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YEMAYA PERRY

Brisbane,QLD

Summary

An intrinsically motivated individual with a professional background in Social Services, imparting practical support and systematic assistance to clients.

Successfully delivering ongoing outcomes by providing guidance tailored to meet the ever- changing requirements according to practice standards.

I am a Compassionate individual who possesses a gentle yet enthusiastic nature with a caring attitude cantered on treating people with dignity and respect.

I am committed to personal and professional growth and I am seeking an opportunity to provide loyalty, value and a desire to succeed to a valued and progressive organisation. Enthusiastic and eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.

Overview

13
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Self-employeed
Brisbane, QLD

Disability Support Worker
02.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients aged from 11 years to 52 years
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping
  • Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments
  • Maintained safety with tidy, clean and hazard-free home environments
  • Prepared nutritious meals to meet individual dietary needs for clients
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviours to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed
  • Entertained, conversed and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert
  • Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities

CASPA Services
Coffs Harbour, NSW

Family Support Worker
11.2019 - 02.2022

Job overview

  • Working with children, young adults, and their families, assisting them in developing their skills, maintaining their safety and security, and ensuring to follow defined goals set in their Individual Case Plan Performing ad hoc duties as directed by Family Support Coordinators and Managers, as well as the CEO, additionally conducting supervised family visits using therapeutic approaches.
  • Coordinating and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team including therapists, psychologists, special educators, social workers and caseworkers, promoting a healing environment and development opportunities for children, young adults and their families Proficient provision of high-quality support, mentoring and care services, complying with CASPA policies and procedures, as well as other regulatory standards and requirements
  • Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs
  • Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets
  • Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded
  • Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.

CASPA Services
Coffs Harbour, NSW

Therapeutic Care Worker
09.2019 - 02.2022

Job overview

  • Carrying out wide-ranging duties such as administering medication, dealing with incident reports, handling complex and challenging behaviours of young people, and supporting their engagement in local communities through community participation programs and recreational activities
  • Accomplishing a variety of tasks such as establishing and implementing individual support plans for children and young adults, monitoring their emotional state and behaviour, as well as clothing and school supplies Successful in the delivery of specialist disability services and therapeutic care, collaborating with the Clinical Team and Caseworkers in developing therapeutic interventions
  • Cultivating and maintaining rapport with children and young adults, supervising and supporting them in CASPA's programs, and providing them emotional support to speed up their healing and recovery process from trauma
  • Documented residents' mental status, sleep and eating patterns in medical record books
  • Designed and implemented various activities to encourage socialization and aid residents in identifying potential
  • Maintained safe working environment through prevention of accidents, preservation of equipment and achievement of safe working practices

CASPA Services
Coffs Harbour, NSW

Youth Mentor
09.2019 - 02.2022

Job overview

  • Proactively supervising young people to nurture their psychological, physical, and emotional wellbeing, also helping them develop their independent living skills Highly efficient in preparing reports and case management records, negotiating and providing support to young people in challenging situations, and ensuring they are treated with dignity and fairness Ensuring that service delivery complies with current regulations, accepted professional standards, Department's policies, procedures and appropriate legislations
  • Provided guidance and recommended coping mechanisms for youth dealing with difficult issues
  • Shared valuable life experiences with youths aged 4 to 18 to promote positive self-esteem and improve social skills
  • Took active role in patient and family planning process, detailing instructions and responding appropriately and effectively to questions and concerns
  • Planned and executed productive self-esteem building activities to promote personal growth and daily living skills
  • Maintained strict confidentiality in all situations unless abuse, neglect or threats identified

