Dedicated Residential Youth Care Worker with strong diversity awareness and communication skills. Committed to fostering a safe environment and supporting young people in their development.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Residential Youth Care Worker
Icare and Child First Hub (In Partnership with Mackillop Family service, Anglicare and MCM)
Melbourne, VIC
03.2022 - Current
Encourage learning activities and skills development appropriate for age and ability.
Maintaining accurate daily client reporting through documentation (case notes).
Administration of medications.
Facilitating and supervising contact and transport for DHHS (visitations).
Assist young people with activities of daily living.
Provide a safe and stable environment for young people.
Assist in maintaining family relationships.
Physical Education Assistant (placement)
Yarraville Special Developmental School
Yaraville, VIC
02.2016 - 08.2016
Assist young people with activities of daily living.
Provide a safe and stable environment for young people.
Assist in developing social interaction skills and relationships.
Instructing and planning physical activities for young people.
Engaged clients in recreational and therapeutic activities to promote well-being.
Supported teachers in implementing physical education activities and lesson plans.
Classroom Youth Worker
Hester Hornbrook (Prahan Campus)
Prahan , VIC
Providing support to 15 classroom students with diverse needs.
Working with classroom teachers to structure session plans.
Student supervision, facilitating courtyard activities for students.
Off-campus outreach to students' places of refuge to check on their well-being.
Provided crisis intervention services during times of acute distress or emergency situations.
Supported youth in developing social skills and building positive relationships.
Education
Diploma of Community Services -
Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention - Family And Community Services
Australian College of Community Services And Care
Certificate - Quality, Safety and You
Diploma of Sport Development -
Victoria University
01-2016
Victorian certificate of Education (VCE) -
Maribyrnong College
01-2014
Skills
Diversity awareness
Verbal and written communication
Team collaboration
Youth mentorship
Composure under pressure
Strong work ethic
Proactive mindset
Organizational skills
Time management
Medication administration
References
Available upon request.
Awards And Acknowledgements
A current Employee Working with Children check.
Current NDIS worker Screening check
A National Police Check without convictions
First Aid and CPR Certificate
A full unencumbered Victorian driver’s license. Full comprehensive insurance
Therapeutic Crisis Intervention
Yarraville Special Developmental School certificate of Appreciation
Key Strengths And Skills
Demonstrated ability to work with people of all ages, abilities, and cultural backgrounds.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Confident in professional practices
Enjoys working as part of a team whilst also able to work independently and calmly under pressure.
Hardworking, pro-active, and quick learner
Reliable, trustworthy, and honest
Great organisational and time management skills
Professional sport Athletes, Travel around world playing professionally.
Affiliations
Represented Australia on the international stage
Travel the world, playing volleyball professionally
National Championship Medallists
Timeline
Residential Youth Care Worker
Icare and Child First Hub (In Partnership with Mackillop Family service, Anglicare and MCM)
03.2022 - Current
Physical Education Assistant (placement)
Yarraville Special Developmental School
02.2016 - 08.2016
Classroom Youth Worker
Hester Hornbrook (Prahan Campus)
Diploma of Community Services -
Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention - Family And Community Services