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Kapiriera (Kapi) Renata-Kokiri

Peachester,Queensland

Summary

Dedicated and eager to help young people reach full potential through positive and effective support. Compassionate and encouraging with many years of experience working with youth of all ages in both organisational residential setting and Fostering. Assists youth in navigating various situations using healthy coping skills.

Devoted professional proactively and quickly identifies best course of action for given scenarios. Confident handling tasks independently and in teams with highly organized approach to work. Strong advocate for those in need and committed to providing best possible service. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Empathetic Youth Worker passionate about providing meaningful support and services to clients. Excellent communicator bringing many years of comprehensive experience developing and implementing core programs to meet needs for self-development, homelessness and drug and alcohol abuse. Creative and understanding professional commended for modeling and teaching life skills and promoting diversity by exposing clients to multicultural experiences.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Residential Youth Worker

Yalburu Yumba
Queensland
11.2022 - Current
  • Maintained a safe living environment by enforcing house rules and addressing behavioral concerns promptly and effectively.
  • Assisted residents with daily living activities, promoting self-sufficiency and independence.
  • Managed medication administration according to prescribed schedules while maintaining accurate records of all medications dispensed.
  • Provided crisis intervention when necessary, deescalating volatile situations while ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
  • Developed strong relationships with residents, fostering trust and open communication to address personal issues.
  • Enhanced youth development by implementing individualized care plans and engaging in therapeutic activities.
  • Participated in regular staff meetings, sharing insights on resident progress and contributing to program improvements.
  • Served as a positive role model by exhibiting appropriate behavior management strategies during difficult situations.
  • Monitored residents'' progress, documenting observations and providing feedback to case managers for ongoing treatment planning adjustments.
  • Completed necessary reports and documentation to maintain thorough, accurate case records.
  • Supervised youth in residential and community-based programs to minimize risks and offer support.

Carer

Foster Care
Queensland
01.2014 - Current
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Used adaptive equipment like lifts walkers wheelchairs safely efficiently improving accessibility mobility independence.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive care strategies for optimal patient outcomes.
  • Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.

Education

Cert IV Child, Youth And Family Intervention - Youth Services

Strategix
Online

Certificate Of Completion - Positive Behaviour Support And Managing High Risk Behaviours

Peak Care
Queensland
04.2025

Certificate Of Attainment - Hope And Healing

Peak Care
Queensland
05.2024

Statement Of Attainment - Provide First Aid

Allens Training
Nambour
04.2023

Blue Card - Working With Children (Paid)

Blue Card Queensland
2023

Skills

  • Life Skills Teaching
  • Positive Reinforcement
  • Transportation Assistance
  • Substance abuse awareness
  • Recreational planning
  • Educational Support
  • Youth supervision
  • Conflict de-escalation
  • Social skill development
  • Emotional Support
  • Behavioral Interventions
  • Special needs understanding
  • Advocacy
  • Educational Activities
  • Cultural Competency
  • Problem-Solving
  • Attention to Detail
  • Collaboration and Teamwork
  • Active Listening
  • Certified in CPR/AED

Certification

Full Open Driver's Licence Current

Timeline

Residential Youth Worker

Yalburu Yumba
11.2022 - Current

Carer

Foster Care
01.2014 - Current

Cert IV Child, Youth And Family Intervention - Youth Services

Strategix

Certificate Of Completion - Positive Behaviour Support And Managing High Risk Behaviours

Peak Care

Certificate Of Attainment - Hope And Healing

Peak Care

Statement Of Attainment - Provide First Aid

Allens Training

Blue Card - Working With Children (Paid)

Blue Card Queensland
Kapiriera (Kapi) Renata-Kokiri