Anne Kinghorn
Coffs Harbour
Summary
Highly motivated individual with strong problem-solving skills and a demonstrated ability to develop and implement successful plans of action to address individual needs. Committed to implementing best practices through ongoing professional development. Passionate about helping others.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Case Worker - Family Support Program
Uniting
04.2024 - Current
- High-level verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport quickly with children, young people, and families.
- Experience working with diverse populations, including First Nations families and refugees
- Demonstrated ability to manage a caseload, and develop and implement individualised family action plans that incorporate the child's voice and needs.
- Strong understanding of child development, attachment, and risk factors contributing to mental health challenges.
- Strong understanding of mental illness, particularly trauma-related and complex cases.
- Ability to provide early intervention and support in non-clinical settings, using a biopsychosocial approach.
- Experience delivering therapeutic and educational group programs.
- Proficient in building strong relationships with service providers and connecting clients to relevant support services.
- Strong skills writing clear, confidential patient records using case management software,
Primary Caregiver, Child With Special Needs
At Home
04.2010 - Current
- Collaborate with local healthcare professionals to achieve optimal outcomes by building strong relationships, and implementing therapeutic supports to achieve goals
- Experience navigating the NDIS and developing support plans for current and future goals targeted at building skills, socialisation and independence
- Experience implementing strategies to reduce behaviours of concern by reading nonverbal and verbal cues
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement, including attending Autism workshops and online learning
- Facilitate socialisation opportunities that promote inclusion within the community
- Provide consistent emotional support to minimise anxiety, build resilience and develop coping strategies
- Implement therapeutic plans to improve communication skills, emotional regulation and sensory regulation
Disability Support Worker
Hireup
09.2020 - 12.2022
- Assisted clients in reaching personal goals through targeted skill-building activities and therapeutic interventions
- Assisted in daily living activities including cooking, cleaning, transportation and shopping
Health and Fitness Coach
Self Employed
03.2019 - 04.2020
- Provided a holistic approach to wellness with individualised exercise and nutrition plans to build strength and fitness
- Specialised in women's health and pelvic floor and core strength
- Ceased due to COVID
Student Midwife
Southern Cross University
03.2013 - 10.2016
- Trained for more than1000 hours to obtain qualifications in Antenatal, Birthing, Postnatal, Special Care Nursery, Women's Health and Community
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care for pregnant women including those with high-risk pregnancies
- Advocated for mothers' rights and facilitated referrals to specialists for advanced pre- or post-natal care
- Provided continuity of care for a caseload of women designed to support optimal mental and physical well-being
- Closely monitored the well-being of both mother and baby throughout pregnancy and beyond, promptly and calmly managing any complications using best practices to promote optimal outcomes for both
- Performed newborn examinations shortly after birth to assess overall health status while providing immediate bonding opportunities for families
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation following professional and legal requirements
- Contributed to a positive work environment within the midwifery team by fostering open communication and mutual respect among colleagues
- Provided culturally competent care
- Participated in ongoing professional development activities to stay current on best practices in midwifery care
- Achieved competency in the following clinical skills: Neonatal Resuscitation, Insertion of neonatal nasogastric tube, Care of newborn in humidicrib, Advanced maternal resuscitation, Interpretation of CTGs, Preparing and supporting a woman at caesarean, Urinary catheter insertion, Medication administration, Venipuncture, Breastfeeding support
- Offered the New Graduate Midwifery position – declined full-time position due to daughter's needs
Assistant Manager
Southbank Motel
03.2005 - 06.2006
- Demonstrated excellent communication and organisational skills overseeing day to day operations
Administrative Assistant
Catholic Schools Office
03.2003 - 02.2005
- Demonstrated outstanding organisational skills and customer service skills within a deadline driven environment
Assistant Nurse
Tempsmart
03.2002 - 03.2003
- Adapted to new work environments very quickly, building rapport with patients and staff at each job/location whilst looking after own patient load
Assistant Nurse
McMaugh Gardens
01.2001 - 01.2002
- Looked after own patient load providing all aspects of daily care to patients within deadline
Education
Graduate Diploma - Psychological Science
Deakin University
Melbourne, VIC02.2024
Certificate IV - Fitness
Australian Institute of Personal Trainers
Coffs Harbour, NSW01.2019
Bachelor - Midwifery
Southern Cross University
Coffs Harbour, NSW01.2016
Certificate III - Assistant in Nursing
TAFE
Armidale, NSW01.2001
Skills
- Child-Centered and Family-Focused Practice
- Communication and Rapport Building
- Case Management and Service Coordination
- Mental Health and Trauma-Informed Care
- Trained in DFV framework
- Behavioural Support and Advocacy
- Therapeutic Group Facilitation - COSP, Perinatal
- Cultural Competency
- Clinical assessment
- Documentation and Reporting
- Coaching and wellbeing
- Maternal and neonatal care
Certification
- COSP Facilitator
- Police check issued February 2024
- CPR – March 2025
- First Aid- June 2025
- NSW Working with Children check - July 2026
- Youth Mental Health First Aider - September 2027
- NDISWC #83947506 - March 2029
- Attachment theory 21/11/24
- Common Approach 2/9/24
- DFV framework rollout 13/11/24
- Early Intervention Teams Training 26/11/24
- Upcoming: Accidental Counsellor 30/1/25
Timeline
Case Worker - Family Support Program
Uniting
04.2024 - Current
Disability Support Worker
Hireup
09.2020 - 12.2022
Health and Fitness Coach
Self Employed
03.2019 - 04.2020
Student Midwife
Southern Cross University
03.2013 - 10.2016
Primary Caregiver, Child With Special Needs
At Home
04.2010 - Current
Assistant Manager
Southbank Motel
03.2005 - 06.2006
Administrative Assistant
Catholic Schools Office
03.2003 - 02.2005
Assistant Nurse
Tempsmart
03.2002 - 03.2003
Assistant Nurse
McMaugh Gardens
01.2001 - 01.2002
Certificate IV - Fitness
Australian Institute of Personal Trainers
Bachelor - Midwifery
Southern Cross University
Certificate III - Assistant in Nursing
TAFE
- COSP Facilitator
- Police check issued February 2024
- CPR – March 2025
- First Aid- June 2025
- NSW Working with Children check - July 2026
- Youth Mental Health First Aider - September 2027
- NDISWC #83947506 - March 2029
- Attachment theory 21/11/24
- Common Approach 2/9/24
- DFV framework rollout 13/11/24
- Early Intervention Teams Training 26/11/24
- Upcoming: Accidental Counsellor 30/1/25
Graduate Diploma - Psychological Science
Deakin University
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