Jane Uwangabe
Summary
Professional youth worker with strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Skilled in providing emotional and behavioural support, crisis intervention, and mentoring. Adaptable and reliable, ensuring consistent care and guidance for youth in dynamic environments. Known for excellent communication skills, empathy, and ability to foster positive atmosphere.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Residential Youth Care Worker
Life without Barrier
Perth, Wa
11.2025 - Current
- Developed individualized support plans tailored to each young person's needs.
- Facilitated youth engagement in programs promoting social skills and personal development.
- Supported youth in developing social skills through guided interactions and activities.
- Coordinated recreational activities to enhance teamwork and strengthen community bonds among residents.
- Facilitated workshops to promote resilience and emotional well-being, equipping participants with coping strategies.
- Monitored behavior and provided crisis intervention during challenging situations.
- Implemented crisis intervention strategies to resolve tense situations.
- Provided mentorship to junior staff, sharing best practices in youth engagement strategies.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to address youth challenges effectively.
- Documented observations and incidents accurately for case management purposes.
- Ensured compliance with all state regulations related to residential care including safety standards.
- Encouraged development of independent living skills through role modeling and instruction.
- Developed trusting relationships to create a supportive learning environment for youth residents.
- Supported youth in developing responsibility by encouraging them to maintain daily chores and personal hygiene routines.
Residential Youth Worker
Key Assets
08.2024 - Current
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, promoting self-sufficiency and independence.
- Monitored residents'' progress, documenting observations and providing feedback to case managers for ongoing treatment planning adjustments.
- Cultivated strong relationships with residents, fostering trust and open communication that facilitated personal issue resolution.
- Served as a positive role model by exhibiting appropriate behavior management strategies during difficult situations.
- Provided crisis intervention, de-escalating volatile situations and ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Maintained a safe living environment by enforcing house rules and addressing behavioral concerns promptly and effectively.
- Contributed to a supportive residential atmosphere by modeling healthy behaviors and boundaries for residents to emulate.
- Applied behavior modification techniques that enhanced resident interactions and minimized conflicts.
- Improved residents'' emotional well-being through compassionate counseling and support during challenging situations.
- Supervised youth in residential and community-based programs to minimize risks and offer support.
- Managed medication administration according to prescribed schedules while maintaining accurate records of all medications dispensed.
- Coordinated recreational outings for residents, promoting positive social engagement and community involvement.
- Facilitated group sessions for skill-building, socialization, and conflict resolution among residents.
- Managed and led activities promoting growth in mental, emotional, and educational areas.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities to enhance skills as a Residential Youth Worker and better serve the residents.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive resident information in accordance with CPFS regulations .
Residential Support Worker
Identity WA
06.2022 - Current
- Implemented behavior modification plans consistently to support positive behavioral changes in residents over time.
- Delivered compassionate personal care, assisting with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
- Administered medications according to prescribed protocols, ensuring proper dosage and adherence to schedules.
- Improved residents' quality of life through personalized care and support, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Supervised multiple residents within facility and on community outings.
- Managed challenging behaviors effectively through de-escalation techniques and crisis intervention strategies.
- Coordinated transportation for residents to ensure attendance at appointments and community activities.
- Communicated effectively with families regarding resident progress and concerns while maintaining confidentiality guidelines.
- Assisted in the development of individualized care plans for improved resident outcomes and satisfaction.
- Conducted resident checks during day and overnight hours on a regular schedule to check health and safety status.
- Conducted regular safety checks within the residential facility, identifying potential hazards and addressing them promptly.
- Maintained accurate documentation of resident progress, incidents, and communication with family members or guardians.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Fostered a positive living environment, promoting independence and encouraging socialization among residents.
- Organized group activities that fostered social interaction, developed skills, and enhanced emotional wellness for residents.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance skills and stay current on industry best practices.
- Developed strong rapport with residents by actively listening to their needs and offering empathy during difficult times.
- Monitored client medications and adherence to individual treatment plans.
- Handled emergency situations with a calm and focused demeanor, following established protocols to ensure resident safety.
Residential Support Worker
Nulsen Disability Services
08.2015 - 03.2024
- Implemented behavior modification plans consistently to support positive behavioral changes in residents over time.
- Managed challenging behaviors effectively through de-escalation techniques and crisis intervention strategies.
- Delivered compassionate personal care, assisting with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
- Enhanced residents'' quality of life by providing personalized care and support tailored to individual needs.
- Facilitated group activities that promoted social interaction, skill-building, and emotional wellness for residents.
- Provided counseling and crisis intervention services.
- Conducted regular resident health and safety checks during day and overnight hours, promptly addressing any concerns.
- Maintained accurate documentation of resident progress, incidents, and communication with family members or guardians.
- Administered medications according to prescribed protocols, ensuring proper dosage and adherence to schedules.
- Conducted resident checks during day and overnight hours on a regular schedule to check health and safety status.
- Offered counseling and crisis intervention services aimed at helping residents navigate difficult emotional experiences.
- Advocated for resident rights within the facility setting, promoting autonomy whenever possible while balancing safety concerns.
- Helped build important life skills such as cooking and cleaning.
- Assisted residents with basic activities of daily living.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Measured and documented vital signs including temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration rate.
Residential Support Worker
Health Care Australia
06.2014 - 02.2022
- Delivered compassionate personal care, assisting with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
- Implemented behavior modification plans consistently to support positive behavioral changes in residents over time.
- Supervised multiple residents within facility and on community outings.
- Managed challenging behaviors effectively through de-escalation techniques and crisis intervention strategies.
- Handled emergency situations with a calm and focused demeanor, following established protocols to ensure resident safety.
- Administered medications according to prescribed protocols, ensuring proper dosage and adherence to schedules.
- Maintained accurate documentation of resident progress, incidents, and communication with family members or guardians.
- Enhanced residents' quality of life through personalized care and support that addressed individual needs.
- Communicated effectively with families regarding resident progress and concerns while maintaining confidentiality guidelines.
- Built strong rapport with residents by actively listening to needs and providing empathy during challenging times.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Edith Cowan University
Perth, WADiploma - Enrolled Nurse
North Metropolitan TAFE
Perth, WACertificate III - Disability Services
Mind Healthy Service
Skills
- Case management
- Behavior modification
- Support planning
- Resident advocacy
- Mental health awareness
- Program development
- Program facilitation
- Educational support
- Coping strategies
- Emergency response
- Daily living skills
- Safety awareness
- Positive reinforcement
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Relationship building
- Active listening
- Emotional support
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Community resources
- Group activities
- Boundary setting
- Emotional regulation
- Self-care techniques
- Mentorship
Timeline
Residential Youth Care Worker
Life without Barrier
11.2025 - Current
Residential Youth Worker
Key Assets
08.2024 - Current
Residential Support Worker
Identity WA
06.2022 - Current
Residential Support Worker
Nulsen Disability Services
08.2015 - 03.2024
Residential Support Worker
Health Care Australia
06.2014 - 02.2022
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Edith Cowan University
Diploma - Enrolled Nurse
North Metropolitan TAFE
Certificate III - Disability Services
Mind Healthy Service