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Kimberley Mabodza

Chisholm ,NSW

Summary

Dedicated Community Services professional with over five years of experience supporting children, young people, and individuals with disabilities in care and community settings. Expertise includes therapeutic youth support, emotional guidance, and behavior monitoring. Committed to fostering community participation and adhering to individual support plans while maintaining professionalism in challenging situations. Aiming to leverage practical experience in a Children's Contact Worker role.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Therapeutic youth support worker

Impact Care Solutions
Chisholm , NSW
10.2025 - Current
  • Provided emotional support to youth in crisis situations.
  • Assisted in developing personalized care plans for individual needs.
  • Facilitated group activities to promote social skills and teamwork.
  • Collaborated with families to address behavioral and emotional challenges.
  • Monitored and documented daily progress of youth participants.
  • Implemented conflict resolution techniques during peer interactions.
  • Trained new staff on effective youth engagement strategies.
  • Coordinated with external agencies for additional resources and support services.

Youth Support Worker (Therapeutic)

Westhaven
Dubbo, Australia
04.2021 - 07.2025
  • Delivered therapeutic and practical support to young people, enhancing safety, wellbeing, independence and positive development.
  • Guided young people through personal and social issues using calm, respectful and person-centred approaches, fostering resilience.
  • Provided emotional support to young people with additional support needs and encouraged positive social development.
  • Supervised young people across residential and community-based programs, identifying risks and maintaining safe environments.
  • Planned and facilitated activities supporting mental, emotional, educational and social development.
  • Supported young people to develop their own activities and leadership skills through group discussion and participation.
  • Coordinated communication between young people, staff and service providers to ensure continuity of care.
  • Completed thorough, accurate reports and documentation, including information relevant to behaviours, activities and support provided.
  • Supported clients to understand and access relevant community and social service resources.

Disability Support Worker

Live Better
Dubbo, Australia
05.2022 - 08.2023
  • Provided person-centered support with daily living, personal care, community participation and individual routines.
  • Provided person-centred support with daily living, personal care, community participation and individual routines.
  • Transported clients to appointments, rehabilitation, social activities and community engagements, ensuring safety and punctuality.
  • Maintained detailed daily records covering care provided, client behaviors, incidents and relevant observations.
  • Facilitated client access to housing, financial assistance and community resources to enhance independence and well-being.
  • Worked in accordance with organizational policies, care standards, medication requirements and individual support needs.
  • Monitored client needs and behaviors and communicated relevant information to supervisors and the broader care team.
  • Maintained clean, safe, and hazard-free environments while completing household tasks and errands.
  • Prepared nutritious meals in accordance with individual dietary needs.

Youth Support Worker / Therapeutic Support

Live Better
Dubbo, Australia
05.2022 - 08.2023
  • supported clients with dressing, grooming, bathing, toileting, meals, mobility and other daily activities while maintaining dignity and choice.
  • Supported clients to access housing, financial assistance and other community
  • Documented daily care activities, client behaviours, incidents, and observations to ensure continuity of care and informed decision-making.
  • Provided assistance to clients in various daily tasks. to access housing, financial assistance and other community

Maintained detailed daily records covering care provided, client behaviours, incidents and relevant observations.

  • Worked in accordance with organisational policies, care standards, medication requirements and individual support needs.
  • Assessed client needs and behaviours, relaying pertinent information to supervisors and care team to improve client support and outcomes.
  • Maintained clean and safe environments while completing household tasks and errands.
  • Prepared nutritious meals in accordance with individual dietary needs.

Education

Diploma - Community Services

Chisholm
Chisholm, NSW, Australia

Skills

  • Therapeutic support
  • Child and youth support
  • Emotional and behavioral support
  • Support care planning
  • Crisis intervention
  • Supervision and safety monitoring
  • Medication management
  • Documentation management
  • Office and documentation
  • Team collaboration
  • Communication and active listening
  • Conflict resolution
  • Boundaries and confidentiality
  • Emotional intelligence

Timeline

Therapeutic youth support worker

Impact Care Solutions
10.2025 - Current

Disability Support Worker

Live Better
05.2022 - 08.2023

Youth Support Worker / Therapeutic Support

Live Better
05.2022 - 08.2023

Youth Support Worker (Therapeutic)

Westhaven
04.2021 - 07.2025

Diploma - Community Services

Chisholm
Kimberley Mabodza