Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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CHIARA TAMEHANA

Perth,WA

Summary

Empathetic and dedicated individual, with a recent completion of a Diploma in Counseling, eager to embark on a rewarding career in this field. I am committed to supporting individuals in overcoming challenges and achieving personal growth. Skilled in establishing rapport and creating a safe and non judgemental space for clients to explore their emotions and experiences. I am seeking an entry-level position where I can apply my theoretical knowledge and practical skills to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others while further developing my expertise in counseling.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Support Worker

Ruah Community Services
06.2024 - Current

Provided support to women facing homelessness and crisis situations.

Over night service.

  • Enhanced the quality of care for clients by providing personalized support and assistance with daily living activities.
  • Developed strong rapport with clients by consistently demonstrating respect, understanding, and genuine concern for their wellbeing.
  • Recognized and responded to signs of potential self-harm or suicide risk, utilizing appropriate intervention strategies and resources to ensure client safety.
  • Enhanced client self-sufficiency through comprehensive case management services, including referrals to housing and employment opportunities.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Assisted with file organization, ensuring documents were properly categorized and easily accessible for team members.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Established rapport with diverse clientele by displaying empathy, cultural sensitivity, and active listening skills.

Counselling – Work Placement

Morley Senior High School
02.2023 - 11.2023
  • Provide individual and group counseling sessions to students dealing with academic, personal, social or emotional issues such as stress, anxiety depression, family problems, peer relationships and behavior concerns
  • Offering immediate support and intervention during crisis or emergencies affecting students, including suicide prevention, abuse, bullying and other critical incidents
  • Conducting assessments and evaluation to identify student strengths and challenges
  • Advocating for students’ rights and needs and referring them to external resources, community services, mental health professionals, and specialized support programs as needed for additional assistance or treatment
  • Professional development – attending workshops with School Chaplin and training sessions to enhance counseling skills
  • Collaborating with school staff, administrators, counselors and external agencies to develop and implement student support services
  • Maintaining accurate and confidential records of counseling sessions, assessments, interventions referrals and progress notes in compliance with legal and ethical standards

Marketing Ambassador

Homestart Perth
01.2019 - 12.2019
  • Company Overview: A company helping people get into their own home
  • My position was to market with potential clients and assess the eligibility of each person
  • Marketing
  • Relationship Building
  • Customer Service
  • Meeting KPI’s through sales
  • Initiative
  • Ability to work alone
  • A company helping people get into their own home

Administration Assistant

True Grit Mandurah
01.2018 - 12.2019
  • Company Overview: A locally run training center specializing in Thai Boxing
  • Office Duties
  • Problem solving
  • Customer Service
  • Setting up events/programs
  • Software Knowledge
  • Product Knowledge
  • A locally run training center specializing in Thai Boxing

Cleaner

Delron Perth
01.2014 - 12.2017
  • Company Overview: Delron specializes in professional cleaning services, contracted to the Alcoa mine site in Pinjarra
  • Team Leader
  • WHS Knowledge of Chemicals/ PPE/ Heavy Lifting
  • Rotating roster/ flexibility
  • Decision Making/ Risk Assessment
  • Attention to Detail
  • Knowledge of mine site
  • Delron specializes in professional cleaning services, contracted to the Alcoa mine site in Pinjarra

Assistant Manager

Blossoms Boutique Mandurah
01.2007 - 12.2009
  • Company Overview: Blossoms was a small boutique that I was assistant manager of until its closure in 2009
  • Managing of staff and rosters
  • Daily banking
  • Customer service
  • Merchandising
  • Stocktake
  • Sales and meeting KPI’s
  • Blossoms was a small boutique that I was assistant manager of until its closure in 2009

Education

C Class Licence -

Certificate III - Retail

Alffie Institute
03.2025

Diploma of Counselling -

Open Colleges
01.2023

Diploma in Professional Styling -

Australian College of Professional Styling
01.2017

Skills

  • Continuing education and professional development
  • Empathy and compassion
  • Effective communication
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Strong problem solving skills
  • Cultural competence
  • Relationship building
  • Problem solving
  • Decision making
  • Crisis intervention
  • Assessment and evaluation
  • Confidential record-keeping
  • Referral coordination
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Team collaboration
  • Computer skills
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Goal-oriented mindset
  • Creativity and innovation
  • Outstanding communication skills
  • Client relationships
  • Interpersonal and social skills
  • Data entry
  • Recordkeeping

Certification

Diploma of Counselling

Advanced De-esculation and Agression

  • First Aid Certification

Timeline

Support Worker

Ruah Community Services
06.2024 - Current

Counselling – Work Placement

Morley Senior High School
02.2023 - 11.2023

Marketing Ambassador

Homestart Perth
01.2019 - 12.2019

Administration Assistant

True Grit Mandurah
01.2018 - 12.2019

Cleaner

Delron Perth
01.2014 - 12.2017

Assistant Manager

Blossoms Boutique Mandurah
01.2007 - 12.2009

C Class Licence -

Certificate III - Retail

Alffie Institute

Diploma of Counselling -

Open Colleges

Diploma in Professional Styling -

Australian College of Professional Styling
CHIARA TAMEHANA