Litia Langi
Deception Bay,QLD
Summary
Earnest individual with experience in human services field providing support and guidance to individuals in need. Confident handling tasks independently and in teams with highly organized approach to work.
Strong advocate for those in need and Strives to provide best possible care and support.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Residential Youth Worker
Safe Places For Children
07.2020 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with Young people, fostering trust and open communication to address personal issues.
- Provided crisis intervention when necessary, deescalating volatile situations while ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Organized recreational outings for young people, encouraging positive social engagement within their local community.
- Contributed to a supportive residential atmosphere by modeling healthy behaviors and boundaries for young people to emulate.
- Served as a positive role model by exhibiting appropriate behavior management strategies during difficult situations.
Disability Support Worker
Cheryl Warner
02.2018 - 07.2023
- Provided assistance in daily living activities
- PEG feeding& Diabetes management.
- Use of Assistive communication devices.
- Enhanced quality of life for clients with physical and intellectual disabilities through compassionate care and assistance.
- Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, client behaviours, and incidents reporting to NDIS.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviours to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Designed individualized plans detailing daily activities and needs for Client.
- Worked with children and parents to closely monitor and record social, behavioural and academic growth.
Residential Youth Worker
Southern Cross Support Services
02.2018 - 07.2020
- Maintained a safe living environment by enforcing house rules and addressing behavioural concerns promptly and effectively.
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, promoting self-sufficiency and independence.
- Monitored residents progress, documenting observations and providing feedback to case managers for ongoing treatment planning adjustments.
- Provided crisis intervention when necessary, deescalating volatile situations while ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Participated in regular staff meetings, sharing insights on resident progress and contributing to program improvements.
- Served as a positive role model by exhibiting appropriate behavior management strategies during difficult situations.
- Provided key emotional support to special needs youth.
- Provided guidance and advice to youth, supporting navigation of diverse personal and social issues.
- Supported and mentored students in developing skills to become successful in community.
Disability Support Worker
121 Care
04.2016 - 11.2019
- Provided crisis intervention support to individuals facing medical, emotional and mental health challenges.
- Worked with clients with various Physical and Intellectual disabilities.
- Participated in interdisciplinary care conferences to discuss patient care plans and referrals.
- Provided emotional support to clients during challenging times, fostering resilience and coping skills.
- Maintained detailed records of patient progress, documentation of services and case notes.
- Advocated fiercely on behalf of clients when necessary to ensure their rights were respected in various settings such as education or healthcare environments.
- Implemented behavior management techniques when required for the safety of both clients and staff members involved.
- Managed medications effectively for clients under strict supervision from healthcare professionals, ensuring adherence to prescribed treatment plans.
- Supported clients in maintaining a clean living space by assisting with household tasks such as laundry, meal preparation, and general tidying.
- Developed strong interpersonal relationships with clients, earning their trust and respect through consistent empathy and understanding.
Education
Diploma of Youth Work
Churchill Education
02.2018
Skills
- Mental health support
- First aid and CPR
- Trauma-informed care
- Child development knowledge
- Empathy and compassion
- Team collaboration
- Boundaries establishment
- Community resources navigation
- Crisis intervention
- Multicultural competence
- Active listening
- Self-care awareness
Timeline
Residential Youth Worker
Safe Places For Children
07.2020 - Current
Disability Support Worker
Cheryl Warner
02.2018 - 07.2023
Residential Youth Worker
Southern Cross Support Services
02.2018 - 07.2020
Disability Support Worker
121 Care
04.2016 - 11.2019
Diploma of Youth Work
Churchill Education
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