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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, Norway
03.2019

Graduate Certificate - Wholistic Life Coaching

Open Colleges
Online
12.2016

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
Tyla-Jae (TJ) Bowley