Compassionate community welfare worker with strong dedication to helping individuals in need of support. Skilled in providing patient-centred care and evidence-based interventions. Possesses deep understanding of mental health and community support with ability to utilize knowledge to assist individuals in managing challenges.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING COACH
HEAD TO HEALTH
08.2022 - Current
Coached people to plan and set their own goals and support them to identify possible solutions to the problems
Provided coaching support to individuals on a 1:1 or group basis giving information, guidance, advice, and support
Worked as part of the Multi-Disciplinary Team and receive and share information within that team to safeguard individuals and support them to work towards their goals and aspirations
Provide emotional and practical support to individuals- building confidence and skills and grow their ability to self-manage their mental wellbeing
Used pre and post therapy interventions to maximize recovery and improve the person's experience of mental health.
Mental Health Recovery Worker
Team Health
01.2021 - Current
Collaborating with other healthcare professionals to develop treatment plans for people with mental health conditions
Implementing treatment plans and administering medication or therapeutic care to their patients
Observing patients for behavioural changes
Supervising and monitoring patients within the facility to ensure their safety Performing comprehensive risk assessments on patients
Recognized and responded to signs of potential self-harm or suicide risk, utilizing appropriate intervention strategies and resources to ensure patient safety.
RESIDENTIAL CARE WORKER
YOUTH, FAMILIES
02.2019 - 04.2022
Provided care and requirements to young people
Guided, assisted, and supported youth in dealing with difficulties
Supported young people emotionally during complex and stressful situations
Provided support to youth in education and extracurricular activities
Encouraged youth to develop social networks
Wrote daily reports concerning youth activities, cooperation, and other data.
CHILD PROTECTION PRACTITIONER
TERRITORY FAMILIES, DARWIN
09.2018 - 02.2019
Managed Casework for children and families
Provided services to children and families and ensured compliance to all legislations and childcare policy
Prepared reports in all Child Protection Conferences and family meetings attended Coordinated with various departments and agencies and ensured fulfillment of children
Provided social and medical service assistance to children with the help of department and service providers.
Education
BACHELOR OF HUMANITARIAN & COMMUNITY STUDIES -
Charles Darwin University
07.2019
Skills
Self-Care Techniques
Psychosocial Rehabilitation
Residential support
Client Engagement
Recovery planning
Intake Assessment
References
KIRSTY PRATT, COORDINATOR, TEAM HEALTH
Kirsty.Pratt@teamhealth.asn.au,
Ph – 0424133486
PAM MARWOOD, MANAGER, NEAMI NATIONAL, DARWIN HEAD TO HEALTH,