OWEN OBAKPOLO
Clyde North,Vic
Summary
I am a hard worker and a very fast learner. I would describe myself as an efficient, reliable and trustworthy person. I am very responsible and work well unsupervised as well as part of a team. I love working with a variety of different people and I give 100% to anything that I try.
Hardworking Disability Support Worker dedicated to comprehensive, compassionate and individualized patient care. Manages appointments and medication, assists with bathing and grooming and maintains tidy environments.
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Support Worker
Yooralla
12.2023 - 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.
- Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
- Improved client satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and implementing feedback in a timely manner.
- Created, prepared, and delivered reports to various departments.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with community resources for successful referrals.
- Provided crisis counseling and intervention services to clients in emergency situations.
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans for clients.
- Educated clients and families on mental health, wellness and recovery topics.
- Assisted clients in identifying community resources and connecting with appropriate services.
- Assisted clients in developing and setting realistic goals to promote positive change.
- Assisted clients in accessing available resources such as housing options, financial supports, and healthcare services.
- Prepared nutritious meals to meet individual dietary needs for clients.
- Assessed risk factors of patients and made referrals for further services.
- Worked with medical teams, patients and families to implement effective treatment plans.
- Checked medication schedules and patient needs to enforce medication administration standards team-wide.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
Disability Support Worker
Scope
03.2017 - 06.2023
- Working with the socially, economically disadvantaged and the ability impaired
- Communicating with clients and other stakeholders
- Providing education, guidance and support for young adults with high and moderate support needs living in a shared house in the community
- Assisting residents to develop social, interpersonal, community and domestic skills
- Implementing a range of individualized support and training
- Planning referrals to specialist
- Communicating with families and other members of the organization
- Reporting about the client development at team meetings
- Advocating on behalf of the client, filling in appropriate documentation
- Providing care for client in care
- Proactive approach in supporting adults with a disability
- Experience working with adults with complex support needs
- Experience in person centred planning & approaches
- Experience supporting people within a positive behaviour support context
- Strong teamwork focus
- Effective oral & written communication skills
- Implement strategies & directions identified through personal plans
- Provide direct support to adults with a disability to achieve their goals, develop skills & broaden their experiences & quality of life
- Evaluate, review & monitor programs to ensure effective support & delivery of service to individuals with a disability
- Complete online client management reports & other administration tasks related to user profile & programs.
Disability Support Worker
Autism Spectrum Australia
01.2013 - 01.2018
- Experienced in developing and maintaining clients relationships – building trust, respect and rapport
- Ability to undertake behavioral analysis & functional assessments as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Clear written communication – Effective completion of reports, submissions, briefs and documents
- Trust and promote clients confidentiality and personal issues
- Effective analytical and problem solving abilities
- Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to liaise with all levels of people including diverse backgrounds
- Attention to detail - high level of personal presentation and performance
- Proficient organization – Ability to priorities workloads to meet deadlines
- Able to follow and uphold all legislation, policies and procedures - including OH&S
- Ability to provide friendly, caring, supportive and empathetic service to new & existing clients.
Disability Support Worker
COMMUNITY CONNECTION AUSTRALIA
09.2013 - 06.2014
- Experienced in developing and maintaining clients relationships – building trust, respect and rapport
- Ability to undertake behavioral analysis & functional assessments as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Clear written communication – Effective completion of reports, submissions, briefs and documents
- Trust and promote clients confidentiality and personal issues.
Skills
- Experience working in an Administration Facility Able to follow and uphold all legislation, policies and procedures - including OH&S
- Ability to provide friendly, caring, supportive and empathetic service to new & existing clients
- Experienced in developing and maintaining clients relationships – building trust, respect and rapport
- Ability to be Multi-task and work to deadlines
- Able to plan and prioritize my work activities accordingly
- Good communication/listening skills, able to relate with different people
- Strong leadership skills
- Strong background working in aged care and Disability Services
- Good customer service skills
- Independent Living Support
- Personal Care
- Housekeeping and meal preparation
- Daily living assistance
- Disability Services
- Incident Reports
- Meal Planning
- Computer Skills
- Safety Management
- Personal Growth Support
- Life Skills Training
- Care Documentation
Languages
Fluent English understandable.
Availability
Monday - Sunday
Personal Qualities
- Eager and willing to learn
- Work well under pressure and unsupervised
- Responsible attitude and team leader
- Punctual, energetic and flexible
- Self motivated and excellent communicator
- Well presented and honest
Work Related Training Certification
- Confined Spaces Ticket
- White card OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY.
- FOCUS ON SAFETY (Work Safety at Heights )
- Certificate Safe STAX ACCESS (SGS)
- Diploma in Computer Science
- Certificate in Computer Data Processing
- Year 12. High School
- Manual Handling for Health Care Workers and Aged and Disability.
- Certificate IV in Disability Services.
- Victoria Police - Police Record Checks
- Working With Children Check, Victoria
- C.PR
- Scope.
Voluntary Work Experience
Church of God Mission, Working with the youth, Cleaning Duties, Maintenance of church grounds, Assisting leaders of the church
Career Aspirations
To use my skills and knowledge to help people of all ages and abilities, and to make them feel comfortable in any situation. Also to enjoy and have fun in the career path that I choose.
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 07/05/85
Hobbies and Interests
- Playing Soccer
- Photography
- Spending time with family
- Swimming
- Socializing
- Drawing
Timeline
Support Worker
Yooralla
12.2023 - Current
Disability Support Worker
Scope
03.2017 - 06.2023
Disability Support Worker
COMMUNITY CONNECTION AUSTRALIA
09.2013 - 06.2014
Disability Support Worker
Autism Spectrum Australia
01.2013 - 01.2018
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