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Shourya

Adelaide,SA

Summary

Highly motivated and empathetic professional with a wealth of experience acquired through immersive student placements in community development and disability support services. Proficient in coordinating support services and crafting individualized care plans tailored to meet the diverse needs of clients. Demonstrated expertise in fostering inclusivity, independence, and social engagement among individuals with disabilities, ensuring their holistic well-being and integration into the community fabric.

During my student placements, I actively contributed to youth development initiatives as a Community Development Youth Team Member with the City of Onkaparinga, where I collaborated with a diverse team to plan and execute programs aimed at empowering local youth. Additionally, my role as a Support Coordinator with PACC provided invaluable insights into the intricacies of coordinating support services for individuals with disabilities, honing my ability to assess needs and facilitate access to essential resources.

With a strong foundation in community engagement and support services, I am poised to make a profound impact by leveraging my skills and experiences to drive positive change and enhance the lives of individuals and communities alike.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Disability Support Worker

PACC
Modbury, SA
02.2023 - Current
  • Transported clients to appointments, social events, and other activities as needed.
  • Provided assistance in the home environment including meal preparation and light housekeeping.
  • Assisted in developing self-care skills such as personal hygiene practices.
  • Administered medication according to doctor's orders and monitored side effects.
  • Provided emotional support to individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
  • Monitored client progress and reported any changes in behavior or health conditions to supervisor.
  • Helped disabled persons access community resources, such as housing options or job training programs.
  • Organized recreational and educational activities for clients according to individual needs.
  • Collaborated with other professionals to develop treatment plans for clients.

Student Placement-Community Development Youth Team

City of Onkapringa
Adelaide, SA
02.2024 - 05.2024

Responsibilities:

  • Client Support: Conducted personalized one-on-one sessions with youth clients, addressing their digital literacy challenges and personal needs to create comprehensive case studies.
  • Workshop Facilitation: Organized and led interactive workshops focused on digital literacy, fostering collaboration and peer-to-peer learning among youth participants.
  • Community Engagement: Engaged with local organizations and stakeholders to address key societal issues such as homelessness, domestic violence, and unemployment, integrating digital literacy as part of broader community development strategies.
  • Cultural Competence: Delivered culturally sensitive interventions, tailoring support services to diverse groups, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth

Achievements:

  • Improved Digital Literacy: Successfully enhanced digital literacy for over 50 youth clients through targeted training, increasing their access to technology, education, and employment opportunities.
  • Successful Client Outcomes: Provided individualized support to clients, such as Fatima and David, offering guidance on employment pathways and housing, which significantly improved their stability and personal growth.
  • Cultural Awareness: Strengthened cultural competence by engaging with diverse cultural backgrounds, fostering better rapport and trust with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients.
  • Crisis Management: Effectively managed complex cases involving youth in crisis, offering immediate support and interventions that resulted in improved outcomes for clients facing significant personal challenges.

Community Support Worker

Assured Homecare
04.2022 - 08.2023
  • Working with clients to ensure their individual needs and goals are met
  • Checked medication schedules and patient needs to ensure correct medication administration
  • Respected Service users' autonomy through inclusive discussion on Care plan developments and goal setting.

Student Placement- Support Coordinator

PACC
Adelaide, SA
05.2023 - 07.2023

Responsibilities:

1. Client Assessment & Planning: Conducted in-depth assessments to identify client needs, preferences, and goals, contributing to the development of personalized care and behavior support plans.

2. Service Coordination: Collaborated with service providers, healthcare professionals, and families to ensure the seamless coordination of services, facilitating NDIS plan management and support delivery.

3. Case Management: Assisted in managing clients' NDIS plans, ensuring optimal use of resources, coordinating services like SIL, SDA, and STA, and providing support for clients’ independent living goals.

4. Cultural Competence: Applied culturally responsive approaches to support services, ensuring tailored care plans for clients from diverse backgrounds, with consideration of their unique cultural needs.

Achievements

  • Improved Client Outcomes: Assisted in improving the quality of life for multiple clients by coordinating tailored support services, resulting in better access to community participation and independent living.
  • Enhanced Team Collaboration: Worked with multidisciplinary teams to successfully develop comprehensive care plans, behavior support strategies, and risk assessments, ensuring holistic and person-centered care.
  • Cultural Sensitivity: Gained deeper cultural competence by working with clients from diverse backgrounds, contributing to more effective engagement and trust-building in client relationships.
  • Crisis Resolution: Demonstrated the ability to manage complex client challenges, providing support during crises and contributing to positive outcomes in high-pressure situations.

PCW

Southern Cross Care JPII - Klemzig, Adelaide
  • Helped Residents with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, getting in and out of bed, standing and walking
  • Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets
  • Administered simple range of motion exercises
  • Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities and/or changes in patients' health status to case manager
  • Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans modulated by the facility.

Education

Bachelors of Applied Social Science (Community Services) -

Torrens University Australia
05-2024

Skills

  • Good communication
  • Kind and empathetic
  • Patience and understanding
  • NDIS Support Coordination
  • Case Management
  • Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills
  • Self-Motivated and Reliable
  • Advocacy and Support Services
  • Understanding of Social Model of Disability
  • Client Needs Assessment
  • Progress Documentation
  • Individual Support Plans
  • Goal setting and planning

Certification

  • Certificate 3 in Ageing and Disability
  • Certified in Clinical Nutrition

References

  • Joshua Stokes - Coordinator Youth Team (City Of Onkaparinga). Contact no- 0468 552 891. Mail ID- Joshua.stokes@onkaparinga.sa.gov.au
  • Talha Tahir- HR (PACC). Contact no- 0450 775 002. Mail ID- HR@ourpacc.com.au

Timeline

Student Placement-Community Development Youth Team

City of Onkapringa
02.2024 - 05.2024

Student Placement- Support Coordinator

PACC
05.2023 - 07.2023

Disability Support Worker

PACC
02.2023 - Current

Community Support Worker

Assured Homecare
04.2022 - 08.2023

PCW

Southern Cross Care JPII - Klemzig, Adelaide

Bachelors of Applied Social Science (Community Services) -

Torrens University Australia
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