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Karen Walsh

Birdwood,SA

Summary

An experienced Community Development Officer, having worked in the Community Sector for many years. Also working in Retirement Living for just over 5 years.

I have spent nearly two years working as a Service Consultant for Government Funded Home Care Packages.

Having vast experience working with a diverse range of people including older people, children and those with disabilities. Extensive experience working with Government Departments, community stakeholders, collaborating with other professionals and volunteer management.

I have a passion for working with people and have managed staff and 100+ volunteers in my working life.

Well-practiced in responding to community and individual needs, supporting empowerment and active participation in setting realistic goals and accomplishments.

Having developed administration processes to improve efficiency and effective operations within the organisation.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Service Consultant

My Choice Care (Murray Mallee Aged Care)
07.2022 - Current

Individual case management.

Onboarding new clients.

Reviews and upgrading of care plans.

Risk Assessments.

Maintaining accurate records.

Rostering care services.

Monitoring budgets.

Providing services to meet individual needs.

Collaborating with external service providers.

Manager, Woodside Village

Kalyra Communities
03.2020 - 04.2022
  • Daily operations of a developing village.
  • Risk assessments and incident reporting.
  • Troubleshooting, complaint resolution and negotiation
  • New home sales and manage/coordinate refurbishments for resales.
  • Consultation with residents, local communities and key stakeholders to determine strengths and needs and to develop programs, services and events that meet resident needs.
  • Maintenance schedules and coordination of trades.
  • Engaging external contractors.
  • Staff management.
  • Compliance to the Retirement Village Act & exceeding industry standards.
  • Monthly management reports to resident committees and Management.
  • Conduct and report on worksite inspections.
  • Create newsletters and brochures.
  • Research funding opportunities and apply for grants.
  • Monitor and report to external funding bodies.
  • Ensure compliance with contract partners, statutes and internal policy.

Manager, Woodside Lodge

KeyInvest Pty Ltd
03.2017 - 03.2020
  • New home sales and manage/coordinate refurbishments for resales.
  • Create/draft resident contracts.
  • Vacant possession inspections.
  • Remarketing for resales.
  • Deceased vacancies - communicating with family
  • Consultation with residents, local communities and key stakeholders to determine strengths and needs and to develop programs, services and events that meet resident needs.
  • Internal customer service with residents and staff.
  • Troubleshooting, complaint resolution and negotiation.
  • Manage building, grounds and service coordination.
  • Maintenance schedules and coordination of trades services.
  • Asset maintenance.
  • Developing and implementing additional social and support programs in conjunction with residents.
  • Management of programs, events and services including work, health and safety, risk management and quality improvement.
  • Marketing and sales support for new residence and resale homes.
  • Compliance to the Retirement Village Act & exceeding industry standards.
  • Monthly management reports to resident committees and Management.
  • Conduct and report on worksite inspections.
  • Create newsletters and brochures.
  • Research funding opportunities and apply for grants.
  • Monitor and report to external funding bodies.
  • Ensure compliance with contract partners, statutes and internal policy.

Community Development Officer & Team Leader

Adelaide Hills Council
01.2007 - 11.2016
  • Create newsletters and brochures.
  • Research funding opportunities and apply for grants.
  • Monitor and report to external funding bodies.
  • Ensure compliance with contract partners, statutes and internal policy.
  • Consultation and partnerships with local communities and key stakeholders to determine strengths and needs and to develop programs and services which meet community needs.
  • Preparation and monitoring of the Centres budget, including preparation of funding submissions and close liaison with external funding bodies.
  • Promotion and marketing.
  • Coordination and scheduling of staff, students, work experience placements, 'work for the dole' and volunteers to deliver high quality community-based services and responses.
  • Work collaboratively with library and customer service staff through supervision and support of volunteers
  • Develop Job Descriptions for volunteer roles within the organisation.
  • Manage IT Systems.

Education

Diploma - Community Services Management

TAFE SA
South Australia

Advanced Diploma - Community Sector Management

TAFE SA
South Australia

Diploma - Welfare Work

TAFE SA
South Australia

Certificate IV - Training & Assessment

TAFE SA
South Australia

Certificate III - Community Services

TAFE SA
South Australia

Certificate III - Business Practice

TAFE SA
South Australia

Certificate II - Community Services

TAFE SA
South Australia

Skills

  • Present excellent customer service skills and a professional telephone manner
  • Display empathy and understanding at all levels
  • Experience working with a diverse range of people, including the CALD community, older people, children and people with disabilities
  • Tolerant and patient under stressful situations Remain calm and focused on issues presented
  • Excellent at building strong professional relationships with clients, their family's and my work colleagues
  • Well-practised in responding to community and individual needs, supporting empowerment and active participation in setting realistic goals and accomplishments
  • Competent computer skills
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Strong Work Ethic

Additional Information

First Covid vaccine 8 June 2021

Second Covid vaccine 29 June 2021

Third Covid vaccine 10 December 2021

Forth Covid vaccine 14 July 2022

Fifth Covid vaccine 29 April 2023

Flu vaccine 29 April 2023


Timeline

Service Consultant

My Choice Care (Murray Mallee Aged Care)
07.2022 - Current

Manager, Woodside Village

Kalyra Communities
03.2020 - 04.2022

Manager, Woodside Lodge

KeyInvest Pty Ltd
03.2017 - 03.2020

Community Development Officer & Team Leader

Adelaide Hills Council
01.2007 - 11.2016

Diploma - Community Services Management

TAFE SA

Advanced Diploma - Community Sector Management

TAFE SA

Diploma - Welfare Work

TAFE SA

Certificate IV - Training & Assessment

TAFE SA

Certificate III - Community Services

TAFE SA

Certificate III - Business Practice

TAFE SA

Certificate II - Community Services

TAFE SA
Karen Walsh