Tyla-Jae (TJ) Bowley
Wollongong
Summary
Passionate Disability Support Worker with five years of experience providing effective, individualised behaviour support plans for optimal participant wellbeing. Improving daily life through compassionate communication, outstanding care and independence driven goal setting.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Residential Support Worker
The Disability Trust
04.2020 - Current
- Enhanced residents'' quality of life by providing personalized care and support tailored to individual needs.
- Assisted in the development of individualized care plans for improved resident outcomes and satisfaction.
- Managed challenging behaviours effectively through de-escalation techniques and crisis intervention strategies.
- Maintained accurate documentation of resident progress, incidents, and communication with family members or guardians.
Team Leader
The Disability Trust
10.2022 - 01.2023
- Oversaw the management of staff in a residential group home to ensure all routines and policies were being followed.
- Collaborated with clinical teams to maintain and continue the care plans, ensuring optimal client wellbeing.
- Implemented behaviour management techniques when required for the safety of both clients and staff members involved.
- Set performance expectations for the team, monitoring progress towards goals and providing constructive feedback as needed.
Casual Teachers Aid
Peter Borough Primary School
02.2020 - 11.2020
- Built trusting, respectful relationships with students through attentive listening and effective communication abilities.
- Utilised expertise in behaviour management and de-escalation techniques to carefully and effectively manage unique scenarios.
Disability Support Worker
Interchange
03.2019 - 01.2020
- Collaborated with parents on home care and support for children with learning delays and physical disabilities.
- Designed individualised plans detailing weekly activities and needs for several participants whom I work one-on-one with.
- Communicated any needs to teachers, doctors and parents to advocate and increase continued independence for several participants.
Humanitarian Aide Worker
UON
01.2019 - 03.2019
English Teaching Assistant
Spean Neak Learning Centre
08.2017 - 12.2017
Education
Certificate IV Biblical Studies - Community Development
UON
Kristiandsand, Norway03.2019
Graduate Certificate - Wholistic Life Coaching
Open Colleges
Online12.2016
High School Diploma -
ACE
Brisbane, Queensland 11.2016
Skills
- Active listening and effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Community integration
- Behaviour Management
- Trauma-informed care
- Mental Health Support
Timeline
Team Leader
The Disability Trust
10.2022 - 01.2023
Residential Support Worker
The Disability Trust
04.2020 - Current
Casual Teachers Aid
Peter Borough Primary School
02.2020 - 11.2020
Disability Support Worker
Interchange
03.2019 - 01.2020
Humanitarian Aide Worker
UON
01.2019 - 03.2019
English Teaching Assistant
Spean Neak Learning Centre
08.2017 - 12.2017
Certificate IV Biblical Studies - Community Development
UON
Graduate Certificate - Wholistic Life Coaching
Open Colleges
High School Diploma -
ACE