Owen Obakpolo
Melbourne
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive experience in providing support to individuals with disabilities. Developed and implemented individualized care plans that addressed clients' unique needs, facilitating their daily living activities and promoting independence. Collaborated with healthcare professionals to monitor client progress and adapt strategies as necessary, ensuring optimal care and support. Maintained accurate documentation of services provided and participated in team meetings to enhance service delivery.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Disability Support Worker
Yooralla
Melbourne
01.2023 - Current
- Organized recreational and educational activities for clients according to individual needs.
- Communicated regularly with families of disabled individuals regarding care plans and updates.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating.
- Facilitated communication between nonverbal individuals using sign language or other methods.
- Participated in team meetings with supervisors, doctors, nurses, therapists.
- Provided assistance in the home environment including meal preparation and light housekeeping.
- Assisted in developing self-care skills such as personal hygiene practices.
- Provided emotional support to individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as eating, dressing, and grooming.
- Maintained organized filing system for client records, providing complete documentation of all interactions.
- Made beds, swept floors, and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Lifted, moved and adjusted clients to ambulate individuals for diverse needs.
- Collaborated with community workers to implement exciting social activity programs within facility.
- Transported patients safely to social activities and doctors appointments.
- Organized support groups to help families understand and support client or patient.
- Collaborated with other professionals to assess client needs.
- Documented services and collected required data for evaluation.
- Advocated for clients to resolve medical or personal crises.
- Identified environmental challenges to client progress through interviews with patient and caregivers.
- Referred client or family to appropriate community resources to obtain support for mental or physical illness.
Disability Support Worker
Scope
Melbourne
02.2015 - 08.2023
- Organized recreational and educational activities for clients according to individual needs.
- Communicated regularly with families of disabled individuals regarding care plans and updates.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating.
- Monitored client progress and reported any changes in behavior or health conditions to supervisor.
- Maintained records of services provided, client progress, and goals achieved.
- Participated in team meetings with supervisors, doctors, nurses, therapists.
- Collaborated with other professionals to develop treatment plans for clients.
- Developed strategies to help individuals cope with their disability.
- Advised family members on how best to provide care for disabled loved ones.
- Encouraged independence by teaching skills needed for everyday life.
- Managed challenging behaviors through positive reinforcement techniques.
- Provided assistance in the home environment including meal preparation and light housekeeping.
- Conducted assessments of client abilities and needs to create individualized care plans.
- Assisted in developing self-care skills such as personal hygiene practices.
- Provided emotional support to individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
- Instructed clients on proper use of adaptive equipment such as wheelchairs and walkers.
- Administered medication according to doctor's orders and monitored side effects.
- Coordinated doctor appointments, exercise, recreation, and family visits to maintain schedule.
- Created detailed and individualized plans to best support patients.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Maintained organized filing system for client records, providing complete documentation of all interactions.
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths and wheelchairs by following safe lifting techniques.
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
- Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary client care and daily function assistance.
- Transported clients to and from medical and mental health appointments with assigned vehicle.
- Lifted, moved and adjusted clients to ambulate individuals for diverse needs.
Youth Worker
Markilo
Melbourne
06.2020 - 11.2022
- Conducted assessments of needs and risk factors among participants in order to develop appropriate interventions.
- Encouraged youth participation in civic engagement opportunities within their communities.
- Monitored attendance and progress of participants in programs.
- Ensured safety of all youths while attending programming or events outside the facility.
- Implemented crisis management protocols when needed during emergency situations involving young people.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to youths in difficult situations.
- Provided referrals to counseling services or other social service agencies when necessary.
- Facilitated group discussions, activities, and workshops for youths on a variety of topics.
- Participated in regular meetings with staff members to discuss program goals and objectives.
- Assisted youths in developing life skills such as problem solving, communication, decision-making.
- Educated parents and guardians on available resources in the community that could benefit their child.
- Organized recreational activities such as sports, games, field trips, and arts and crafts.
- Modeled positive behavior for residents by providing leadership and positive interactions.
- Designed and led recreational activities that foster teamwork, physical health, and social interaction.
- Utilized social media and other digital tools to engage youths and promote program activities.
- Collaborated with schools, families, and community organizations to support youth development and access to resources.
- Coordinated referrals to community resource programs to provide additional and specialized support for youth.
- Offered key emotional support to special needs youth.
- Directed activities to foster social and emotional development for at-risk youth.
- Maintained lists of resources helpful to clients.
- Communicated regularly with parents and guardians regarding youth activities, progress, and concerns.
- Coordinated community service projects, encouraging youth participation and civic responsibility.
- Supported youth with nurturing and caring assistance focused on empowering and positive independence.
- Implemented strategies for conflict resolution and peer mediation within youth groups.
- Discussed available program services with potential participants and outlined procedures to facilitate smooth engagement in program processes.
- Worked closely with disabled or impoverished individuals to locate helpful financial resources and community programs.
- Helped individuals address disabilities and put together career plans.
- Performed assessments to determine individual limitations and strengths.
- Provided assertive community-based rehabilitation and case management services to high-risk mentally ill patients.
- Prepared patients for self-management and decision-making responsibilities.
- Answered questions and responded to inquiries to deliver high level of service to patients.
Education
Associate of Science - Computer And Information Systems
University of Benin
Nigeria Benin City 04-2005
High School Diploma -
Greater Tomorrow Secondary School
Nigeria, Benin City Jti
Dandenong Skills
- Medication administration
- Client assessment
- Sign language communication
- Emotional support
- Team collaboration
- Behavior management
- Meal preparation
- Record keeping
- Activity planning
- Independence training
- [Language] fluency
- First aid and CPR
- Computer skills
- Meal planning
- Medication organization
- Daily living requirements
- Self-care promotion
- Incident reports
- Documentation and reporting
- Client transportation
- Healthcare resource support
- Vocational support
- Flexible schedule
- Feeding assistance
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Behavior support plans
- Social skills development
- Individual support plans
- Disability awareness
- Long-term care
- Nursing home care assistance
- Youth services
- Goal setting and planning
- Visual impairment support
- Life skills training
- Hygiene assistance
- Home healthcare services
- Client needs assessment
- Mobility support
- Health and safety
- Risk assessments
- Housekeeping and meal preparation
- Personal care
- Positive reinforcement
Certification
- Certificate IV Disability
- First Aid and CPR
- Medication's
- Peg feeding
- Maunal Handly
- Bowl
Affiliations
- Playing football
- Waiting Long Tennis
- Playing video games
- Reading
- Cooking
- Listening to music
Languages
English
First Language
English
Beginner (A1)
A1
Accomplishments
- Work as a team
- Good behavior
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
Yooralla
01.2023 - Current
Youth Worker
Markilo
06.2020 - 11.2022
Disability Support Worker
Scope
02.2015 - 08.2023
Associate of Science - Computer And Information Systems
University of Benin
High School Diploma -
Greater Tomorrow Secondary School
Jti