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Kim Draper
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Kim Draper

Frankston,VIC

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Desired Job Title

Residential Engagement Officer at Viv’s PlaceComplex Mental HealthNDISDisability and mental health Support WorkerAssistant Coordinator

Work Type

Full TimePart TimeContract Work

Location Preference

On-SiteRemoteHybrid
Location: Frankston, VIC, AU
Open to relocation: No

Important To Me

Work-life balanceWork from home optionFlexible work hoursPaid sick leavePersonal development programsCompany CultureCareer advancement

Summary

Dedicated professional with extensive experience in mental health & AOD support with over 20 years of experience. Proven ability to advocate for client needs, ensuring safety and well-being through effective communication and tailored support services. Committed to enhancing service delivery and fostering collaboration among stakeholders.

Overview

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1
Certification
23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Residential Engagement Officer at Viv’s Place

Launch Housing
05.2022 - Current
  • Connected women and children with tailored support services to address specific needs.
  • Ensured client safety through rigorous safety protocols.
  • Advocated for resident needs to enhance service delivery.
  • Collaborated with organizations to increase resource availability for residents.
  • Facilitated meetings that enhanced communication and cooperation among stakeholders.
  • Established strong relationships with stakeholders, fostering collaboration opportunities.
  • Streamlined departmental policies and processes, boosting efficiency.

Complex Mental Health

Ermha365
07.2021 - Current
  • Reported incidents to enhance client safety and well-being.
  • Advocated for client needs and rights in multidisciplinary team meetings.
  • Running educational programs
  • Behaviours of concern, meal prep, Advocate, detailed documentation, auditing
  • AOD, Schizophrenia, Incarceration, Alcoholism, intellectual difficulties
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.

NDIS

Private Clients
01.2018 - 03.2025
  • MS, complex mental health, disability, AOD Clients, schizophrenia, intellectual disabilities
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • 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
  • Consumer peer worker
  • Conducted support groups
  • Provided expert guidance on consumer needs and preferences.
  • Facilitated workshops to educate consumers about product benefits and usage.

Cert III – PCA traineeship
01.2003 - 01.2003
  • Nursebank Australia – Heidelberg

Education

Advance Diploma - Community Sector Management

GetMyCourse
Melbourne, VIC
01-2024

Diploma - Community Services

ITHEA
01-2023

Diploma - Mental Health

ITHEA
01-2022

Certificate IV - Family And Community Services

NMIT
Melbourne, VIC
02-2014

Certificate III - Aged Care/Disability

NMIT
Melbourne, VIC
04-2003

Prep - Year 12

Toorak College
Mt Eliza, Melbourne
11-1992

Skills

  • Complex disability support
  • Crisis intervention
  • Safety protocols
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Team collaboration
  • Effective communication
  • Problem solving
  • Time management
  • Report writing
  • Team collaboration and independence
  • Flexible attitude and relationship building
  • Effective communication across cultures
  • Workplace health and safety knowledge
  • Problem solving and conflict resolution
  • Attention to detail and observation
  • Ongoing professional development

Professional Development & Short Courses:

Professional Development & Short Courses:

2025   Current First Aid/CPR

2025 Current driver’s license / comprehensive insurance

2024  DV Alert training - Uniting

2024 ASIST/ Suicide Training – Launch Housing

2023 Mental Health First Aid – Launch Housing

2024 Occupational Violence & Aggression Training

2023 Updated Manual Handling

2023 AOD Awareness Training – Launch Housing

2023 Understanding Personality Disorders – Launch Housing

2021 NDIS Screening check- 41065207

2021 Udemy Short Courses in Mental Health and AOD:

§ Learn mental health and mental illness

§ Understanding Mental Health

§ Mental Health First Aid Skills

§ Mental Health Awareness

§ Addiction & Mental Health Dual Diagnosis)

