ALVIN WANJIKU
Minda Incorporated
Munnopara
4
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Concerned Youth Care Worker experienced in working with children and youth ranging from early childhood through teenagers. Adept at completing home inspections and guaranteeing adolescents are safe and well taken care of. Coping with crisis situations and empathizing with juveniles from different backgrounds. Talented in developing and implementing core plans to meet individualized needs of children and young adults. Dedicated professional with strong background in providing evidence-based counseling services to individuals, couples and families. Skilled in developing treatment plans, conducting assessments and documenting progress. Committed to advocating for mental health and well-being of clients. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Work History
Youth Disability Support Worker
4 Years 1 Month- Working as part of a team providing holistic care designed to improve the lifestyle of the residents.
- I am person-centred with an active support approach to my work and promote independence as much as possible
- Duties: Demonstrated experience in responding to trauma-related behaviours
- Outgoing and friendly personality Completing household duties, cleaning, and assisting with personal care.
- Experience in managing challenging and aggressive behaviour
- Experience in Positive behaviour crisis intervention
- Demonstrated oral and written communication and organizational skills
- Ability to apply computing concepts.
- Providing personal care in a manner that reflects the resident's choice and decision-making.
- Providing care to clients while promoting their independence at the same time
- Adhering to work health policies and procedures
- Excellent leadership qualities
- Assisting residents in accordance with their individual care plans
- Mandatory reporting and enhancing the resident's dignity.
- Adhered to company requirements for patient interactions and care standards.
Youth Care Worker
- Completed clear and concise documentation of youth behavior and actions.
- Evaluated needs of youth and outlined measures to address.
- Attended Handle With Care trainings to enhance staff and youth safety during physical intervention.
- Provided emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tensions and prevent violence.
- Supported individuals dealing with mental health and emotional issues.
- Utilized system model to teach youth life skills in accordance with individualized treatment plans.
- Aided with crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and offering peer counseling.
- Agecare facilities in have worked for.
- Moonta Aged Care
- Romani Aged Care - Murray Bridge
- Maitland Aged Care
- South Park Aged Care
Education
Certificate 3 - age care and disability
Skills
Personal care
Supervising
Client assessment
Stress management
Home care
Reporting skills
Health & Safety
Patient
Empathetic
Communicating
First Aid
CPR
Manual Handling
Peg Feeding
Certification
- First Aid and CPR Training
- Infection and control
- Manual handling
- WWCC-Working with Children Check
- NDIS workers check
- Hand hygine
PERSONAL EXPERIENCE
An adaptable, conscientious and enthusiastic care worker with experience in providing professional care services to youth and young persons. Having an excellent understanding of promoting privacy and dignity whilst enhancing independence and rehabilitation. A proven ability to deal with physically and emotionally demanding care patients and to successfully help them to retain, regain and develop skills needed for independent living. Now looking for a new and challenging care worker position with a caring and reputable company.
COVER LETTER
- Dear Recruitment Team
- RE: Application for employment as a Support Worker.
- I hereby wish to express my interest in working with your company for the above-named position. I share with your values of providing quality care, delivering centric services, and quality care to all clients. I developed different skills that include assisting residents with Activities of Daily Living, filling and maintaining client documents and hospitality skills among others. I will work well with your specialized and dedicated team in delivering services which I would love to be part of. I am aware that working with you requires a high level of professionalism, genuine care, and empathy toward clients and staff members. I am flexible to work in a range of shifts including morning, afternoon and night on short. I have reliable transport to enable me to do the job. I believe that working with you will enable me to focus my energy and compassionate nature to work as part of your team in providing high-quality care. I have attached my resume with more details on my qualifications and I am looking forward to discussing the position with you soon.
- Yours sincerely
- Kevin Njehia.
References
- Monica, njihia, Registered nurse, , Jorum, Njenga
- Kevin, Njehia, Youth support worker, 0450 586 977
Timeline
Youth Disability Support Worker
Minda Incorporated
10.2022 - CurrentRead More
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Edmen Community Staffing Solutions
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Supreme Education and Training
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