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kanku tshitamba

Wyndham Vale ,Australia

Summary

To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level in youth work position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Caring Youth Care Worker with 4 years of experience mentoring troubled adolescents. Adept at working with homeless, runaway and delinquent youth. Diligent in supervising youth activities, teaching life skills and promoting self-esteem and healing through individual and group counseling, Analyzes situations effectively and accurately and works independently.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Youth Care Worker

Berry Street
Ballarat, VIC
09.2023 - Current
  • Provided a safe and nurturing environment for at-risk youth through consistent supervision and positive reinforcement.
  • Conducted regular safety checks and maintained facility cleanliness, ensuring a secure and hygienic environment for all program participants.
  • Improved communication skills among youths by encouraging group discussions and collaborative projects.
  • Enhanced youth development by implementing structured activities and educational support.

Mental Health/ Women Refugees Support

Tredwind Australia
Level 20, 3003 Collings Street Melbourne
02.2022 - Current
  • Documented client progress in confidential files.
  • Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
  • Implemented crisis intervention plans to support client safety.
  • Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.

Church Youth Leader

Jesus Christ Salvation Church
02.2017 - Current
  • Counselling youth by providing wisdom and guidance to help overcome and face interpersonal issues.
  • Organising a group events and activities such as outings, fundraising, weekly bible study meetings, youth camping and sports competitions to integrate youth group and community.

Youth Care Worker

ONCALL Group
Melbourne, VIC
07.2022 - 12.2023
  • Assisted youth with obtaining resources such as food, clothing and shelter.
  • Completed clear and concise documentation of youth behavior and actions.
  • Provided emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tensions and prevent violence.
  • Listened to clients' concerns and provided encouragement and support.
  • Determined clients' risk of self-harm or other dangerous behaviors.
  • Supported individuals dealing with mental health and emotional issues.

Youth Worker

24 Priority Care
Dandenong
04.2020 - 10.2023
  • Organized and facilitated recreational activities to engage youth in positive, team-building experiences.
  • Managed and led activities promoting growth in mental, emotional, and educational areas.
  • Assisted in identifying and reducing barriers to youth engagement and development.
  • Provided key emotional support to special needs youth.

Disability Support Worker

Agape Disability Services
04.2019 - 05.2023
  • Cleaned house, manage laundry, meal preparation, give medication and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Transport patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation, appointment and daily activities

Domestic Cleaner

Absolute Domestic/ Urban Company
01.2021 - 12.2021
  • Completed laundry services with special attention to care instructions for hand-washing and dry cleaning.
  • House hold cleaning, mopping, vacuuming, windows cleaning, bathroom cleaning and bedroom organising

Childcare Provider

Point Cook World Of Learning
05.2019 - 02.2020

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  • Worked with children individually and in groups to teach social, communicative and problem-solving
  • Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.

Childcare Educator

Kushland Family Day Care
04.2014 - 08.2018
  • Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
  • Pick up and drop off to school, library, daily activities and assit children with homeworks

Disability / Mental Health Support Worker

Interchange Western Disability Services
05.2015 - 12.2017
  • Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities
  • Counseled clients in individual or group sessions to assist in dealing with substance abuse, mental or physical illness or physical abuse.

Education

Diploma - Community Services Top Up Units

Integrity Education
6/12 David Street, Dandenong
12.2022

Diploma - Family And Community Services

Careers Australia Education Institute
Flinders Street
05.2017

Diploma - Counseling

Careers Australia Education Institute
Flinders Street
05.2017

Certificate III - Health Services

TMG College
Werribee, VIC
01.2014

Certificate III - Children’s Services

TMG College
Werribee, VIC
05.2013

Skills

Good communication

Problem solving

Leadership

Creativity

Teamwork

Active listening

Additional Information

Language

English

French

Swahili

Lingala

Tshiluba

Timeline

Youth Care Worker

Berry Street
09.2023 - Current

Youth Care Worker

ONCALL Group
07.2022 - 12.2023

Mental Health/ Women Refugees Support

Tredwind Australia
02.2022 - Current

Domestic Cleaner

Absolute Domestic/ Urban Company
01.2021 - 12.2021

Youth Worker

24 Priority Care
04.2020 - 10.2023

Childcare Provider

Point Cook World Of Learning
05.2019 - 02.2020

Disability Support Worker

Agape Disability Services
04.2019 - 05.2023

Church Youth Leader

Jesus Christ Salvation Church
02.2017 - Current

Disability / Mental Health Support Worker

Interchange Western Disability Services
05.2015 - 12.2017

Childcare Educator

Kushland Family Day Care
04.2014 - 08.2018

Diploma - Community Services Top Up Units

Integrity Education

Diploma - Family And Community Services

Careers Australia Education Institute

Diploma - Counseling

Careers Australia Education Institute

Certificate III - Health Services

TMG College

Certificate III - Children’s Services

TMG College
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