PRECIOUS ILOKA
Walkerville,SA
Summary
Dedicated support worker with over 5 years experience in youth support and mental health support, currently completing a Master of Social Work, equipped with relevant qualifications and extensive experience in assisting clients in achieving their goals. Possesses excellent interpersonal skills, a patient and dedicated approach, vast IT skills, and exceptional communication abilities. Known for punctuality, reliability, remarkable driving ability, and a strong capacity for coordination. Adept at supporting the emotional, social and personal growth of young individuals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Youth Worker
AutismSA
Adelaide, SA
12.2023 - Current
- Provided personal care, community inclusion, out-of-home care, and individual-centered support.
- Provided emotional and psychological support to clients in crisis situations.
- Monitored client progress toward meeting goals outlined in their treatment plan.
- Collaborated with other professionals to coordinate services for clients.
- Attended training seminars related to mental health topics such as trauma-informed care, and substance abuse.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities such as meal planning, medication management, and budgeting.
- Encouraged positive behaviors through reward systems or incentive programs.
- Assisted clients with conflict resolution strategies and anger management techniques.
- Monitored, evaluated and recorded client progress with respect to treatment goals.
- Developed positive relationships with clients by providing encouragement and support.
- Assisted youths in developing life skills such as problem solving, communication, decision-making.
- Encouraged a sense of autonomy within those on the Autism Spectrum Disorder by fostering independence whenever possible.
Mental Health Support Worker
Companion Health
Perth, WA
12.2022 - 12.2023
- Supported individuals with mental health challenges in their journey towards recovery, assisted clients in managing daily activities, provided emotional support and guidance, and collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive care and support.
- Provided emotional and psychological support to clients in crisis situations.
- Conducted assessments of client needs, strengths and resources.
- Monitored client progress toward meeting goals outlined in their treatment plan.
- Attended training seminars related to mental health topics such as trauma-informed care, substance abuse.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities such as meal planning, medication management, budgeting.
- Encouraged positive behaviors through rewards systems or incentives programs.
- Provided transportation assistance for clients who needed help getting to appointments or other necessary locations.
- Promoted independence by assisting and supervising clients while completing daily living activities.
- Encouraged clients to express feelings and discuss happenings in life to help client develop insight into themselves and relationships.
Youth Support Worker
HenderCare
Perth, WA
02.2019 - 12.2022
- Provided support and guidance to youth in need of assistance and guidance, assisted in the development and implementation of personalized support plans, facilitated access to educational resources, healthcare services, and recreational activities, and offered emotional support and crisis intervention.
- Assisted in developing individual care plans for clients to ensure their safety and well-being.
- Coordinated with other professionals, such as social workers, psychologists, and psychiatrists to develop appropriate treatment plans for clients.
- Adhered to all relevant regulations and standards of practice in the delivery of services to clients.
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed in order to help deescalate difficult situations.
- Actively engaged with youth in recreational activities such as sports or arts and crafts projects.
- Established strong rapport with clients by creating an environment where they feel safe expressing themselves.
- Supervised youth recreational activities and facilitated workshops surrounding self-development, education and employment.
- Used calm, positive and encouraging approach with youth.
- Supported youth with nurturing and caring assistance focused on empowering and positive independence.
- Documented child progress, reporting extreme changes in behavior.
- Offered key emotional support to special needs youth.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
Flinders University
Adelaide, SACertificate IV in Disability -
National Career Institute
Skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills, fostering positive relationships with clients
- Patient and dedicated, providing compassionate care and support
- Vast IT skills, proficient in utilizing relevant technologies
- Excellent communication skills, effectively conveying information and actively listening
- Punctual and reliable, consistently meeting deadlines and commitments
- Excellent driving ability, ensuring safe transportation for clients
- Good coordination capacity, managing tasks efficiently and effectively
- Time Management
- Safety Management
- Strong Ethics
- Managing Records
- Client Companionship
- Client Transportation
- Building Rapport
- Documentation Skills
- Mental Health Evaluations
- Case Documentation
- Daily Living Assistance
- Care Plan Management
- Medication Organization
- Mobility Assistance
- Documentation
Affiliations
- Basketball
- Swimming
- Reading
- Dancing
Certification
HenderCareAutismSA
- Full Australian Drivers License
- Maybo Certification
- MAPA Certification
- DCP Psychometric assessment
- Child Safe environment training
Languages
Portuguese
Professional
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Youth Worker
AutismSA
12.2023 - Current
Mental Health Support Worker
Companion Health
12.2022 - 12.2023
Youth Support Worker
HenderCare
02.2019 - 12.2022
Master of Science - Social Work
Flinders University
Certificate IV in Disability -
National Career Institute
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