Stanley Opara
Mernda,Australia
Summary
Dedicated Disability Support Worker with a proven track record at Cohort Staffing, specializing in medication administration and client advocacy. Expert in fostering strong relationships through empathy and respect, empowering clients to achieve their NDIS goals. Committed to delivering high-quality, person-centered care that enhances client resilience and independence.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Disability Support Worker
Cohort Staffing
Heidelberg, Victoria
07.2020 - Current
- Providing tailored support to clients with mental health and/or disability to achieve their goals in line with their NDIS plan to lead fulfilling lives
- Administering medications in line with medication management
- Assisting clients with daily living activities, personal care, social and recreational activities, and community access
- Providing emotional support to clients during challenging times, fostering resilience and coping skills
- Providing behavioural support, including managing challenging behaviours and behaviours of concern
- Documentation and case reports, progress summaries and incident reporting
- Ensure clients privacy, dignity, and confidentiality and participation in regular Care Team Meetings
Disability Support Worker
H1 HEALTHCARE RECRUITMENT GROUP
Melbourne, Victoria
07.2020 - Current
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated care for our clients
- Provide accurate and detailed incident reports, progress notes and shift handovers
- Empower clients to exercise personal choice, initiative, independence and self-expression
- Providing emotional support to clients, fostering resilience and coping skills
- Assisting clients in reaching personal goals through targeted skill-building activities and therapeutic interventions
- Developing 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
- Administering medications in line with medication management
- Maintained safety with tidy, clean, and hazard-free home environments
- Providing person-centered support to help achieve clients NDIS goals
Trainer & Assessor
Djerriwarrh Community & Education Services
Melton West, VIC
07.2013 - 10.2022
- Prepare for and deliver classes in accordance with all the relevant standards
- Mark student assessments and provide them with timely feedback & support
- Liaise with the administration to ensure student records are up to date
- Monitoring of students’ engagement and progress
- Demonstrated experience to develop learning and assessment resources
- Evaluated the effectiveness of training by tracking participant progress and gathering feedback for continuous improvement
- Collaborated with industry experts to create accurate and up-to-date content for training sessions
- Participate in assessment validation, moderation, and continuous improvement
- Demonstrated experience to develop and conduct training programs directed to the needs of industry and the community
- Experience in understanding adult learning principles and ability to utilise learning management systems
Personal Care Assistant
Sunlight Aged Care (TLC)
Whittlesea, VIC
06.2013 - 09.2017
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives
- Assisted with transferring and positioning clients, ensuring proper body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury for both parties
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep, and eating patterns in medical record books
Personal Support Worker
Craigcare Plumpton Villa
Glenroy, VIC
03.2007 - 03.2013
- Assisted clients to maintain self-esteem and general wellness
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing
- Assisted clients in maintaining personal hygiene
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, progress, and concerns, contributing to effective communication among healthcare team members
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives
- Monitored patient health status regularly, reporting any changes to the appropriate staff
Education
Diploma of Community Services -
International Institute of Education & Training
Melbourne, Vic04.2024
Certificate 111 in Aged Care Work -
Education Training & Employment Australia
Heidelberg, Vic03.2007
Certificate 1V Training & Assessment -
Living & Learning, Nillumbik
Eltham, VicSkills
- Reliable
- Trustworthy
- Punctual
- Manual handling skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Documentation and reporting
- Great interpersonal skills
- Empathy
- Compassion
- Respect
- Professionalism
- Friendly
- Positive attitude
- Patience
- Resilience
- Flexibility
- Adaptability
- Medication administration
- Community engagement
- Client advocacy
- Verbal and written communication
- Emotional support & companionship
- Cultural awareness
References
Referees will be made available upon request
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
Cohort Staffing
07.2020 - Current
Disability Support Worker
H1 HEALTHCARE RECRUITMENT GROUP
07.2020 - Current
Trainer & Assessor
Djerriwarrh Community & Education Services
07.2013 - 10.2022
Personal Care Assistant
Sunlight Aged Care (TLC)
06.2013 - 09.2017
Personal Support Worker
Craigcare Plumpton Villa
03.2007 - 03.2013
Diploma of Community Services -
International Institute of Education & Training
Certificate 111 in Aged Care Work -
Education Training & Employment Australia
Certificate 1V Training & Assessment -
Living & Learning, Nillumbik
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