MELISSA MIDDLETON
West Wodonga,VIC
Summary
Experience as a Behaviour Support Practitioner providing evidence-based strategies and person-centred supports that address the needs of the individual with disability and the underlying causes of behaviours of concern. Strong understanding of NDIS policies and procedures and ability to maintain a person-centred approach whilst following legislative processes. Previous experience in the disability industry as a support worker supporting individuals with physical and psycho-social disabilities. High achieving student with an undergraduate degree in Bachelor of Psychological Science (La Trobe University - Completed 2021) Ongoing professional development and supervision to increase my capability in providing effective evidence-based strategies and interventions to improve the well-being and quality of life of people with complex support needs.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Safeguarding and Support Officer
Kirinari Support Services
03.2023 - Current
- Support the regular reporting of restrictive practices to the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Organise and oversee the end-end process of Restrictive Practice authorisation of Restrictive Practices in NSW
- Complete compatibility analysis for the proposed placement of NDIS participants in shared Supported Independent Living accommodation
- Review behavioural incident data and complete behaviour summary reports.
On Call Coordinator
Kirinari Support Services
03.2022 - 03.2023
- Authorised Reportable Incidents Notifier - Report accurate information on NDIS reportable incidents including unauthorised restrictive practices within the allotted reporting timeframes
- Assisting frontline staff with after-hours and emergency situations by providing logical and calculated decisions to ensure customer and staff safety
- Provide accurate information for reporting on calls, incidents, and customer updates
- Assist employees with unplanned leave outside of normal business hours and fill the shifts with current staff
- Assist our rostering team with timekeeping, shift fill and maintaining effective rosters in line with our Enterprise Agreements
- Assist the rostering team with building of employee lines, inbox maintenance and other duties as required
- Follow the escalation procedures as required
- Provide accurate information for reporting on calls, incidents, and customer updates.
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Aspire Support Services
02.2021 - 03.2023
- Development of interim Behaviour Support Plans to minimise potential risk to an individual and their supports
- Undertaking Functional Behavioural Assessment using a variety of data collection methods and a person-centered approach to develop an understanding of the individual’s skills, abilities, and important elements of their life to inform behaviour support
- Identifying restrictive practices and when a restrictive practice may be required, ensuring that any restrictive practice implemented is the last resort and for the least amount of time with a clear plan to fade out the use of these practices
- Planning and delivering behaviour support approaches that comply with the NDIS Quality and Safeguarding Framework and OH&S legislation
- Development of Behaviour Support Plans informed by the Functional Behaviour Assessment that contain evidence-based, proactive strategies that meet the specific needs of the individual and address the function of the behaviour
- Overseeing and ensuring behaviour support plans to meet both clinical and NDIS requirements in consultation with the person with disability, their family, carers and other relevant people and service providers who will be implementing the plan
- Ensuring staff are appropriately trained to implement positive behaviour strategies or use restrictive practices
- Implementation and monitoring of Behaviour Support and adapting the plan accordingly when required
- Safeguarding the dignity and quality of life of people with a disability who require specialist behaviour support
- Completed the Behaviour support practitioner suitability assessment and registered as Proficient.
Disability Support Worker
Abundant Life Disability Support
06.2019 - 02.2021
- Assisting participants with daily living skills including bathing, personal care, meal preparation and general household duties
- Assisting participants with medical appointments, grocery shopping, errands, and community engagement
- Assisting with developing and implementing participant-specific programs to help individuals build strong social skills and encourage independence whenever possible
- Collaboration with families and other healthcare professionals to ensure necessary participant needs are being met
- Behaviour observation, data collection and implementation of Positive Behaviour Support plans
- Detailed report writing and incident reports
- Team leader that entails staff training and supervision.
Education
Bachelor of Psychological Science -
La Trobe University
Wodonga, VIC10.2021
Skills
Communication Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Critical thinking skills
Leadership Skills
Qualifications And Training
- Management of Potential and Actual Aggression (MAPA) training
- Working with Children Check
- First Aid/CPR
- Mental Health First Aid
- Assisting with medication
- NDS worker orientation module
- Tracheostomy care training
- Driver’s License (VIC)
- NDS Zero Tolerance modules
- NDS Zero Tolerance (NSW) Workshop Two: Writing Plain English, Practical Positive Behaviour Support Plans
- NDS Zero Tolerance Chemical restraint reduction workshop
- Strong computer skills
References
- Jason Dehlyia
0438 361 784
Cinical Services Manager
Kirinari Community Services
- Jennie McGarr
0455 992 565
Behaviour Support Practitioner (Speciaist)
Light me up Therapy (Previous Behaviour Support team leader at Aspire Support Services)
Certification
NSW Working with Children Check
VIC Working with Children Check
Registered Behaviour Support Practitioner (Proficient)
Timeline
Safeguarding and Support Officer
Kirinari Support Services
03.2023 - Current
On Call Coordinator
Kirinari Support Services
03.2022 - 03.2023
Behaviour Support Practitioner
Aspire Support Services
02.2021 - 03.2023
Disability Support Worker
Abundant Life Disability Support
06.2019 - 02.2021
Bachelor of Psychological Science -
La Trobe University