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Larissa Chagas D´Ávila Dutra

Community Support Worker at Five Good Friends

Larissa Dutra has a strong background in community support work and personal care. Larissa started their career in 2022 as a Community Support Worker at Five Good Friends, where they successfully managed and supported a diverse caseload of over 40 clients in their daily living activities. Larissa implemented and maintained safe work practices, resulting in a remarkable record of zero incidents or hazards reported over one year. Larissa demonstrated exceptional commitment and dedication, resulting in a low turnover rate and no cancellations or disruptive services for over one year.

In 2022, Larissa also worked as a Personal Care Worker at Helping Hand, where they managed and supported over 50 clients in their daily living activities. Larissa provided palliative care to 3 clients, ensuring their comfort and preserved dignity during their end-of-life journey. Larissa maintained zero rates of incidents while working with residents, including those with a high risk of falls, ensuring their health, dignity, safety, and well-being.

In 2023, Larissa joined Vinnies Womens Crisis Centre as a Community Worker. In this role, they provided front-line support and assistance to over 50 women and children, ensuring a safe and respectful environment. Larissa also ensured compliance with policies and procedures, improving service quality and client outcomes. Larissa reported hazards, incidents, and unsafe work practices, prioritizing the safety of clients and staff. Larissa also coordinated the provision of food, clothing, and shelter to clients in disadvantaged situations, meeting their immediate needs.

Larissa Dutra's education history is as follows:

From 2005 to 2008, Larissa attended Faculdade de Ciências, Cultura e Extensão - Facex and obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in the field of Business.

In 2010 and 2011, Larissa pursued an MBA in Business Strategies at Universidade Potiguar.

From 2014 to 2019, Larissa continued their studies at Universidade Potiguar and completed a Bachelor's degree in Law.

In 2021, Larissa enrolled in Equals International and earned a Certificate III in Individual Support Aged Care.

In 2022, Larissa returned to Equals International and completed a diploma program in Community Services.

Additionally, Larissa has obtained several certifications. In February 2021, they obtained a First Aid certification from EQUALS International. In February 2022, Larissa acquired certifications in NDIS Workers Check from the Department of Human Services South Australia and Manual Handling from First Aid Pro.

Larissa's education history is based solely on the provided chronological information and does not include any strong assumptions beyond this information.

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  • Community Support Worker

    February, 2022 - present