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Kate Holmes

Gold Coast,QLD

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Youth Worker with over 4 years’ experience supporting young people and their families. Skilled in collaborating with parents, multidisciplinary teams, and external stakeholders to increase parental capacity and ensure children’s safety and well-being. Deep commitment to empowering families to regain independence and achieve reunification, with a focus on creating safe, nurturing environments.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Residential Youth Worker

Aruma
Gold Coast, QLD
11.2022 - Current
  • Provided nurturing, family-centered care within a residential setting, focusing on building safe and supportive environments for youth.
  • Collaborated with families and multidisciplinary teams to create individualised care plans, focusing on emotional well-being and family reunification.
  • Devised appropriate referrals to relevant professional/community services (e.g., occupational therapy, speech pathology).
  • Offered mentorship and guidance to youth to build meaningful connections.
  • Maintained highly detailed case notes focusing on youths' daily progress, as well as detailed incident reports regarding behaviors, concerns, or any significant events to ensure accurate communication and continuity of care.
  • Assisted youth in navigating emotional challenges by providing emotional support and a listening ear.
  • Coordinated with a team to create a welcoming and inclusive environment.

Contact Center Supervisor

Stepping Stones Supervison
Nerang, QLD
07.2022 - 12.2022
  • Supervised family contact sessions, ensuring children's safety, and promoting positive parent-child interactions.
  • Facilitated safe changeovers between parents, focusing on children's well-being.
  • Authored detailed case notes, highlighting the progress of family interactions.
  • Served as an advocate for children's safety and needs in communications with external parties; submitted testimony to inform legal decisions.

OSHC Assistant Supervisor

Camp Australia
Tamborine Mountain, QLD
06.2019 - 08.2022
  • Curated and implemented learning programs aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), incorporating children's interests to foster engagement and support their developmental needs.
  • Collaborated with parents to foster strong support networks, rapport, and seamless communication to ensure children's needs were met.
  • Facilitated meal preparation and care routines, ensuring adherence to dietary and health regulations.
  • Drafted and updated comprehensive records of each child's progress, including daily observations and anecdotal notes.
  • Interfaced with individual children to develop positive, trusting relationships.

Education

High School Diploma -

Tamborine Mountain State High School
Tamborine Mountain, QLD
11-2018

Bachelors of Education - Early Childhood And Primary Education

Swinburne University
Online

Skills

  • Time Management and Planning
  • Case Management
  • Collaboration and Teamwork
  • Active Listening
  • Behavioral Management
  • Regulatory Compliance

Certification

  • Working With Children Check
  • Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Training
  • Hope and Healing Module
  • LCS Check
  • First Aid and CPR
  • NDIS Clearance
  • NDIS Orientation Module

Custom

Jessica Robson - Supervisor                                                               

Mobile: 0404 455 603

Email: jessica.robson@aruma.com.au

Sirani Olsen - Former Supervisor

Mobile: 0433 138 948
Email: rani.ro89@gmail.com

Timeline

Residential Youth Worker

Aruma
11.2022 - Current

Contact Center Supervisor

Stepping Stones Supervison
07.2022 - 12.2022

OSHC Assistant Supervisor

Camp Australia
06.2019 - 08.2022

High School Diploma -

Tamborine Mountain State High School

Bachelors of Education - Early Childhood And Primary Education

Swinburne University

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