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Breanna Cooney

Rockhampton

Summary

I have a passion for Youth and family services to help support children and families through difficult times. I have previous experience in the Youth, Residential and home care settings and enjoy working with young people. I have a caring nature and a willingness to provide positive support to young people with needs. I am reliable, have great time management skills, and a hands on person who likes to keep on task and focused.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Residential Youth Worker

Dynamic Community Care
10.2024 - Current
  • Maintained a safe living environment by enforcing house rules and addressing behavioural concerns promptly and effectively.
  • Managed medication administration according to prescribed schedules while maintaining accurate records of all medications dispensed.
  • Provided crisis intervention when necessary, deescalating volatile situations while ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
  • Participated in regular staff meetings, sharing insights on resident progress and contributing to program improvements.
  • Assisted residents with daily living activities, promoting self-sufficiency and independence.

Florist

Unreal Artificial Plants
01.2021 - 08.2024
  • Managed customer orders, requests, in a professional and timely manner.
  • Created floral designs with fresh and artificial flowers for special occasions such as weddings, gender reveal ideas and creations, parties etc.
  • Organized the store's inventory of plants, flowers, fresh and artificial flower design, vases, containers, and other supplies.
  • Ordered flowers from wholesalers to ensure that all necessary items were available for customers.
  • Maintained detailed records of customer orders and invoices.

Youth Worker

Co-Ordinated Support Services
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • Established trusting relationships with young people through empathetic listening and genuine interest in their lives outside of program hours.
  • Completed necessary reports and documentation to maintain thorough, accurate case records.
  • Provided guidance and advice to youth, supporting navigation of diverse personal and social issues.

Food Services Worker

Deli Cafe
11.2020 - 01.2021
  • Utilized strong multitasking skills to manage multiple orders simultaneously without compromising quality or accuracy.
  • Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
  • Supported team members during peak hours, ensuring smooth operations and minimal wait times for customers.
  • Prepared and served various food and drink items to customer specifications in fast-paced environments.

Retail

Red Hill News Agency
05.2018 - 07.2019
  • Maintained a clean and organized retail environment, ensuring easy navigation for customers.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate service in a fast-paced retail environment.

Education

Looking To Enrol - Diploma in Family, Youth And Intervention

Horizon
Online
07-2025

Year 10 - High School

Glenmore State High School
Rockhampton, QLD
08-2020

Skills

  • Youth Services in Residential Care
  • Community Care
  • Very Reliable
  • Ability to focus on daily tasks
  • Follow reports
  • Experience in note taking and record keeping
  • Adaptability
  • Residential Support
  • First Aid
  • Community Services
  • Working with Children
  • Managing Challenging Behaviours
  • Child Protection Services

Certification

  • National Disability Insurance Scheme Yellow Card, Current
  • First Aid Certificate, Current - renewal 31/07/2025
  • CPR First Aid Certificate, Current - 06/08/2024
  • Working with Children Check, Current
  • Qld Drivers Licence, QLD Government, 25/05/2027
  • Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI), Current - 27/08/2024

Languages

English

Timeline

Residential Youth Worker

Dynamic Community Care
10.2024 - Current

Youth Worker

Co-Ordinated Support Services
06.2024 - 08.2024

Florist

Unreal Artificial Plants
01.2021 - 08.2024

Food Services Worker

Deli Cafe
11.2020 - 01.2021

Retail

Red Hill News Agency
05.2018 - 07.2019

Looking To Enrol - Diploma in Family, Youth And Intervention

Horizon

Year 10 - High School

Glenmore State High School
Breanna Cooney