Bronwyn Latter
Elsmore,NSW
Summary
Empathetic Youth Worker passionate about providing meaningful support and services to clients. Excellent communicator bringing 10 years of comprehensive experience developing and implementing core programs to meet needs for self-development, Creating a safe homelike environment. I bring a Creative role thru my employment and teaching life skills and promoting diversity by exposing clients to multicultural experiences. Working as part of a team, working with a rage of ages, coming from a diverse range of cultures
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Residential Youth Worker
Pathfinders
06.2013 - Current
- Maintained a safe living environment by enforcing house rules and addressing behavioral concerns promptly and effectively.
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, promoting self-sufficiency and independence.
- 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.
- family access visits, medical appointments, written case notes
- Developed strong relationships with residents, fostering trust and open communication to address personal issues.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive resident information in accordance with our policy and procedures
Disability Support Worker
IAS
01.2019 - 03.2020
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
- Developed strong interpersonal relationships with clients, earning their trust and respect through consistent empathy and understanding.
- Supported clients in maintaining a clean living space by assisting with household tasks such as laundry, meal preparation, and general tidying.
Bun Bun Playgroup Facilitator/Coordinator
Ifyss-Pathfinders
07.2013 - 03.2014
- Built rapport with diverse groups of stakeholders by demonstrating empathy, active listening skills, and cultural competence during facilitated sessions.
- Used diverse teaching materials and motivational approaches to reduce learning gaps and instruct students.
- Fostered an inclusive learning environment by addressing diverse needs and adapting facilitation techniques as needed.
- Learning thru play ensuring participants developed a thorough while learning having fun
Family Day Care Educator
Self Employed
09.2009 - 03.2013
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for children by maintaining clean facilities, adhering to safety guidelines, and closely monitoring all indoor and outdoor activities.
- Managed daily schedules efficiently while ensuring smooth transitions between structured activities and free playtime for optimal child engagement.
- Enhanced children''s emotional and social development by implementing engaging activities and fostering positive relationships.
- Adapted learning materials to accommodate varying developmental stages or special needs within the daycare setting.
- Promoted early literacy by introducing various books, storytelling, and language-focused games in daily routines.
- Improved communication skills among children by encouraging group activities and interactive play sessions.
- Boosted creativity among children with the implementation of art projects, music, and imaginative play sessions.
Wrights Car Sales
Car Saleperson
01.1993 - 01.1994
- Facilitated smooth transactions between buyers, finance personnel, service departments, and other key stakeholders during the car-buying process.
- Organized test drives for potential buyers, highlighting key features and benefits of various vehicle models during each drive.
- Increased second hand car sales by establishing rapport with customers and conducting comprehensive needs assessments.
- Participated in industry trade shows, networking events, and professional development opportunities to continually refine knowledge and skills in the automotive sales field.
Administration Assistant
Geoff Witherdin Toyota
02.1988 - 08.1993
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
- Recorded expenses and maintained accounting records. Finance, Registration of vehicles, delivery and pickup of vehicles, Car detailing, Sale New and second Hand
Education
Certificate 1111 In Community Services
Cert 1111
2023
Family And Community Services
Cert 111 Community Services
2014
Diploma in Children's Services
Diploma
2012
Skills
- Life Skills Teaching
- Positive Reinforcement
- Transportation Of clients
- Contact visits
- Youth supervision
- Conflict de-escalation
- Social skill development
- Behaviour Modeling
- Advocacy
- Educational Activities
- Problem-Solving
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Active Listening
- Daily living assistance
- Personal Care
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
IAS
01.2019 - 03.2020
Bun Bun Playgroup Facilitator/Coordinator
Ifyss-Pathfinders
07.2013 - 03.2014
Residential Youth Worker
Pathfinders
06.2013 - Current
Family Day Care Educator
Self Employed
09.2009 - 03.2013
Wrights Car Sales
Car Saleperson
01.1993 - 01.1994
Administration Assistant
Geoff Witherdin Toyota
02.1988 - 08.1993
Certificate 1111 In Community Services
Cert 1111
Family And Community Services
Cert 111 Community Services
Diploma in Children's Services
Diploma
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