Kinga Wojciechowska
Berwick,VIC
Summary
Dynamic leader and compassionate team player with extensive experience at Berry Street Victoria, adept at fostering youth engagement and providing emotional support. Skilled in conflict de-escalation and multitasking, I've significantly enhanced young people's well-being and staff collaboration. My proactive approach has led to improved care strategies and operational efficiencies, showcasing my commitment to excellence and positive change.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teaching Family Practitioner
Berry Street Victoria
09.2018 - Current
- Developed strong rapport with each young person under my care based on trust, empathy, understanding thus fostering therapeutic alliances that promoted healing.
- De-escalated destructive and impulsive youth behaviour by assisting in finding positive alternate outlets.
- Improved young peoples well-being by developing and implementing individualised care plans.
- Assisted with daily living tasks for improved quality of life for each young person in the program.
- Provided crisis intervention support when needed, ensuring safety and stability during challenging situations.
- Facilitated transportation arrangements for appointments or outings, promoting social integration in the community.
- Coordinated with external agencies for necessary resources and services, ensuring seamless continuum of care for each young person throughout their stay.
- Participated actively in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance my knowledge of best practices in youth residential care work continually.
- Oversaw medication administration according to prescribed schedules, ensuring proper dosages were given accurately while maintaining detailed records of such transactions.
- Completed clear and concise documentation of youth behaviour and actions.
House Supervisor
Berry Street Victoria
05.2022 - 03.2023
- Managed day-to-day operations of the residential care facility for young people.
- Ran and participated in care team meetings on a weekly basis, ensuring appropriate and professional advocacy for young people in care.
- Managed staff schedules to ensure optimal coverage during peak hours and reduced overtime costs.
- Resolved conflicts among team members promptly and effectively, maintaining a harmonious work environment.
- Mentored new staff, providing guidance on policies and procedures, fostering professional growth and development.
- Provided emergency response during shifts and when on-call.
- Fostered an inclusive work environment that valued diversity among staff members and encouraged collaboration across disciplines.
- Evaluated staff performance regularly and provided constructive feedback, leading to increased competency and productivity.
- Assisted in the recruitment process by interviewing potential candidates.
- Managed and updated rosters across multiple homes within the south east region.
- Oversaw and managed house budget, finances, completed receipt logs, statutory declarations and reports.
Senior TFM Practitioner
Berry Street Victoria
05.2021 - 10.2021
- Fostered a positive working atmosphere by cultivating strong relationships among team members and encouraging collaboration.
- Strengthened communication between staff, residents, and families through regular meetings, updates, and transparent dialogue.
- Supervised and guided new employees and responded quickly to questions to improve understanding of job responsibilities.
- Created, prepared, and delivered reports to various departments.
- Performed wide-ranging administrative, financial and service-related functions.
- Managed ongoing fortnightly roster of our staff and provided administrative support where necessary
- Provided monthly supervision with staff.
Senior Residential Care Worker (2IC)
Berry Street Victoria
03.2020 - 06.2020
- Oversaw and managed staffing roster.
- Completed monthly house reports, demonstrating facility progress.
- Managed house budget and finances.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and self-sufficiency.
- Maintained cleanliness of the residential facility by performing routine housekeeping tasks as needed.
- Conducted ongoing assessments of resident needs, making necessary adjustments to care plans as required.
Youth Camp Coordinator
Camp Kiah
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Coordinated daily schedules for young people and staff, ensuring smooth transitions between activities and maximising engagement.
- Facilitated conflict resolution among young people when required, promoting respect within the group dynamic.
- Facilitated and ran group activities for young people, fostering stronger connections and engagement.
- Prepared daily meals for young people and staff.
- Conducted daily house keeping duties such as cleaning, cooking, planning and organising.
- Administered medication to young people.
- Supervised young people 1:4 ratio, occasionally being responsible for groups larger than 4.
Education
Bachelor of Community Mental Health, AOD -
Chisholm Institute
Melbourne, VIC01-2019
Skills
- Working independently
- Team player
- Providing first aid, health and safety
- Strong multitasking
- Friendly and outgoing
- Employee training
- Youth engagement
- Leadership, managing and coordinating
- Organised
- Attention to detail
- Staff training
- Conflict de-escalation
- Emotional support
Certification
- Therapeutic Crisis Intervention
- Provide First Aid
- Managing with Impact
- NDIS Worker Orientation Module
- Problem Sexual Behaviours
- Positive Behaviour Support
- Strengths Based Perspective
- Aboriginal Cultural Knowledge and Understanding
- Alcohol and Other Drugs
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills
- Celebrating Diversity
- LGBTIQA+ Inclusive Practice
- COVID-19 Infection Control Practice and Using Basic PPE
- Work Effectively in Trauma Informed Care - CHCMHS007
- Provide Primary Residential Care - CHCPRT009
- Facilitate Responsible Behaviour - CHCCCS009
- Work with Children and Young People with Complex Trauma and Attachment Issues and Needs - CHCPRT010
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Polish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
House Supervisor
Berry Street Victoria
05.2022 - 03.2023
Senior TFM Practitioner
Berry Street Victoria
05.2021 - 10.2021
Senior Residential Care Worker (2IC)
Berry Street Victoria
03.2020 - 06.2020
Teaching Family Practitioner
Berry Street Victoria
09.2018 - Current
Youth Camp Coordinator
Camp Kiah
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Therapeutic Crisis Intervention
- Provide First Aid
- Managing with Impact
- NDIS Worker Orientation Module
- Problem Sexual Behaviours
- Positive Behaviour Support
- Strengths Based Perspective
- Aboriginal Cultural Knowledge and Understanding
- Alcohol and Other Drugs
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills
- Celebrating Diversity
- LGBTIQA+ Inclusive Practice
- COVID-19 Infection Control Practice and Using Basic PPE
- Work Effectively in Trauma Informed Care - CHCMHS007
- Provide Primary Residential Care - CHCPRT009
- Facilitate Responsible Behaviour - CHCCCS009
- Work with Children and Young People with Complex Trauma and Attachment Issues and Needs - CHCPRT010
Bachelor of Community Mental Health, AOD -
Chisholm Institute
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