Compassionate and dedicate Recovery Support Worker with 6+ years experience in assisting individuals elderly and disability services. Strengths include active listening skills, conflict resolution, effective communication and flexibility to adapt to diverse individual needs. Ability to create a supportive environments for clients to achieve personal goals and improve their life quality. Facilitated wellbeing group therapy sessions.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Recovery Support Worker
Waiheke Island Supported homes Trust
Waiheke Island, Ostend , Auckland
03.2019 - Current
Support the Residents ( Tangata whaiora) of Wish Trust with diverse needs to maintain their independence in a person centered approach.
Assist and motivate residents in daily living activities and personal care routines such showers, meals preparation, laundry, personal chores and daily walks.
Provide a safe, secure hygienic home and environment by following health and safety protocols.
Redact incident report when needed by following policy process.
Assist residents with a multidisciplinary team to develop and maintain daily skills and goals that will facilitate community integration by following and creating care plans, risk plan management and daily observation and progress notes.
Supervise and administered medication according to physician orders.
Monitor Residents vital signs, take and recording BP, temperature and BSL.
Collaborate with healthcare professionals to develop tailored recovery plans based on ongoing assessments.
Train group exercises sessions to promote general well-being.
Monitor client progress and handover changes to the support team.
Participate in team training and meetings to discuss best practices for providing quality care.
Educate Residents about available resources including housing, food plan medication, legal services and with the use of modern devices.
Accompany clients to GP appointments and personal meetings when needed with my car
Help Residents staying in touch with their Whanau/family by helping typing email, mobiles or social media
Remain calm and professionalby using De escalation techniques
Basic use of different range of Microsoft office.
Provide training for new staff members
Independent Home Support Worker
Self Employed
Waiheke Island , Auckland
02.2019 - 04.2020
Provided personal care and assistance to a client experiencing mental challenge
Developed and maintained trusting relationships with client and her family
Coordinated transportation to medical appointments and social activities.
Implemented health& safety measures
Documented client progress and reported handover to her family.
Performed housekeeping duties,
Provided emotional support through active listening, empathy and compassion.
Engaged in leisure activities like reading, singing, listening and playing music, walking.
Planned and cooked meals according to the nutritional needs
Supervised medication administration
Encouraged to participate in meaningful activities that promote independence and well-being
Independent Massage Therapist
Self employed
Waiheke Island , Auckland
08.2017 - 02.2020
Provided therapeutic massage treatments with different techniques tailored to individual clients needs.
Maintained a clean and organized workspace for client comfort and safety.
Educated clients on self-care techniques and post-treatment practices.
Massage Therapist
Massage Me Day Spa
Auckland CBD, Auckland
08.2017 - 02.2019
Provided personalized massage therapy sessions for diverse client needs.
Collaborated with spa team to enhance overall client experience.
Maintained a clean and organized treatment room environment.
Education
Level 4 - Mental Health and Wellbeing
Open Polytechnic
Auckland CBD , Auckland
First AID Certification -
Workplace First AID
NZ Certificate - Deep Tissue Massage
Massage Me Day Spa
Auckland CBD , Auckland
Certificate - Thai Massage
The Union of Thai Traditional Medicine Society
Thailand
Certificate In International English Language - International English Language Testing Systems
IELTS
Auckland CBD, Auckland
Yoga Teacher Training 500Hr - Yoga Alliance
Nepal Yoga Home
, Kathmandu
Skills
Personal care assistance
Empathy, compassion and patience
Communication (listening, verbally, writing)
Care plan development
Medication administration
Risk management
Improve general wellbeing with yoga and massage therapies
Clear Driver license ( preferably using personal car)
Languages spoken:English, Italian and Spanish
Timeline
Recovery Support Worker
Waiheke Island Supported homes Trust
03.2019 - Current
Independent Home Support Worker
Self Employed
02.2019 - 04.2020
Independent Massage Therapist
Self employed
08.2017 - 02.2020
Massage Therapist
Massage Me Day Spa
08.2017 - 02.2019
Level 4 - Mental Health and Wellbeing
Open Polytechnic
First AID Certification -
Workplace First AID
NZ Certificate - Deep Tissue Massage
Massage Me Day Spa
Certificate - Thai Massage
The Union of Thai Traditional Medicine Society
Certificate In International English Language - International English Language Testing Systems
Response and Recovery Support Worker at Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation TrustResponse and Recovery Support Worker at Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust