Toni Tarrant
Summary
Dedicated Social worker strongly emphasizing domestic violence education and prevention. Extensive experience in family therapy, substance abuse prevention, Child Protection and parent-child conflict resolution.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Empathetic Care Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for residents. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in hospital and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Foster Caregiver
DCJ
12.2019 - Current
- Prepared and maintained individual beds and personal space for foster children.
- Transported kids to mandated therapy, extracurricular activities and medical appointments.
- Reduced problem behaviours with positive reinforcement and supportive techniques.
- Supported education of children under care through consistent attendance to school and attentiveness to homework assignments.
- Assisted children through recovery from difficult home or school situations.
- Cared for medically fragile children in need of extensive support.
- Arranged medical and psychiatric tests to identify difficulties and indicate potential remedial approaches.
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Facilitated family meetings to ensure communication and collaboration between family members.
- Worked with educational team to develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students.
- Facilitated groups to address specific needs such as grief and loss, anger management and social skills.
Direct Care Worker
LiveBetter Community Services
05.2020 - 05.2023
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Documented vitals, behaviour's, and medications in client medical records.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients, and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
- Consulted with supervisors to assess cases and plan strategies for enhancing care.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioural changes to supervisors.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behaviour and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans to meet individual needs of each client.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Educated clients and family members on relevant topics to support independent living.
- Researched community resources and services to provide accessibility and assistance to clients.
- Led patient or group recreational activities for enhanced patient outcomes.
Housing Case Manager
Mid Lachlan Aboriginal Housing
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Assisted patients in accessing housing, financial assistance and other community resources.
- Conducted in-home visits to provide supportive services.
- Developed partnerships with community organizations to expand services and referrals.
- Provided crisis intervention services to individuals facing medical, emotional and mental health challenges in hospital setting.
- Assessed risk factors of Tenants and made referrals for further services.
- Completed psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Approached issues proactively to best meet current and future community needs.
- Facilitated community outreach to expand participation and support.
- Coordinated and managed volunteer activities for community service projects.
Real Estate Agent
Century 21
01.2011 - 12.2018
- Communicated with clients to understand property needs and preferences.
- Maintained connections with clients to encourage repeat business and referrals.
- Presented purchase offers to sellers for consideration.
- Advised clients on market conditions and property value for informed decision-making.
- Advertised client properties through websites, social media, and real estate guides.
- Collaborated with mortgage companies to accurately determine loan and mortgage options for clients.
- Managed scheduled meetings to maintain satisfaction of both buyers and sellers and facilitate smooth purchases.
- Developed new business and managed new and existing clients.
Nurse Assistant
NSW Health
02.2003 - 01.2012
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioural concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
Education
Assistant in Nursing
TAFE NSW
Diploma in Property Services
REET
Sydney, NSWDiploma of Management & Leadership
TAFE NSW
Diploma Community Services
TAFE NSW
Hospitality Cert 3
TAFE NSW
Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Cultural Awareness
- Attention to Detail
- Interpersonal Communication
- Dependable and Responsible
- Self-Motivated
- PPE Compliance
- Multitasking Abilities
- Data Entry
- Written Communication
- Excellent Communication
Timeline
Direct Care Worker
LiveBetter Community Services
05.2020 - 05.2023
Foster Caregiver
DCJ
12.2019 - Current
Housing Case Manager
Mid Lachlan Aboriginal Housing
01.2019 - 12.2019
Real Estate Agent
Century 21
01.2011 - 12.2018
Nurse Assistant
NSW Health
02.2003 - 01.2012
Assistant in Nursing
TAFE NSW
Diploma in Property Services
REET
Diploma of Management & Leadership
TAFE NSW
Diploma Community Services
TAFE NSW
Hospitality Cert 3
TAFE NSW
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