Diyane Dushime
Perth,WA
Summary
Dedicated and eager to help people in the community reach their full potential through positive and effective support. Compassionate and community focused with a desire to make a long-term impact in the lives of others. Highly motivated, committed, with wide experience within the community service field, networks, and education. Empathetic Youth Worker passionate about providing meaningful support and services to clients. Excellent communicator bringing a number of years of comprehensive experience developing and implementing core programs to meet needs for self-development, homelessness and domestic violence. Creative and understanding professional commended for modeling and teaching life skills and promoting diversity by exposing clients to multicultural experiences.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Worker/Program Coordinator
Ishar Multicultural Women's Health Services
06.2023 - Current
- Established trusting relationships with young people through empathetic listening and genuine interest in their lives outside of program hours.
- Promoted a safe, inclusive environment by establishing clear expectations and reinforcing positive behaviours among participants.
- Completed necessary reports and documentation to maintain thorough, accurate case records.
- Provided individualized support for at-risk youth, resulting in increased self-esteem and positive behaviour changes.
- Provided key emotional support to special needs youth.
- Managed and led activities promoting growth in mental, emotional, and educational areas.
- Encouraged youth clients to develop own activities and leadership skills through group discussions.
- Supported and mentored students in developing skills to become successful in community.
- Developed and maintained relationships with partner organisations to facilitate access to youth-related resources.
- Collaborated with various stakeholders to promote social services.
Health Educator
Sexual Health Quarters
01.2024 - Current
- Managed approximately 30 incoming calls, emails and faxes per day from customers and colegues
- Developed and implemented health education strategies to reach target audiences.
- Developed and distributed health education materials to increase awareness and understanding.
- Maintained accurate and complete records to document program activities and outcomes.
- Built partnerships with community organisations to expand reach and impact.
- Participated in health education research initiatives, developing and evaluating health education programs.
- Created pamphlets, videos and other health education materials to promote health awareness and preventive health practices.
- Raised awareness of public health issues through organizing workshops, seminars, and presentations.
- Participated in community outreach activities to promote health education initiatives.
Project Officer
Sexual Health Quarters
07.2023 - 01.2024
- Kept senior management well-informed by preparing and presenting project status reports.
- Developed and deepened relationships with key stakeholders.
- Facilitated successful project outcomes by maintaining open lines of communication among team members, stakeholders, and senior management.
- Developed and monitored project schedules, budgets and objectives for successful completion.
- Gathered and organized supporting materials for meetings and project updates.
- Overcame unforeseen challenges by proactively identifying potential issues promptly developing contingency plans accordingly.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Facilitated workshops to collect project requirements and user feedback.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
Aged Care Worker/Occupational Therapy Assistance
Catholic Homes, St Vincent, Guildford
06.2020 - Current
- Assist clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness
- Schedule and accompany clients to medical appointments
- Assist clients with self-administered, and nutrition intake
- Monitor and document residents' mental status
- Establish strong relationships with clients, and family
- Recognise and report abnormalities or changes in client's health status
- Support clients with mental and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs
- Attend weekly meetings with supervisor to discuss clients' progress
- Monitor and maintain cleanliness sanitation
- Monitor client's performance and provide encouragement
- Participate in continued education classes and staff training
- Demonstrate respect, friendliness, and willingness
- Promote physical health and wellbeing
- Follow treatment plan developed in collaboration with occupational therapist
Community Support Worker
St. Jude Health care
01.2023 - 03.2024
- Demonstrate respect, friendliness, and willingness
- Monitor client's performance and provide encouragement
- Document clients progress, attitudes, and behaviour
- Attend meetings to review treatments and client's progress
- Participate in continued education classes and staff training
- Encourage networking skills within the community
- Encourage clients to reach goals
- Facility Client Mental Health Clients 2
- Assisted clients in achieving greater independence, fostering a sense of empowerment through guidance and encouragement.
- Established trust-based relationships with clients through empathetic communication and active listening skills.
Disability Support Worker
Private Caregiving, Clarkson
03.2017 - 06.2020
- Promote independent living and general emotional support
- Assist with Personal care
- Support Clients social engagements and eliminate/prevent hazards
- Provide day to day assist with medication/s
- Escort client to appointments via ambulance
Education
Certificate of participation (Stop The Violence Train the Trainer's Program) -
Edith Cowan University, WA
08.2017
Diploma of Community Services (Case Management) -
Supreme Education & Training, NSW
02.2023
Diploma in Beauty Therapy -
Train Smart Australia, WA
04.2018
Certificate lll individual support -
Flex Training Services, WA
03.2017
High School Diploma -
Ballajura Community School, WA
12.2015
Cert II in Leadership Development -
Challenge Institute of Technology, WA
09.2015
Skills
- Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, Data entry, and general IT
- Enthusiastic and willing to learn new skills
- Promote diversity
- Presentation Skills
- Health Promotion
- Community Outreach
- Health Advocacy
- Cultural Competency
- Program Support
- Community Relations
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with UWA in a pilot project funded by Walk Free on tackling forced marriage in WA.
- Acknowledged by Walk Free for my contribution in informing their approach by engaging with communities, and leading workshops with women in community. My infographic on the findings for the project was included in the published report.
(see attached link above)
Community Service
- Abiwacu Dance group, Perth, WA, 07/01/20, Ongoing, Traditional Dance Group for the Burundian Community
- Burundian Youth of WA, Perth, WA, 09/01/17, Current, Educating Burundian youth about culture, Promoting health and well-being, Assist those facing homelessness, Promoting self confidence, Helping Burundian Youth connect with each other through song and dance, Hosting seminars for youth and parents to discuss issues faced in the community, Perform at community events (Weddings, engagements, African Festivals etc.)
- Yahweh Christian Fellowship, Perth, WA, 09/01/17, Current, Encourage young people to grow in their identity, Plan and implement programs, Provide mentoring support in group/ one on one setting, Lead mentoring programs/outreach programs, Mentored and provided support to junior youth leaders, Participate in giving back (homelessness outreach)
References
- Karen Molhuysen, Coordinator Education and Development, Sexual Health Quarters, 0468 337 641, karen.molhuysen@shq.au
- Bellamore Ndayikeze, Founder and Executive Director, BN Collective, 0412 721 150, Bellamorendayikeze@gmail.com
- Asha Bolton, Clinical Nurse, Catholic Homes Inc, 0430 078 649, ashabolton@hotmail.com
Timeline
Health Educator
Sexual Health Quarters
01.2024 - Current
Project Officer
Sexual Health Quarters
07.2023 - 01.2024
Youth Worker/Program Coordinator
Ishar Multicultural Women's Health Services
06.2023 - Current
Community Support Worker
St. Jude Health care
01.2023 - 03.2024
Aged Care Worker/Occupational Therapy Assistance
Catholic Homes, St Vincent, Guildford
06.2020 - Current
Disability Support Worker
Private Caregiving, Clarkson
03.2017 - 06.2020
Certificate of participation (Stop The Violence Train the Trainer's Program) -
Edith Cowan University, WA
Diploma of Community Services (Case Management) -
Supreme Education & Training, NSW
Diploma in Beauty Therapy -
Train Smart Australia, WA
Certificate lll individual support -
Flex Training Services, WA
High School Diploma -
Ballajura Community School, WA
Cert II in Leadership Development -
Challenge Institute of Technology, WA
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