Melanie Kinsman
Yarraville,Melbourne
Summary
Support Coordinator with 5 years of experience in the NDIS space. Skilled in directly assisting individuals living with various disabilities, including bipolar, schizophrenia, acquired brain injury, autism, ADHD, intellectual disability, neuro-degenerative disease, and physical disability. Especially dedicated to empowering young people to set and achieve their goals. Demonstrated efficiency in fast learning, problem-solving, communication, and adaptability.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
SENIOR SUPPORT COORDINATOR
Unify Disability Services
Melbourne, Victoria
10.2022 - Current
- I provide individualized support to NDIS participants living with a psychosocial and/or physical disability
- My role is to increase the capacity of participants by helping them understand and utilize their NDIS plan the best way possible
- Provide support with NDIS plan meetings to advocate for the participant and ensure they receive appropriate funding in their next plan
- Link participants in with community activities, events and mainstream services that can help them achieve their NDIS goals
- Facilitate regular care team meetings for complex clients and their families, to ensure the team is working collaboratively.
FAMILY HEALTHCARE SUPPORT
Royal Children’s Hospital
Melbourne, Victoria
06.2020 - Current
- Provide in-home support to families who have children with complex medical needs
- Provide 1:1 care for children based on their specific care plan, including personal care, specific medical interventions, administering tube feeds and pre-dosed medication
- Engage with allied health professionals involved with the individual including; occupational therapists, physiotherapists and speech therapists
- Complete documentation of care delivered during support shifts as required.
SUPPORT COORDINATOR
Breakthru
Melbourne, Victoria
10.2020 - 12.2021
- Work with a caseload of participants living with psychosocial and/or physical disability
- Increase the capacity of participants by helping them understand and utilize their NDIS plan the best way possible
- Provide support with NDIS plan meetings to advocate for the participant and ensure they receive appropriate funding in their next plan
- Link participants in with community activities, events and mainstream services that can help them achieve their NDIS goals
- Keep track of each participant’s NDIS funding to ensure it does not go over or under budget, and is being utilized the best way possible
- Find appropriate NDIS supports and services based on the individual’s disability needs, amount of funding allocated and preference in worker
- Communicate and check in regularly with all supports to ensure they are providing regular support to the participant and are completing any assessments or reports required
- Complete plan review documents and change in circumstances for the NDIS.
COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH WORKER
Mental Illness Fellowship of WA
Perth, WA
06.2019 - 03.2020
- Provide practical 1:1 support to individuals living with a mental illness or intellectual disability
- Help individuals to increase their capacity, build more independence and achieve their NDIS goals
- Assist patients with cooking, serving meals, housekeeping and shopping activities to ensure a healthy environment
- Engage with internal and external stakeholders in the mental health and disability sector (National Disability Insurance Scheme, Centrelink, Psychiatrists)
- Ensure that clients well-being and safety is prioritized in all aspects of their lives
- Submit client case notes and write progress reports
- Advocate for the rights of people with mental health and disabilities.
CAMP COUNSELLOR/OUTDOOR INSTRUCTOR
YMCA Camp Elphinstone
British Columbia, Canada
01.2014
- This job entailed full time work caring for campers aged 4-17 years old
- My role was leading children in outdoor-based activities including kayaking, sailing, high ropes, archery, hiking and shelter building
- This job was very challenging at times, as it required a very high level of stamina and endurance
- I was often required to work 6 days in a row and occasionally 12 days straight (24/hr
- Care)
- It was also mentally and emotionally challenging as some of the groups of children were from difficult backgrounds.
Education
Bachelor of Health Science - Health Promotion
Massey University
NZ01.2018
NCEA Level One, Two and Three - (Merit Endorsed)
Chilton St James School
NZ01.2013
Skills
- Strong work ethic
- Personable
- Problem solver
- Communication
- Organized
- Strong listener
- Empathetic
- Budget monitoring
- Time Management
Furtherqualifications
- First Aid & CPR
- National Police Check
- International Police Check
- Full Driver’s License
- Working with Children’s Check
Hobbies and Interests
- Hiking
- Cooking
- Yoga
- Tennis
- Guitar
Timeline
SENIOR SUPPORT COORDINATOR
Unify Disability Services
10.2022 - Current
SUPPORT COORDINATOR
Breakthru
10.2020 - 12.2021
FAMILY HEALTHCARE SUPPORT
Royal Children’s Hospital
06.2020 - Current
COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH WORKER
Mental Illness Fellowship of WA
06.2019 - 03.2020
CAMP COUNSELLOR/OUTDOOR INSTRUCTOR
YMCA Camp Elphinstone
01.2014
Bachelor of Health Science - Health Promotion
Massey University
NCEA Level One, Two and Three - (Merit Endorsed)
Chilton St James School
Similar Profiles
Viviktha SudarshanViviktha Sudarshan
Behaviour Support Practitioner at Unify Disability ServicesBehaviour Support Practitioner at Unify Disability Services
Jasmine McFerren-GauseJasmine McFerren-Gause
Managing Director, Business Consulting Services at Unify Consulting ServicesManaging Director, Business Consulting Services at Unify Consulting Services
Dev BharakhadaDev Bharakhada
Scheduling Specialist at Service Stream - Unify Services (nbn)Scheduling Specialist at Service Stream - Unify Services (nbn)