Grace Kajtar

Dedicated Mental Health Care Professional with extensive mental health expertise and a Graduate Diploma of Creative Arts Therapies (CAT) certification. Delivered person-centred support in a variety of settings and contributed to a range of patients' mental health recovery. Adept communication skills including active listening, rapport-building and unconditional positive regard enabled positive outcomes in challenging environments.

My most recent role required effective collaboration and communication between co-workers, parents and teachers to develop appropriate support for children with additional needs. Additionally, I have a total of 4 years’ experience providing holistic psychosocial guidance and support both to adults and children in a range of fast-paced positions. Skilled in providing a safe space for students to explore emotions, find coping strategies and achieve academic, social, and emotional growth. My mission is to improve wellness through hands-on support, psychoeducational, and a therapeutic relationship.

Experienced in thoughtful and sensitive communication and interpersonal skills to establish trusting relationships with students and their parents. My commitment is to empower children of all abilities and backgrounds to recognize their strengths, overcome challenges, and achieve long and short-term goals. Life-long-learning is also a passion of mine, and I am committed to professional development towards providing high quality care to those in psychological distress. My experience and study will help me succeed in a wellness role. I have a current Working With Children and NCHCC checks, as well as Current and valid First Aid, Anaphylaxis and Asthma certificates.

• Collaborated with team of senior therapists in the development and facilitation of children's' social emotional wellbeing program
• Achieved the successful delivery of semester-long and brief holiday programs at various locations through effective planning, setting up and packing down resources.
• Modified program to meet individual client needs as they arose.

• Kym Teakle, 0423 477 607, Former supervisor, YMCA WA
• Alisha Barnes, (07) 3733 3244, Happy Hearts Park Ridge Childcare and Kindergarten Director
• Karen Brown/ Anita Noiesen, 07 3278 9830, Grand Avenue State School OSHC Coordinators
• Janelle Carrington, 07 3299 1898, Karakan Team Facilitator