Meridy Hammerton
Picton,NSW
Summary
Dedicated Support Worker with a proven track record at Concept Care, adept in emotional support and health and safety awareness. Skillfully enhances client wellbeing through personalized care and effective communication, achieving significant improvements in client satisfaction. Excels in multitasking and relationship building, ensuring holistic and culturally sensitive support.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Support Worker
Concept Care
11.2021 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Helped clients manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
- Enhanced the quality of care for clients by providing personalized support and assistance with daily living activities.
- Transported clients to appointments, shopping venues and entertainment events according to determined schedule.
- Established trusting relationships with clients and their families through empathetic communication and active listening.
- Developed strong rapport with clients by consistently demonstrating respect, understanding, and genuine concern for their wellbeing.
- Safeguarded client well-being by monitoring health conditions, administering medications, and reporting any changes to appropriate medical professionals.
- Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
- Maintained detailed records of client progress, interventions, and outcomes to ensure continuity of care across service providers.
- Provided crisis intervention services when necessary, effectively de-escalating challenging situations while maintaining client safety.
- Mentored new support workers by providing guidance, sharing best practices, and modeling effective client-centered care techniques.
- Promoted community integration by providing extensive physical, emotional and social support.
- Improved client satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and implementing feedback in a timely manner.
- Developed strong rapport with clients, which facilitated more effective support and guidance.
- Encouraged clients to engage in physical activities, promoting healthier lifestyles and wellbeing.
- Assisted clients with personal care tasks, preserving their dignity and promoting independence.
- Advocated for client rights and needs within broader social services system, ensuring their voices were heard and acted upon.
- Assisted clients in managing medications, ensuring adherence to prescribed treatments.
- Coordinated with healthcare professionals to develop personalized care plans for clients, ensuring their specific needs were met.
- Accompanied clients to appointments and community outings, ensuring they had access to necessary services and social opportunities.
- Documented client progress and communicated updates to care team, contributing to continuous improvement in service delivery.
- Provided emotional support to clients, improving their mental health and overall wellbeing.
- Collaborated with family members of clients, enhancing support network and ensuring holistic approach to care.
- Assisted in creating safe and supportive environment for clients, fostering sense of security and belonging.
- Supported clients in accessing community resources, enhancing their integration and participation in community activities.
- Guided clients in developing social skills, enabling better interaction with others and reducing feelings of isolation.
- Assisted clients in developing and setting realistic goals to promote positive change.
- Documented client progress and activities in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
- Monitored clients' progress to adjust treatment plans accordingly.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate care for clients.
- Collaborated with other professionals to plan and coordinate care for clients.
- Participated in professional development and training opportunities to enhance clinical skills.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with community resources for successful referrals.
- Evaluated clients' social, emotional and psychological needs to create treatment plans.
- Utilized evidence-based practices to provide effective interventions for clients.
- Educated clients and families on mental health, wellness and recovery topics.
Childcare Educator
Melissa Musgrave
02.2020 - 11.2021
- Coordinated with other staff members effectively in order to provide a cohesive childcare program promoting teamwork and collaboration.
- Ensured the health and safety of children by consistently monitoring their activities both indoors and outdoors.
- Collaborated with parents to address individual child needs and discuss progress reports regularly.
- Implemented hands-on learning opportunities that encouraged exploration, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills among children.
- Developed strong relationships with families, maintaining open communication channels for optimal support of each child''s growth and wellbeing.
- Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
- Maintained safety and cleanliness by sterilizing toys and surfaces.
- Communicated with children's guardians about daily activities, behaviors and related issues.
- Supported the emotional well-being of each child by providing compassionate care during moments of distress or anxiety.
- Enhanced children''s cognitive and social development by implementing age-appropriate activities and games.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Provided individualized instruction and support to meet personal needs of each child.
- Promoted positive reinforcement techniques, fostering a nurturing learning environment for all children.
- Prepared children for a seamless transition to the next level of education by focusing on key foundational skills in literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Enhanced sensory and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory development, by employing both traditional and modern educational strategies and techniques.
- Managed behavior issues effectively using appropriate techniques such as redirection or time-out methods when necessary.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
- Intervened in disruptive behavior, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children.
- Taught hand washing and proper use of utensils to promote good hygiene and etiquette habits.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
Childcare Educator
Uniting
03.2002 - 11.2020
- Coordinated with other staff members effectively in order to provide a cohesive childcare program promoting teamwork and collaboration.
- Ensured the health and safety of children by consistently monitoring their activities both indoors and outdoors.
- Collaborated with parents to address individual child needs and discuss progress reports regularly.
- Implemented hands-on learning opportunities that encouraged exploration, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills among children.
- Developed strong relationships with families, maintaining open communication channels for optimal support of each child''s growth and wellbeing.
- Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
- Maintained safety and cleanliness by sterilizing toys and surfaces.
- Established a safe, secure, and inclusive classroom setting where all children felt welcomed and valued.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Communicated with children's guardians about daily activities, behaviors and related issues.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Supported the emotional well-being of each child by providing compassionate care during moments of distress or anxiety.
- Enhanced children''s cognitive and social development by implementing age-appropriate activities and games.
- Streamlined daily routines, resulting in increased efficiency and smoother classroom operations.
- Continuously updated knowledge on best practices through professional development workshops and training sessions for consistent improvement in teaching methodologies.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Provided individualized instruction and support to meet personal needs of each child.
- Promoted positive reinforcement techniques, fostering a nurturing learning environment for all children.
- Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive, and safe classroom environments.
- Prepared children for a seamless transition to the next level of education by focusing on key foundational skills in literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Enhanced sensory and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory development, by employing both traditional and modern educational strategies and techniques.
- Contributed to the development of age-appropriate curriculum materials that aligned with state standards for early childhood education programs.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, meal counts, emergency contact information, ensuring compliance with state regulations.
- Managed behavior issues effectively using appropriate techniques such as redirection or time-out methods when necessary.
- Devised creative lesson plans, incorporating diverse teaching strategies to cater to different learning styles.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
- Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Intervened in disruptive behavior, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children.
- Gathered materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities.
- Taught hand washing and proper use of utensils to promote good hygiene and etiquette habits.
- Implemented curriculum to enhance classes with learning-focused activities.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
- Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
- Encouraged use of technology to support student learning.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
Education
Year 12 -
Camden High School
Camden, NSWSkills
- Daily living support
- Housekeeping tasks
- Health and safety awareness
- Emotional Support
- Daily living assistance
- Confidentiality and Privacy
- Mobility Assistance
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Behavioral support
- Meal Preparation
- Transportation Assistance
- Life Skills Development
- Documentation abilities
- Professional boundaries
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Clean Driving Record
- Mobility support
- Skill Development
- Community Integration
- Recreational Activities
- Troubleshooting
- Multitasking
- Excellent Communication
- Patient support
- Active Listening
- Relationship Building
- Multitasking Abilities
- Client Advocacy
- Emergency response training
- Case Documentation
- Attention to Detail
- Written Communication
- Decision-Making
- Team building
- Patient Counseling
- Reliability
- Team Collaboration
- Effective Communication
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Behavior Management
- Interpersonal Skills
- Professionalism
- Continuous Improvement
- Adaptability
- Professional Demeanor
- Problem-solving aptitude
Timeline
Support Worker
Concept Care
11.2021 - Current
Childcare Educator
Melissa Musgrave
02.2020 - 11.2021
Childcare Educator
Uniting
03.2002 - 11.2020
Year 12 -
Camden High School
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