Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Hobbies
Timeline
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Inimfon Essiet

Rockbank

Summary

I am a qualified, articulate, and diligent individual who can engage with a broad range of age groups (including young people) on all levels. I have experience working in a range of different settings including working with young people, children with special educational needs, disability support and aged care. I have the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. I am intelligent and well-mannered and have the enthusiasm, motivation, and drive necessary to get the best results under pressure. I have excellent communication skills and would be a valuable employee for any organisation who values integrity, responsibility, and dedication.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Support Worker (including youth support, mental health support, domestic violence support)

McArthur
07.2022 - 12.2023
  • Providing individualized support and guidance to at-risk youth, including crisis intervention
  • Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to assess and address the unique needs of each youth under my care
  • Maintaining detailed records and progress reports, documenting the growth and development of the youth I work with
  • Providing crisis intervention, emotional support, and advocacy services to survivors of domestic violence living in permanent accommodation
  • Maintaining detailed records, ensuring that sensitive client information was handled with the utmost confidentiality.

Teaching Assistant (children with Special Educational Needs [SEN])

Teaching Personnel
07.2021 - 06.2022
  • Working in schools for children with special educational needs, some of my responsibilities included: Listening to children read, reading to them or telling them stories
  • Helping children who need extra support to complete tasks
  • Helping teachers to plan learning activities and complete records
  • Supporting teachers in managing children’s classroom behaviour.

Care Support Worker

Nayberle Limited
05.2021 - 08.2021
  • Supporting the aged with household chores (e.g., making and changing beds), personal hygiene and care, and day-to-day activities such as cooking and serving meals
  • Assisting client in personal hygiene according to the care plan
  • Undertaking tasks related to administering medication treatments and therapies in accordance with prescribed procedures or otherwise, seek appropriate medical assistance
  • Proper daily documentation of observations during client care including changes in behaviour
  • Helping to create a stimulating and homely environment for client e.g., keeping client company.

Care Support Worker

Facilitate Care Services
01.2021 - 03.2021
  • Supporting the aged with household chores (e.g., making and changing beds), personal hygiene and care, and day-to-day activities such as cooking and serving meals
  • Assisting client in personal hygiene according to the care plan
  • Undertaking tasks related to administering medication treatments and therapies in accordance with prescribed procedures or otherwise, seek appropriate medical assistance
  • Proper daily documentation of observations during client care including changes in behaviour
  • Helping to create a stimulating and homely environment for client e.g., keeping client company.

Youth Support Worker

Ibanga Ekong Technical Services (IETS)
12.2014 - 08.2018
  • Providing individual and group support and crisis intervention to at-risk youth aged 12-18
  • Facilitating workshops on topics such as healthy relationships, self-esteem, communication, and talent maximisation
  • Assist in workshops to improve educational and vocational performance
  • Developing and implementing individualized support plans for youths
  • Collaborating with other staff members to provide a holistic approach to youths support
  • Enhancing youths community engagement and connectedness
  • Maintaining accurate records and documentation of youths progress
  • Assist youths with social and emotional well-being
  • Assisting young people with decision-making and realisation of self-worth.

Laboratory Assistant

Ministry of Agriculture
11.2012 - 11.2013
  • Attending to the daily care-taking needs of the animals such as feeding and water provision
  • Cleaning and disinfecting exam rooms and treatment areas
  • Assisting the veterinarian in surgery
  • Maintaining and sterilising surgical instruments
  • Properly restraining animals for blood/urine collection and tissue sampling for testing
  • Maintaining patient’s charts that document daily care.

Sales Assistant

Quenthall Pharmaceuticals
04.2012 - 10.2012
  • Selling goods such as non-prescription drugs, first-aid supplies, toiletries and cosmetics
  • Accepting payment for goods and services and prepare sales invoices
  • Promoting goods and services that are for sale and participate in stocktaking
  • Stacking and displaying goods for sale; and wrap and pack goods that are sold.

Education

Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention (CHC40313) -

Arizona College
01.2023

Master of Science in Public Health -

Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia
12.2016

Bachelor of Science in Human Anatomy -

University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria
04.2012

West African Senior School Certificate -

Federal Government Girls College, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
12.2007

First School Leaving Certificate (FSLC) -

Kings And Queens Montessori Nursery/Primary School, Nigeria
07.2000

Skills

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to connect with and engage young people
  • Knowledge of child and adolescent development and behaviour
  • Experience working with diverse populations
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and create a safe and inclusive environment
  • Ability to work independently as well as in a team
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Life Skills Development

References

Available upon request

Hobbies

Sports and Outdoor Activities

Arts and Crafts

Cooking and Baking

Music

Reading and Writing

Timeline

Support Worker (including youth support, mental health support, domestic violence support)

McArthur
07.2022 - 12.2023

Teaching Assistant (children with Special Educational Needs [SEN])

Teaching Personnel
07.2021 - 06.2022

Care Support Worker

Nayberle Limited
05.2021 - 08.2021

Care Support Worker

Facilitate Care Services
01.2021 - 03.2021

Youth Support Worker

Ibanga Ekong Technical Services (IETS)
12.2014 - 08.2018

Laboratory Assistant

Ministry of Agriculture
11.2012 - 11.2013

Sales Assistant

Quenthall Pharmaceuticals
04.2012 - 10.2012

Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention (CHC40313) -

Arizona College

Master of Science in Public Health -

Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia

Bachelor of Science in Human Anatomy -

University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria

West African Senior School Certificate -

Federal Government Girls College, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

First School Leaving Certificate (FSLC) -

Kings And Queens Montessori Nursery/Primary School, Nigeria
Inimfon Essiet