Kristie Woods
Wangaratta,VIC
Summary
Dedicated Carer Peer Worker at Gateway Health, skilled in advocacy and emotional support. Proven ability to empower individuals through person-centered approaches and effective communication. Experienced in service navigation and mentoring, fostering independence in clients with disabilities. Committed to maintaining confidentiality while enhancing mental health and wellbeing.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Carer Peer Worker
Gateway Health
01.2023 - Current
- Active listening/ Emotional support
- Service Navigation
- Complete brokerage applications
- Group facilitation
- Advocacy
- Mental Health and Wellbeing Connect
Disability support worker/mentor -Café attendant
Villa Maria Catholic Homes
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Provide emotional support /mentoring to young people
Support people with a disability to gain work skills in a coffee shop enviroment
Assist with daily living tasks
Home and Community Care Worker
Rural City of Wangaratta Council
08.2017 - 01.2020
- Provide personal care
- Provide support for client's to access the community
- Domestic assistance
- Welfare checks
- Medication reminders
- Respite
Education
Diploma of Community Services -
Wodonga Tafe
01.2023
Certificate 3 in Aged Care and Home and Community Care -
The Centre
Wangaratta01.2015
Skills
- Empathetic
- Strong communication skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Ability to provide a person-centered approach
- Ability to maintain privacy and confidentiality
- Good communication skills
Training
- Occupational violence, Gateway Health, 01/25
- Assist- Suicide Prevention Training, Murray PHN, 01/25
- DV Alert, Lifeline, 01/24
- Trauma Informed practice, 01/24
- Trak care Training, Gateway Health, 01/23
- Group Facilitation, Grit and Resilience, 01/23
- Peer work, SHARC, 01/23
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Carer Peer Worker
Gateway Health
01.2023 - Current
Disability support worker/mentor -Café attendant
Villa Maria Catholic Homes
01.2022 - 01.2023
Home and Community Care Worker
Rural City of Wangaratta Council
08.2017 - 01.2020
Diploma of Community Services -
Wodonga Tafe
Certificate 3 in Aged Care and Home and Community Care -
The Centre