Hi, I’m
Yemaya Perry
Diddillibah
Summary
Professional with strong background in providing compassionate care and support to individuals with disabilities. Skilled in developing individualised care plans, implementing therapeutic activities, and ensuring client safety and well-being. Strong focus on team collaboration, effective communication, and adapting to changing needs. Reliable and results-driven, with commitment to enhancing clients' quality of life through empathetic and respectful care.
Overview
7
years of professional experience
Work History
National Disability Insurance Scheme
Disability Support Worker (Sole Trader)
01.2018 - Current
Job overview
- Displaying expertise in providing individual tailored care and guidance to clientele from all different age ranges, mental health diagnosis’s
- Preparing and maintaining records of client progress, whilst transporting him to and from medical appointments and shopping trips, and facilitating his integration with family and friends
- Adhering to all relevant standards and government legislation such as WHS, Disability Services Act, and Disability Service Standards
- Demonstrating effectiveness in medication administration, additionally looking after the cleanliness and healthfulness of the client and his environment in the best possible manner
Self Employed
High Intensity Care
10.2023 - 04.2025
Job overview
- Provided Care to a 7 year old with Retts Syndrome. A rare neurological disorder.
- Provided safe and supported hoisting using manual handling best practices
- Assisted client into standing frame as part of daily physiotherapy and postural care routine
- Supported use of speech aid and communication devices to promote client engagement and expression
- Worked collaboratively with family and allied health professionals to ensure holistic, person-centred care.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Demonstrated proficiency in performing bronchial hygiene techniques, such as chest physiotherapy and suctioning, to maintain clear airways for patients.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Institute For Urban Indigenous Health
Caseworker/Wellbeing Support Worker
02.2022 - 04.2022
Job overview
- Assessed needs of each client and recommended appropriate services and resources.
- Maintained high level of client confidentiality, following strict guidelines and recommendations.
- Created treatment or service plan meeting each client’s individualised needs.
- Supervised overall client services and acted as liaison between clients, caregivers and service providers.
- Documented progress in treatment plans, educational and recreational activities and maintained updated case records.
- Developed, implemented and documented status of children’s health and wellbeing.
- Worked with children diagnosed with emotional, mental and behavioural disorders and delivered high-quality case management and therapy to patients.
- 3 months contract
CASPA
Therapeutic Care Worker
09.2019 - 02.2022
Job overview
- 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
- Working in rural Katherine NT for a two-month secondment, keeping a compassionate and homely environment for indigenous children from 12 to 18 years old across Jawoyn, Dagoman and Wardaman communities, consistently displaying and promoting cultural awareness and sensitivity
- Ensuring to comply with organisation policies and procedures, Child and Young Person Care and Protection Act 1998, as well as OH&S requirements
- Consistency and carefully maintaining strict confidentiality of any information and sensitive materials received within the organisation
- Exhibiting strong attention to detail, while maintaining a flexible and resourceful approach to effectively multi-task and manage workload and workflow in a complex environment
- Assisting others through mentorship and training, providing a clear onboarding pathway for new therapeutic care workers in Katherine NT to successfully contribute to the overall outcomes of the organisation
CASPA
Family Support Worker
09.2019 - 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 family visits using a therapeutic approach
- 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
- Professionally providing family support services, as well as community-based programs and assistance to children with individual and complex needs such as Autism and those with mental health diagnoses
CASPA
Youth Support Worker (Semi-Independent Living)
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
- 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
Education
Kirana College
Diploma from Community Services & Mental Health CHC52015
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 listening 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
Timeline
High Intensity Care
Self Employed
10.2023 - 04.2025
Caseworker/Wellbeing Support Worker
Institute For Urban Indigenous Health
02.2022 - 04.2022
Therapeutic Care Worker
CASPA
09.2019 - 02.2022
Family Support Worker
CASPA
09.2019 - 02.2022
Youth Support Worker (Semi-Independent Living)
CASPA
09.2019 - 02.2022
Disability Support Worker (Sole Trader)
National Disability Insurance Scheme
01.2018 - Current
Kirana College
Diploma from Community Services & Mental Health CHC52015
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