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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Fanta Kamara

Merrylands,NSW

Summary

To be constantly challenged, by accomplishing and excelling in an employer’s expectations. To work in a position where I am always learning new things and confronting new obstacles and enjoying the thrill of breaking through and establishing new horizons. I will bring vibrancy, energy and loyalty and commitment to any potential employer.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

TLC Nursing agency
01.2020
  • Work with mental health
  • Experience work with children challenging behaviours
  • Understanding of the issue-affecting people with disability and their families
  • Commuter literacy
  • Experience in direct service provision for individuals with disabilities and their families
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • A commitment to the rights of individual with disabilities and mental health
  • Ability to work flexible hours
  • Understanding of protocol /child protection and mandatory reporting legislation and guidelines
  • Knowledge of work health and safety legislation
  • Understanding of supported decision making

Youth Worker

Uniting
Sydney, NSW
08.2021 - 01.2022
  • Completed necessary reports and documentation to maintain thorough, accurate case records.
  • 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.
  • Provided key emotional support to special needs youth.
  • Coordinating activities and transportation, Liaising with family members and other community members that may be involved in the activity.
  • Supporting the child or young person to attend social outings, Engaging with the child or young person for longer term plans and activities.
  • Facilitating engagement between children or young people we support, Monitoring the progress of their goals within their plan.
  • Recording information about their goals and activities, Work with the child or young person to assist choices and decision making.

Youth Worker

Royal Rehab
Sydney, NSW
01.2020 - 08.2021
  • Managed and led activities promoting growth in mental, emotional, and educational areas.
  • Provided key emotional support to special needs youth.
  • Completed necessary reports and documentation to maintain thorough, accurate case records.
  • Encouraged youth clients to develop own activities and leadership skills through group discussions
  • Worked with different clients ageing from 9 – 70 years with mild to high challenging behaviour. Helped with achieving best possible outcomes for people with Intellectual disabilities and
  • mental health issues. Experience work with children challenging behaviours. Understanding of the issue-affecting people with disability and their families
  • Encouraged youth clients to develop own activities and leadership skills through group discussions.

Youth Care Worker

Care N Help
Sydney, NSW
02.2022 - 06.2022
  • Completed clear and concise documentation of youth behavior and actions.
  • Evaluated needs of youth and outlined measures to address.
  • Assessed patient behavior, moods, and other responses to determine correct diagnosis and devise treatment plans.
  • Utilized system model to teach youth life skills in accordance with individualized treatment plans.
  • Support clients to identify and achieve goals

• Maximise independence and confidence through enabling clients to access the community • Daily activities and day programs

• Working with clients with mental health. Eg Schizophrenia, anxiety

Support Worker

Ella Community Centre
Sydney, NSW
01.2022 - 04.2022
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
  • Prepared agendas and took notes at meetings to archive proceedings.
  • Visited home environments to help clients develop comprehensive life, technical and job skills.
  • Promoted community integration by providing extensive physical, emotional and social support.
  • Transported clients to appointments, shopping venues and entertainment events according to determined schedule.
  • Helped clients manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.

Education

Diploma - community Services

WSU college
2018

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Northmead high school
2017

Skills

  • People Skills
  • Competent in resolving problems and conflicts in a diplomatic and tactful manner
  • Provide positive role modelling to promote positive youth development
  • Computer Proficiency
  • Provide one on one observations of youths to ensure safety of youths during crisis situations such as suicide, mental health
  • Empathy
  • Thrive in a collaborative team environment as well as working independently
  • Time Management
  • Organisational Skills
  • Critical Thinking
  • Excellent reading and writing
  • Credit and Cash Transactions
  • Money Handling
  • Reports

Timeline

Youth Care Worker

Care N Help
02.2022 - 06.2022

Support Worker

Ella Community Centre
01.2022 - 04.2022

Youth Worker

Uniting
08.2021 - 01.2022

Youth Worker

Royal Rehab
01.2020 - 08.2021

TLC Nursing agency
01.2020

Diploma - community Services

WSU college

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Northmead high school
Fanta Kamara