Kellie Whiskin
TORQUAY,Victoria
Summary
I'm an energetic and reliable professional with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. I demonstrate a consistently positive attitude and create a welcoming, safe atmosphere for clients. I enjoy collaborating with colleagues and work best in teams that look out for and value each other. My strength is in guiding individuals in finding ways to feel more connected with and understand themselves and furthermore, their partner, children and families. Situation-specific counselling sessions and expertise in working with children and adults throughout major life transitions.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
BIRTH ATTENDANT AND PERINATAL COUNSELLOR
OUR DOULA (SELF EMPLOYED)
11.2010 - Current
- Have attended close to 300 births.
- Established a steady flow of clients through word of mouth
- Respond to all enquiries efficiently and with knowledgeable assistance.
- Provide perinatal and relationship counselling to individuals and couples through pregnancy, birth and postpartum periods.
- Arrange initial consultations and meet with couples to discuss birthing support options and wellbeing support needs.
- Provide on-call birthing support with additional email and phone assistance to answer any enquiries between scheduled pregnancy and postpartum appointments.
- Provide birthing and education packages to support couples in preparation for labour and birth.
- Manage invoices and accounting requirements
- All admin and office duties
- Update website and socials as required
MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT COORDINATOR
GENU
03.2014 - 07.2017
- Received and responded to customer enquiries via letters, emails, telephone calls and in-person.
- Client caseload of 27 with regular visits and support with community access.
- Entered notes via CareLink after all visits with clients.
- Ensured all notes were up to date and met auditing requirements.
- Worked together with clients in achieving their personal and NDIS specific goals.
- Attended regular supervision sessions with my allocated team leader.
- Attended personal development and organisation specific training days.
FAMILY VIOLENCE AFTER HOURS SERVICE
BETHANY COMMUNITY SUPPORT
03.2013 - 03.2014
- Attend training and update skills as per Bethany guidelines
- Be available and on call according to roster requirements.
- Record case notes and report to appropriate people/organisations.
- Organise transport and accommodation where needed for clients.
- Attend Bethany FVAH monthly staff meetings
FACILITATOR - EMOTIONAL WELLBEING SUPPORT GROUP
COUNSELLOR AND CO-FACILITATOR
03.2013 - 03.2014
- Successful small community grant recipient of $1,000 - Surf Coast Shire
- Prepared, coordinated, facilitated and delivered 'Transitions to Motherhood Program' - emotional wellbeing support group designed for first time and subsequent mothers struggling with transition to parenthood.
- Obtain all materials, content and design handouts for participants.
- Analyse and report back to the Shire as per community grant instructions
- Collaborated with co-facilitator, Sarah Kavanagh, to identify areas in need of improvement and implement solutions.
Education
Certificate - Trauma Sensitive Mindfulness Training
DAVID TRELEAVEN
Online And Currently Studying09.2023
Certificate - Perinatal Anxiety And Depression Group Training
PANDA
Geelong, VIC10.2013
Certificate - Aboriginal Perinatal And Infant Mental Health
BARWON HEALTH
Geelong, VIC06.2013
Diploma - Counselling
AGB HUMAN RESOURCES
Geelong, VIC11.2011
Certificate - Doula (Birth Attendant) Training
BIRTHING WITH WISDOM
Ocean Grove, VIC11.2010
Certificate - Mental Heath First Aid
BARWON HEALTH
Geelong, VIC07.2008
Skills
- Active listener
- Open minded
- Quick learner
- Reliable employee
- Creative thinker
- Innovative worker
- Proud, caring and devoted mother
- Team player
- Passionate Doula and Educator
- Big believer in finding better ways to support people in following their dreams and achieving success
www.ourdoula.com.au
At www.ourdoula.com.au you will not only learn more about me in the 'Meet Kellie' section, you will find a wealth of information about my most recent offerings, read testimonials from recent clients and much much more. I hope you enjoy learning more about me.
Timeline
MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT COORDINATOR
GENU
03.2014 - 07.2017
FAMILY VIOLENCE AFTER HOURS SERVICE
BETHANY COMMUNITY SUPPORT
03.2013 - 03.2014
FACILITATOR - EMOTIONAL WELLBEING SUPPORT GROUP
COUNSELLOR AND CO-FACILITATOR
03.2013 - 03.2014
BIRTH ATTENDANT AND PERINATAL COUNSELLOR
OUR DOULA (SELF EMPLOYED)
11.2010 - Current
Certificate - Trauma Sensitive Mindfulness Training
DAVID TRELEAVEN
Certificate - Perinatal Anxiety And Depression Group Training
PANDA
Certificate - Aboriginal Perinatal And Infant Mental Health
BARWON HEALTH
Diploma - Counselling
AGB HUMAN RESOURCES
Certificate - Doula (Birth Attendant) Training
BIRTHING WITH WISDOM
Certificate - Mental Heath First Aid
BARWON HEALTH
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