Silibaziso Matabela
Oakhurst,New South Wales
Summary
Highly motivated professional demonstrates ability to develop and implement successful plans of action to address individual needs. Possesses strong problem-solving skills to reduce barriers. Committed to helping individuals and families. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Disability Support Worker
Flintwood Disability Services
05.2020 - 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.
- 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.
- Documented client progress and activities in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
- Promoted community integration by providing extensive physical, emotional and social support.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviors, and incidents.
- Maintained safety with tidy, clean, and hazard-free home environments.
- Checked medication schedules and patient needs to enforce medication administration standards team-wide.
Disability Vocational Trainer
Jobsupport
03.2022 - 09.2023
- Communicated and exchanged information with assigned case manager and other team members involved with assigned participants.
- Called on potential employers to explain benefits of employing participants and possible training opportunities.
- Monitored participant's progress and provided encouragement and motivation to succeed.
- Interviewed participants and other supports to determine interests, desires, barriers and skills.
- Conducted assessments, interviews, and job trials with clients to develop person-centered plans for employment and support.
- Advised clients on job searching, interviewing and resume writing techniques to increase employment chances.
- Recognized client employment barriers and devised strategies to resolve.
- Matched clients to open positions based on skills and work requirements.
- Assessed individuals to identify skills, strengths and interests for job placement.
- Assisted clients with completing job applications and submitting resumes to improve interview chances.
- Updated client records to reflect personal information, qualifications and career aspirations.
- Forged relationships with employers to gain insight into job openings and career opportunities.
- Provided clients with on-the-job training and employment related support to maintain and retain employment.
- Devised and implemented individualized employment plans to support client goals.
- Developed relationships with diverse businesses to develop competitive and permanent job opportunities for consumers.
- Collaborated with employers to develop accurate, current job postings and descriptions.
- Maintained records of consumer employment activity such as potential and current employers.
- Collaborated with managers to identify and address employee relations issues.
- Conducted performance reviews and provided feedback to managers on employee performance.
Support Worker
Healthcare Australia
10.2019 - 06.2020
- 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.
- 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.
- Promoted community integration by providing extensive physical, emotional and social support.
- Visited home environments to help clients develop comprehensive life, technical and job skills.
- Assisted clients in identifying community resources and connecting with appropriate services.
- Documented client progress and activities in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
- Assisted clients in developing and setting realistic goals to promote positive change.
Disability Support Worker
Hireup
07.2017 - 03.2020
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
- Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviors, and incidents.
- Maintained safety with tidy, clean, and hazard-free home environments.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Prepared nutritious meals to meet individual dietary needs for clients.
- Provided high level of physical support by lifting, adjusting, and moving clients.
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Checked medication schedules and patient needs to enforce medication administration standards team-wide.
- Entertained, conversed, and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to drive continuity of care.
Disability Lifestyle Assistant
Afford Disability Services
01.2018 - 06.2018
- Encouraged clients to set and achieve reasonable goals on weekly basis.
- Helped clients build life management and coping skills to handle daily needs and specific stressors.
- Connected clients with available resources to improve plan success.
- Facilitated group sessions and learning discussions to further objectives.
- Documented behaviors, treatments and non-compliance issues.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Completed household tasks by assisting with laundry, light housekeeping and grocery shopping.
- Participated in team meetings and staff training sessions.
- Helped clients to maintain independence and quality of life.
- Assisted with clients or patients with daily activities by helping with bathing, grooming, dressing and meal preparation.
- Provided assistance with medication management.
- Monitored and reported any changes in clients' physical and mental health.
- Encouraged clients to take part in activities tailored to individual needs.
Education
Diploma in Community Services And Case Management -
Tafe New South Wales
Granville, NSW12.2022
Certificate IV in Community Services -
Tafe NSW
Bankstown, NSW12.2018
Certificate IV in Disability -
Tafe NSW
Wetherill Park, NSW06.2018
Skills
- Independent Living Support
- Disability Services
- Individual Support Plans
- Incident Reports
- Case Management
- Client Needs Assessment
- Personal Care
- Risk Assessments
- Progress Documentation
- Relationship Building
- Family Communication
- Client Transportation
- Documentation and Reporting
- Documentation Skills
- Disability Awareness
- Life Skills Training
- Computer Skills
- Meal Planning
- Positive Reinforcement
- Recreational Activities
- Creative Thinking
- Safety Management
- Housekeeping Skills
- Household Chores
- Medication administration
- Social skills development
- Empathy and compassion
- Goal setting and planning
- First aid and CPR
- Multicultural sensitivity
Timeline
Disability Vocational Trainer
Jobsupport
03.2022 - 09.2023
Disability Support Worker
Flintwood Disability Services
05.2020 - Current
Support Worker
Healthcare Australia
10.2019 - 06.2020
Disability Lifestyle Assistant
Afford Disability Services
01.2018 - 06.2018
Disability Support Worker
Hireup
07.2017 - 03.2020
Diploma in Community Services And Case Management -
Tafe New South Wales
Certificate IV in Community Services -
Tafe NSW
Certificate IV in Disability -
Tafe NSW
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