CASPA Services
Katherine, NT

Youth Support Worker / Secondment
04.2021 - 07.2021

Job overview

  • I worked in child protection services and supported people from the Jawoyn, Dagoman and Wardaman Aboriginal Communities
  • I was a carer for two Jawoyn teen boys aged 14 years & 16 years who had recently been released from Don Dale Youth detention centre
  • I provided therapeutic care while they transitioned from being incarcerated to living in residential care
  • These clients had complex trauma due to abuse & neglect, intellectual disabilities, strict curfew's, ankle monitors fitted, and bail conditions which I supported them with
  • These clients displayed concerning behaviours such as drug abuse, criminal activity, suicidal ideation, self-harm, anger outbursts, property damage and verbal threats
  • I provided therapeutic care in a safe consistent home environment to allow these clients to heal from their trauma
  • Taking clients on bush hikes at Katherine Gorge
  • Consistently displaying & promoting cultural awareness and sensitivity
  • Carrying out wide-ranging duties such as administering medication, dealing with incident reports, handling complex and challenging behaviours of young people, and supporting their engagement in local communities through community participation programs and recreational activities.

Cafe's & Zarraffa's Coffee
Coffs Harbour, NSW

Hospitality Worker/Coffee Barista
04.2015 - 09.2019

Job overview

  • Identified and resolved customer complaints concerning food or lodging
  • Created wide variety of hot and cold drinks in average shifts with consistently positive customer satisfaction scores
  • Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment
  • Cooked a breakfast menu at a small Cafe
  • Practice's food Hygienic procedure's

Skills

  • Proficient within a dynamic, fast paced working environment
  • Open to change, adaptable in new and varying circumstances
  • Highly skilled with a high emotional intelligence, enabling quick and effective relationship management and relationship building
  • Able to implement new or improved processes and procedures, aimed at improving efficiency and productivity
  • Strong abilities to work autonomously, with a desire to stay busy and keep achieving targets
  • Ability to remain calm and productive under pressure, creating confidence in the team and staff
  • Takes initiative in order to begin or complete a task without needing prompting
  • Flexible and open nature, ensuring all tasks required are completed in a mutually beneficial manner
  • Effective communicator, which includes active listening, professional body language and talking
  • Loyal and understanding individual with a desire to provide my employer with as much value as possible
  • Uses critical thinking skills by reviewing relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards
  • Establishes long-range objectives and develops specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them successfully
  • Maintains professionalism and confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information and business matters
  • Goal-oriented person driving for continuous improvement to achieve specific business results
  • Demonstrated strong attention to detail and consistently thorough in completing related work tasks

Certification

  • First Aid + CPR Certificate
  • White Card
  • Hold's a manual driver's license
  • Work Placement Ready Certification
  • Disability Worker Screening Clearance
  • Working with Children's Check NT, NSW, QLD
  • Current National Police Check
  • Clearance Quality, Safety and You' - NDIS Worker Orientation Certificate
  • Certificate III in Entertainment & Live Production
  • Currently completing Advance Diploma in Community Service's- Will be completed by March 2023


Past & Current Work Reference's


Janine Evans: 0424271106

I provide disability support to Janine's daughter


Ben Hall: 0438844339

I provide disability support to Ben's Son


Jane Moharich: 0468740718

I provide Jane with disability support 4 days a week


Katie Hopes: 0491178191

CASPA Service's Caseworker

My past supervisor


Hobbies


  • Hiking
  • Camping
  • Singing
  • Exploring nature
  • Surfing
  • Traveling
  • Learning interesting facts
  • Reading
  • I grew up on a cotton property in Narrabri, riding motorbikes, quads and driving a manual ute as soon as I could reach the peddles


Timeline

Disability Support Worker

Self-employeed
02.2022 - Current

Youth Support Worker / Secondment

CASPA Services
04.2021 - 07.2021

Family Support Worker

CASPA Services
11.2019 - 02.2022

Therapeutic Care Worker

CASPA Services
09.2019 - 02.2022

Youth Mentor

CASPA Services
09.2019 - 02.2022

Hospitality Worker/Coffee Barista

Cafe's & Zarraffa's Coffee
04.2015 - 09.2019

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