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Nyakuan LEEK

Summary

I am a passionate Residential Youth Support Worker/Service leader seeking a challenging opportunity that offers growth, responsibility, and career advancement in the respected industry of Disability Support and Community Services. I aspire to develop my skills and to continue learning as I progress in my role as a support worker/service leader. My goal is to make a positive impact on the lives of people who are living with a disability. I believe my nurturing personality as a passionate support worker combined with my great experience in interacting with people of all ages would be a great attribution to your company. I am looking for a permanent position. I am available for an immediate start.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Disability Support/Service Leader

Aruma Services
01.2023 - Current
  • Currently, I am responsible for providing quality service to vulnerable people supporting them through innovative programs and person-centered active support plans
  • I am responsible for identifying the client’s needs and creating pathways for them to excel in training, educational and support programs
  • I strongly execute and value the importance of listening attentively, respect the participants’ unique needs and preferences, and work collaboratively to develop personalised strategies that help them work toward their goals

Youth Worker

Intergraded Family and Youth Services (IFYS)
01.2022 - Current
  • In my experience as a support worker with (IFYS), I was responsible for supporting young people in Child Protection (CP) needing a safe, dependable, and nurturing living environment
  • With my experience working in (RESI Care) my duties are as follows; transportation and support of young people in various activities or appointments that are important to their development and growth
  • Assist and encourage YP in (RESI) to maintain a clean and healthy home, (domestic duties)
  • Maintaining records and residential reports for reporting needs and other relevant information to case managers or Service Manager

Support Worker

Connecting Families’ Disability & Youth Services
03.2020 - 01.2022
  • I have over 2 years’ worth of experience in the disability industry
  • I have worked with multiple clients with special needs in which some cases were of complex and high care
  • I am also responsible for supporting children in Child Protection (CP) needing a safe, dependable, and nurturing living environment
  • Assisting my clients in their everyday living such as safe transportation to the supermarkets, hospital appointments and, maintaining a safe and hygienic environment
  • My experience working with Connecting Families has allowed me to achieve and gain personal development skills, interacting with all types of age groups and people with disabilities

Education

Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Framework -

01.2023

Diploma - Community Services

SUPREME EDUCATION & TRAINING
01.2022

Hope and Healing Framework -

01.2022

Certificate III - Health Support Assistant

TAFE
01.2019

Certificate III - Fitness

Binnacle Training
01.2019

Skills

  • Maintain Professional Boundaries
  • Manage and control challenging behaviors
  • Professional Communication Skills
  • Self-Managing and Reliable
  • Able to remain calm and collective
  • Compassionate

References

  • Grace Mhavia, Co-worker, Anglicare Southern Queensland, 0483883180
  • Destiny Ateny, Team Leader/ Supervisor, Connecting Families, 0451922264
  • Michelle Greaves, Service Manager, Anglicare Southern Queensland, 0417158011

Activities

I have strong interpersonal skills enhanced by taking part in multi-modal activities to develop confidence, communication abilities and time management. I’ve had the opportunities to show my leadership by taking responsibility and being a part of organizing community sporting events, BBQs, and activities with the Queensland African Communities Council (QACC).

Timeline

Disability Support/Service Leader

Aruma Services
01.2023 - Current

Youth Worker

Intergraded Family and Youth Services (IFYS)
01.2022 - Current

Support Worker

Connecting Families’ Disability & Youth Services
03.2020 - 01.2022

Diploma - Community Services

SUPREME EDUCATION & TRAINING

Hope and Healing Framework -

Certificate III - Health Support Assistant

TAFE

Certificate III - Fitness

Binnacle Training

Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Framework -

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