, I contributed to maintaining a positive learning atmosphere by assisting teachers with classroom management and coordinating documents. One of my key contributions was facilitating activities in small groups, which helped reinforce concepts taught by the class teacher, providing students with a deeper understanding of the curriculum.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychological Science

Griffith University
Gold Coast, Australia
10.2024

Diploma Social And Psychological Science

Griffith College
Gold Coast, Australia
12.2018

No Degree - Certificate III Children Services

Tafe QLD
Gold Coast, Australia
02.2009

Skills

  • Companion/Empathy
  • Report Writing
  • Working Collaborative
  • Working Individually
  • Problem solving
  • Positive Reinforcement
  • Assessing Risk
  • Safety Management
  • Relationship Building
  • Data Collection
  • Communication
  • Supporting Independent Living
  • Daily Living Requirements/Skills
  • Understanding Clients Needs
  • Incident Reports
  • Life Skills Training
  • Housekeeping skills
  • Recreational Activities
  • Disability Awareness
  • Daily living assistance
  • Emotional Support
  • Medication Administration /Management
  • Meal Planning

Timeline

Behaviour Support Clinician

Sarahcharlie Therapeutic Services
02.2022 - 02.2024

Disability Support Worker

Self-employed
01.2013 - Current

Teachers Aid

Jubilee Primary School
01.2008 - 01.2009

Bachelor of Science - Psychological Science

Griffith University

Diploma Social And Psychological Science

Griffith College

No Degree - Certificate III Children Services

Tafe QLD
Lysette Jones