§ Addiction & Mental Health-Chemically Speaking

§ Fully Accredited Professional Addiction Counselling Diploma

§ Stress & Anxiety Management: Psychology-Accredited

§ CBT for Psychosis

§ Working with Trauma, Dissociation and Psychosis

§ Working with Psychosis-Applied Psychosis

§ CBT for Depression, Anxiety, Phobias & Panic Attacks

§ Alcohol & Drug addictions

2021 Understanding Abuse-Zero Tolerance

2021 New Worker NDIS Induction Module

2020 InLife- Supporting People to take their medication

2019 NDIS Quality, Safety and You-NDIS Worker Orientation Module

2018 ABN - 33772092152

2018  Elder abuse training

2017 Food Handling Eclipse Education-SITXFSA101-Food Handling training

2015  NIET CHCCS305C- Assist clients with medication

2015  NIET HLTAP301B- Recognise healthy body systems in a healthy care context

2015  St Vincent’s Hospital-NEXUS-Dual Diagnosis 3-day training

2015  MS foundation-LGBTI Aged Care Training

2015  MS Foundation-Community Visitor-Benetas St Paul’s Court Aged Care

2015  APSU- Speaker Bureau Training

2015  Lifeline-CHCDFV301A-Recognise & Respond appropriately to domestic Violence

2014  ReGen- Consumer Participation Training

2014  ReGen- Methamphetamine Personal Education Program Training

2013  APSU- Peer Support Training

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References

Will supply on request

Certification

  • 2026 Current First Aid/CPR, 2026 Updated NDIS screening check - 41065207, 2026 Naloxone training - Launch Housing, 2025 Current driver's license/comprehensive insurance, 2025 DV Alert training - Uniting, 2024 ASIST/Suicide Training – Launch Housing, 2023 Mental Health First Aid – Launch Housing, 2024 Occupational Violence & Aggression Training, 2023 Updated Manual Handling, 2023 AOD Awareness Training – Launch Housing, 2023 Understanding Personality Disorders – Launch Housing, 2021 Udemy Short Courses in Mental Health and AOD: Learn mental health and mental illness, Understanding Mental Health, Mental Health First Aid Skills, Mental Health Awareness, Addiction & Mental Health Dual Diagnosis, Addiction & Mental Health-Chemically Speaking, Fully Accredited Professional Addiction Counselling Diploma, Stress & Anxiety Management: Psychology-Accredited, CBT for Psychosis, Working with Trauma, Dissociation and Psychosis, Working with Psychosis-Applied Psychosis, CBT for Depression, Anxiety, Phobias & Panic Attacks, Alcohol & Drug addictions, 2021 Understanding Abuse-Zero Tolerance, 2021 New Worker NDIS Induction Module, 2020 InLife - Supporting People to take their medication, 2019 NDIS Quality, Safety and You - NDIS Worker Orientation Module, 2018 ABN - 33772092152, 2018 Elder abuse training, 2017 Food Handling Eclipse Education - SITXFSA101-Food Handling training, 2015 NIET CHCCS305C - Assist clients with medication, 2015 NIET HLTAP301B - Recognise healthy body systems in a healthy care context, 2015 St Vincent's Hospital-NEXUS-Dual Diagnosis 3-day training, 2015 MS foundation-LGBTI Aged Care Training, 2015 MS Foundation-Community Visitor-Benetas St Paul's Court Aged Care, 2015 APSU-Speaker Bureau Training, 2015 Lifeline-CHCDFV301A - Recognise & Respond appropriately to domestic violence, 2014 ReGen-Consumer Participation Training, 2014 ReGen-Methamphetamine Personal Education Program Training, 2013 APSU-Peer Support 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

NDIS

Private Clients
01.2018 - 03.2025

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

Advance Diploma - Community Sector Management

GetMyCourse

Diploma - Community Services

ITHEA

Diploma - Mental Health

ITHEA

Certificate IV - Family And Community Services

NMIT

Certificate III - Aged Care/Disability

NMIT

Prep - Year 12

Toorak College

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