Patience Afua Dzewu

I aim to refine my skills in a therapeutic and stimulating environment that is supportive and team-focused. I am a passionate, organised, a self-directed and competent Support Worker who is always seeking improvement. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

• University of Tasmania, 06/01/20, Preventing Dementia
• National Disability Services, 05/01/22, Understanding Abuse
• Australian Government, 05/01/20, Infection Control Training- Covid19

• Mental Health Support worker, Stride Mental Health Ltd, 05/01/16, 02/01/20, Supporting clients to complete ADL'S, conducting assessment, and conducting assessments with client's input (Risk Assessment, Data collections), Providing review information about client's wellbeing during Psychiatric appointments., Preparing Monthly reports on Client's wellbeing, community participation and achievement of NDIS goals as well as clinical attendance, Providing advocacy where required, as well as assisting clients with discharge protocols., Provide activities of daily living and personal care with reference to individual personal care plans and Behavior support plans and crisis management plans, Support clients with Mental Health conditions through community programs and activities that will improve their skills and independence as well as improve their quality of life., DE-scalation and handling of emergencies., Completing incident reports using Riskman
• Mental Health Support Worker, PEGASUS COMMUNITY CARE, 2020, 12/01/23, Working within a multi-disciplinary environment to care for clients, including provision of ADLs and customer service with residents., Learnt about disease process and co-morbidities and how these impact on client's lives.