Kim Draper
Frankston,VIC
Summary
Professional with comprehensive experience ready for this role. Equipped with strong skills in leadership, problem-solving, and strategic planning. Known for team collaboration and adaptability, consistently delivering results. Strong communicator with focus on integrity and accountability.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Residential Engagement Officer at Viv’s Place
Launch Housing
05.2022 - Current
- Linking women and their children to specific supports
- Ensuring the safety of the clients
- Running meetings
- Advocating for the residents
- Liaising with other organisations
Complex Mental Health
Ermha365
07.2021 - Current
- Sleepovers, Community access, Incident reporting
- Advocating for the client
- Running educational programmes
- Behaviours of concern, meal prep, Advocate, detailed documentation, auditing
- AOD, Schizophrenia, Incarceration, Alcoholism, intellectual difficulties
casual
Private Clients
01.2018 - 01.2025
- MS, mental health, disability, AOD Clients, schizophrenia, intellectual disabilities
- Personal Care, Hoist transfers, Meal Preparation, Diabetes Management
- Being able to be calm in challenging behaviours
- Assist to Appointments, Advocate
Disability and mental health Support Worker
Lifestyle Centred Services
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Supporting clients in their homes
- Advocating for client
- Meal prep, sleepovers active/inactive, community access
Assistant Coordinator
InLife Independent Living
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Disability and mental health Support Worker
- In home care
- Sleep overs, Personal Care, Transportation, Appointments, Meal prep
- ABI, Schizophrenic, Mental Health, quadriplegic, Bipolar participants
Disability and mental health Support Worker
Carers Network Australia-Home Care
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Mentoring and training other carers
- Showering, toileting, respite, assist to appointments, meal prep, Hydrotherapy
- ABI, MS, Sanfilippo Syndrome, Autism, mental health
Frankston Nursing Home
01.2016 - 01.2019
HammondCare Caulfield
01.2015 - 01.2017
Consumer Consultant
ReGen (formerly Moreland Hall)
01.2014 - 01.2014
Cert III – PCA traineeship
01.2003 - 01.2003
- Nursebank Australia – Heidelberg
Education
Advance Diploma - Community Sector Management
GetMyCourse
Melbourne, VIC01.2024
Diploma - Community Services
ITHEA
01.2023
Diploma - Mental Health
ITHEA
01.2022
Certificate III - Aged Care/Disability
NMIT
Melbourne, VIC04-2003
Certificate IV - Family And Community Services
NMIT
Melbourne, VIC02-2014
Skills
- Working with complex Disabilities/mental health/AOD participants who display challenging behaviours
- Ability to work well self-sufficiently and in a team, following support and management plans
- A flexible can-do attitude with the ability to quickly form positive relationships in new settings
- Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate with participants and families of all ages and cultural backgrounds
- Safety conscious and thorough understanding of WH&S procedures
- Well-developed problem solving and conflict resolution skills
- Well-developed observation skills and eye for detail
- Continuously engaging in training
Timeline
Residential Engagement Officer at Viv’s Place
Launch Housing
05.2022 - Current
Complex Mental Health
Ermha365
07.2021 - Current
Disability and mental health Support Worker
Lifestyle Centred Services
01.2021 - 01.2022
Assistant Coordinator
InLife Independent Living
01.2020 - 01.2021
casual
Private Clients
01.2018 - 01.2025
Disability and mental health Support Worker
Carers Network Australia-Home Care
01.2018 - 01.2020
Frankston Nursing Home
01.2016 - 01.2019
HammondCare Caulfield
01.2015 - 01.2017
Consumer Consultant
ReGen (formerly Moreland Hall)
01.2014 - 01.2014
Cert III – PCA traineeship
01.2003 - 01.2003
Diploma - Community Services
ITHEA
Diploma - Mental Health
ITHEA
Advance Diploma - Community Sector Management
GetMyCourse
Certificate III - Aged Care/Disability
NMIT
Certificate IV - Family And Community Services
NMIT
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