Gardening, outdoor, walking photography, knitting, darts and swimming
MELANIE PRATT
Palmerston North,Ashhurst
Summary
Skilled Community Support Worker with extensive experience, adept at driving large mobility vehicles and providing tailored medical care. Excels in building trust through empathetic communication and advocating for residents' rights. Proven ability to enhance well-being by crafting individualized support plans and meals, showcasing a blend of hard and soft skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Support Worker
NZCL
04.2018 - 02.2025
- Assisted residents in achieving greater independence, fostering a sense of empowerment through guidance and encouragement.
- Established trust-based relationships with residents through empathetic communication and active listening skills.
- Enhanced residents well-being by providing comprehensive support and resources tailored to individual needs.
- Provided crisis intervention support when needed, deescalating situations while prioritizing the safety of all involved parties.
Community Support Worker
Ryder Cheshire Foundation
05.2012 - 02.2018
Similar responsibilities to work at NZ Community Living but working predominantly with people who had brain injuries.
Included taking residents to medical appointments, entertainment, and places that were personally important to them.
Community Support Worker
IDEA Services
10.2005 - 02.2012
Similar to previous jobs
Education
Brain Injury And Human Services ( Level 4)Certs
Career Force
Wellington, NZSkills
- Transport I can and do drive the large mobility vehicles needed to transport people who are in wheelchairs
- Medically Certified I have had and can give all types of medications including for bowel cares and controlled drugs as approved by my employer
- I am a trained chef and can tailor meals for specific dietary requirements and needs and preferences
- I enjoy building rapport with family members within professional boundaries
- I acknowledge that advocacy for people I support is an important part of the work and I am proactive in representing their rights and responsibilities
Interests
Timeline
Community Support Worker
NZCL
04.2018 - 02.2025
Community Support Worker
Ryder Cheshire Foundation
05.2012 - 02.2018
Community Support Worker
IDEA Services
10.2005 - 02.2012
Brain Injury And Human Services ( Level 4)Certs
Career Force
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