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Kim Drew

Summary

Motivated Age Care and Community Services Trainer and Assessor, eager to help students advance in knowledge and abilities to meet mandatory age care skills. Engaging and hands-on teacher with experience working within the community and age care sectors. Ability to teach both online and face-to-face delivery. Passionate about making sure that all my students look forward in coming to classes that are not boring but rather a place where they can participate, just be themselves and want to return to see what is next.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Trainer and Assessor

Wesley Mission (Wesley Vocational Institute RTO)
04.2022 - Current

Deliver vocational education and training programs suitable for adult learners that meet individual needs of the client group.
• Conduct delivery and assessment at various nominated premises, in compliance with Training Package guidelines.
• Attend regular review meetings, trainer workshops and validation meetings.
• Conduct business development activities, which increases or creates opportunities to secure funding or clients.
• Assist in development and implementation of assessments that are relevant, appropriate and comply with requirements of the Training Package.
• Actively participate in assessment validation.
• Assess the suitability and training needs of clients and ensure that an appropriate and supportive adult learning environment is cultivated and maintained.
• Research, develop and/or maintain appropriate and relevant resources and learning materials.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of learning and development programs and activities.
• Undertake various administrative tasks relevant to the development and/or delivery and/or assessment of programs and activities.
• Maintain and securely keep accurate training records.
• Support the effective contextualisation, orientation, delivery, assessment and monitoring of high quality accredited training products.

  • Ensure that students are academically supported by implementing additional support sessions
  • Keep Trainer Matrix and Skills Mapping up to date as well as Industry Skills and Professional Development within the Aged Care Sector

Age Care Support Worker (Dementia)

Daughterly Care
05.2020 - 09.2022
  • Work effectively within an age care context, meeting job requirements that comply with organisational procedures such as WHS and privacy and confidentiality legislatures
  • Provide and monitor personal support services for the client within the guidelines of the Client Care Plan/ Individual Support Plan
  • Implement behaviour support strategies outlined in the Client Care Plan/ Individual Support Plan
  • Provide Individualised services in ways that support independence, as well as emotional and physical wellbeing
  • Provide person-centered care and support to the client living with dementia according to Client Care Plan/ Individual Support Plan
  • Provide care for clients with a life-limiting illness using a palliative approach, as well as end-of-life care
  • Have excellent skills and knowledge relating to healthy body systems and the impacts of ageing and disability. Ability to identify any issues of concerns and report to Care Manager
  • Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support and deliver a rights-based support using a person-centered approach
  • Transport clients to and from appointments and assist with shopping
  • Excellent skills regarding client manual handling and transfer
  • Work with primary carer of client and their family members using a service based on an understanding of the client's support needs
  • Apply a holistic approach to clients who have specific issues relating to a chronic disease
  • Recognise and respond to the needs of clients who may be experiencing grief, bereavement and loss
  • Ability to identify the signs of Elder Abuse, suspected or alleged abuse and take appropriate action
  • Apply basic infection prevention and control principles and correct usage of PPE


Recovery and Wellness Coach

Self-employeed
08.2017 - 02.2020
  • Developed and implemented individualised treatment plans.
  • Participated in multidisciplinary meetings focused on providing comprehensive assistance.
  • Provided group, family and individual counseling to support recovery goals.
  • Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
  • Developed individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis.
  • Coordinated with other healthcare providers to incorporate multiple aspects of clients' health into wellness plan.
  • Strived to eliminate high-risk behavior through education, diet, exercise, stress reduction and clean living for clients.
  • Provided individual health coaching to help clients optimize personal choices.

Institute for Architecture (Manager)

GIfA (Not For Profit Organisation)
04.2015 - 06.2017
  • Maintained and facilitated community ties within the architectural environment
  • Managed and supported legal and ethical compliance within GiFA according to Government policies and procedures
  • Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
  • Planned and organised activities, details and logistics for architectural events.
  • Developed and implemented successful marketing plans to generate institute revenue.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Kept detailed records of daily progress to identify and correct areas needing improvement.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.

Rehabilitation Facilitator (Clinical)

Sharp Rehab
09.2012 - 11.2014
  • Facilitated dialogue between participants, family and facility workers to provide best possible group program and individualised program outcomes
  • Led supportive group discussions and education sessions with alcohol and drug users and their families
  • Coordinated referrals for addiction services based on individual client needs and preferences, using Client Care Plan/ Individual Support Plan
  • Evaluated success of training programs and recommended improvements to facility management to enhance effectiveness
  • Provided leadership for program workers and attendees, guiding day-to-day activities and facilitating the AOD environment
  • Documented class attendance and participation and provided feedback to management
  • Advocated for program participants in AOD programs, outlining cases and needs to facility executives.

Education

Certificate IV Community Services

TAFE OLS
Sydney NSW

TAE 40116

Plenty Training
Sydney, NSW
03.2022

Certificate IV Leisure And Health

TAFE NSW
Sydney, NSW
07.2021

Certificate III Individual Support (CHC 33015)

TAFE NSW
Sydney, NSW
12.2019

Alcohol And Other Drugs (AOD)

U-ACT
Johannesburgh, South Africa
09.2012

Certificate III Community Services

TAFE NSW
Sydney, NSW
11.2010

Skills

  • Ability to manage high number of students (80) across 5 classes
  • Implemented usage of documents embedded within the LMS
  • Good knowledge of VET compliance and issues surrounding non-compliance challenges
  • Knowledge of issues surrounding design and coordination of accredited training compliant with AQTF
    High level of organisational and time management skills
    High level of written and verbal communication skills, including ability to resolve conflict situations
    Strong computer literacy skills, including Microsoft office and database applications (Catapult and VETtrak)
  • Ability to develop VET training programs aligned to VET Quality framework

Timeline

Trainer and Assessor

Wesley Mission (Wesley Vocational Institute RTO)
04.2022 - Current

Age Care Support Worker (Dementia)

Daughterly Care
05.2020 - 09.2022

Recovery and Wellness Coach

Self-employeed
08.2017 - 02.2020

Institute for Architecture (Manager)

GIfA (Not For Profit Organisation)
04.2015 - 06.2017

Rehabilitation Facilitator (Clinical)

Sharp Rehab
09.2012 - 11.2014

Certificate IV Community Services

TAFE OLS

TAE 40116

Plenty Training

Certificate IV Leisure And Health

TAFE NSW

Certificate III Individual Support (CHC 33015)

TAFE NSW

Alcohol And Other Drugs (AOD)

U-ACT

Certificate III Community Services

TAFE NSW
Kim Drew