Amal Abdilahi
Forrestfield,WA
Summary
Focused skilled in delivering caring and compassionate support to address [mental health] issues.
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Passionate about people reach their goals by helping them understand their Rights
Understand about confidentiality procedures and regulations
Understand about person Centred approaches and how it helps the person seeking support reach their potentials when they feel empowered and self-determined.
Passionate self-awareness and self-reflection practices as well as professional developments and growth.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Worker
Settlement Services International F
06.2023 - Current
- Documented client progress in confidential files.
- Implemented crisis intervention plans to support client safety.
- Developed and implemented activities to help clients develop social and independent living skills.
- Monitored client progress and provided feedback to families and treatment team members.
- Collaborate working with different services and network
Peer Support Leader
Roshana Group
02.2021 - Current
- Built relationships with others based upon trust and honesty by using active listening and dynamic communication skills.
- Increased awareness of and supported participation in self-help and advocacy organizations.
- Provided ongoing assessment, problem-solving and skill teaching to assist individuals with activities of daily living.
- Maintained computers, printers and technical resources to avoid disruption in operations.
- Used Person-centred Approaches and helping client's feel at their best by assisting them to decide for themselves
- Worked mostly with client with various mental health illnesses
Voluntary Worker
Community Services For Women
03.2020 - Current
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Greeted visitors, answered questions and assisted with individual needs or requests.
- Assisted with event coordination and on-site support.
- Provided referral services to community members needing support services
- Worked with newly migrants and Refugee Resettlements programs
- Worked with clients with various traumas such as DV, Wars and early childhood Traumas
- Worked with programs helping mothers and elderlys
Interpreting
ONCALL Interpreters&Translators
02.2017 - Current
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked in various settings such as legal, family and mental health intepreting situations
- Helped clients with mental health illnesses interpret for them
Support Worker
Flexhealth
11.2010 - 03.2014
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Helped clients manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
- Transported clients to appointments, shopping venues and entertainment events according to determined schedule.
- Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
- Assisted Residents with Medications
Education
Mental Health Counseling
Diploma of Mental Health
Perth, WA08.2023
Foundation of Interpreting And Translation
Babel College
Perth, WA07.2022
Early Childhood Education
AUSTRALIAN CHILD CARE CAREER OPTIONS
Perth, WA11.2016
Health And Nursing Care
Certificate 3 in Aged And Community Services
Perth, WA11.2010
Skills
- Recreational Supervision
- Valid Driver's License
- Relationship Issues Management
- Confidential Records Management
- Psychosocial Assessments
- Interdisciplinary Care
- Nursing Assistance
- Mobility Support
- Assignment Coordination
- Medication Administration
- Community Mental Health Programs
- Build Coping Skills
- Therapeutic Relationship-Building
Writing Journals
My journals focus on personal growth, wellness, parenting problems and also emotions that come with menstruations in which many women struggle with. My writing style focuses on the passion of self-expression and almost a getaway place to say whatever that comes to your mind.
I write journals twice a months and so far I have written 10 blogs journals since I started blogging and journalling.
Languages
Somali
Native or Bilingual
Arabic
Limited Working
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Mental Health Worker
Settlement Services International F
06.2023 - Current
Peer Support Leader
Roshana Group
02.2021 - Current
Voluntary Worker
Community Services For Women
03.2020 - Current
Interpreting
ONCALL Interpreters&Translators
02.2017 - Current
Support Worker
Flexhealth
11.2010 - 03.2014
Mental Health Counseling
Diploma of Mental Health
Foundation of Interpreting And Translation
Babel College
Early Childhood Education
AUSTRALIAN CHILD CARE CAREER OPTIONS
Health And Nursing Care
Certificate 3 in Aged And Community Services
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