Katelyn Foster
northam
Summary
Dedicated Community Support Worker at Baptist Care, skilled in client advocacy and crisis intervention. Successfully empowered clients through individualized support and creative problem-solving, enhancing their independence and well-being. Known for exceptional communication and emotional awareness, fostering trust-based relationships that promote positive outcomes in community outreach initiatives.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Community Support Worker
Baptist Care
02.2023 - 02.2024
- Assisted clients in achieving greater independence, fostering a sense of empowerment through guidance and encouragement.
- Established trust-based relationships with clients through empathetic communication and active listening skills.
- Enhanced client well-being by providing comprehensive support and resources tailored to individual needs.
- Provided crisis intervention support when needed, deescalating situations while prioritizing the safety of all involved parties.
- Implemented creative problem-solving techniques for resolving conflicts or challenges faced by clients in their daily lives.
- Maintained professional development through ongoing training courses, staying current on best practices in the field of community support work.
Education
Year 10 - High School
Rutherford Technology High School
Rutherford, NSW11.2009
Skills
- Behavioral support
- Disability awareness
- Transportation assistance
- Individualized support
- Client advocacy
- Community outreach
- Data entry and reporting
- Client needs assessments
- Recreational activities
- Life skills training
- Self-advocacy support
- Health promotion
- Nutrition support
- Personal care assistance
- First aid and CPR
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Active listening
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Multitasking
- Excellent communication
- Emotional awareness
- Multitasking Abilities
- Organizational skills
- Written communication
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving abilities
- Reliability
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Self motivation
- Professionalism
- Time management abilities
Timeline
Community Support Worker
Baptist Care
02.2023 - 02.2024
Year 10 - High School
Rutherford Technology High School
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