SKYE DE KUYPER
South Morang ,VIC
Summary
I enjoy working with people, and have done so for the past 19 years. I have experience in Child Care , Youth welfare,Disability and Mental Health. I have extensive experience in both direct support work and Senior Management. I am passionate about helping People achieve their goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Disability Support Worker
Self Employed Sole Trader and STA Provider
01.2020 - Current
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
- Developed strong interpersonal relationships with clients, earning their trust and respect through consistent empathy and understanding.
- Supported clients in maintaining a clean living space by assisting with household tasks such as laundry, meal preparation, and general tidying.
- Enhanced quality of life for clients with physical and intellectual disabilities through compassionate care and assistance.
- Provided emotional support to clients during challenging times, fostering resilience and coping skills.
- Assisted clients in reaching personal goals through targeted skill-building activities and therapeutic interventions.
- Implemented behavior management techniques when required for the safety of both clients and staff members involved.
- Advocated fiercely on behalf of clients when necessary to ensure their rights were respected in various settings such as education or healthcare environments.
- Worked closely with therapists and other specialists to implement prescribed interventions consistently, leading to measurable improvements in client functioning.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans, ensuring optimal client wellbeing.
Client Services Manager
Jigsaw Blue client Support and Respite Services
02.2015 - 02.2019
- Onboarding new Clients including Service Agreements and Out of Home care Agreements.
- Reviewing Policy and Procedures.
- House set up.
- Including Quality and Compliance.
- Organizing Camps.
- Staff Training and Rosters.
- Supporting all team Leaders, House Supervisor's and Area Managers in their role.
- Direct support work with both Children and Adults.
- Liaising with DHHS and Families regularly to ensure customer Satisfaction.
- Providing After Hour Emergency Support.
- Key worker duties for Targeted Care Package clients with a drug/ alcohol dependence which involved attending meetings with VACCA, Take Two and Head Space.
- Kept stakeholders up-to-date on details that pertained to client projects.
House Supervisor
Ability Assist
2013 - 2015
- Residential Facility for Adolescents with Behaviors of Concern.
- Working directly with Children and Families that have experienced significant trauma.
- Working closely with DHHS and medical professionals to ensure both the children and Families felt safe and supported.
- Implementing Behaviour management strategies under the guidance and supervision of psychologists.
- Supporting Staff with all relevant reporting.
- Training and supporting Staff both during and after a critical Incidents.
- Ensuring Quality and Compliance.
Team Leader
Whittlesea District Adult Training And Support Services.
01.2008 - 10.2013
- Directly supporting and advocating for Adults with a wide range of Physical and Intellectual Disabilities.
- Developing, implementing and overseeing both Centre and community based activities, with a focus on Independence, Confidence and Community inclusion.
- Liaising with Staff, Clients, DHHS and other health professionals to Develop and implement Person Centered Plans.
- Assisting in house self evaluations to ensure Quality and compliance.
Education
Diploma Of Community Services. -
Skills Certified Australia
Current First Aid And CPR - undefined
Allen's Training
Cultural Integrity Training
QCOSS Community
Cross-cultural communication in early childhood services
Community door
Critical Incident Management (CIMS) training
DHHS
NDIS training
NDIA
Emergency Control Fire Safety -
Fire Safety Australia
Skills
- Client support, customer Satisfaction, Staff Training, Home care, meetings, Quality reporting, Supervisor, trauma informed, therapeutic care,
- Self-motivated
- Strong verbal communication
- Conflict resolution
- Extremely organized
Additional Information
- Phone: 0406808726
- License no: 085889132
- WWCC no: 03871511-03
REFERENCE 1
Sharron Buhagiar
CRSW at Neami
Phone: 0403306543
Email: sharron.buhagiar@neaminational.org.au
REFERENCE 2
Lauren Di Lorenzo
Team Leader at Jigsaw Blue
Phone: 0438625125
Email: triangleclocks@gmail.com
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
Self Employed Sole Trader and STA Provider
01.2020 - Current
Client Services Manager
Jigsaw Blue client Support and Respite Services
02.2015 - 02.2019
Team Leader
Whittlesea District Adult Training And Support Services.
01.2008 - 10.2013
House Supervisor
Ability Assist
2013 - 2015
Diploma Of Community Services. -
Skills Certified Australia
Current First Aid And CPR - undefined
Allen's Training
Cultural Integrity Training
QCOSS Community
Cross-cultural communication in early childhood services
Community door
Critical Incident Management (CIMS) training
DHHS
NDIS training
NDIA
Emergency Control Fire Safety -
Fire Safety Australia