Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Interests
Timeline
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Maata Karena

Endeavour Hills,VIC

Summary

Dedicated Residential Care Worker from Berry Street Victoria, adept in managing complex trauma with a focus on fostering independence and compliance. Excelled in team collaboration and effective communication, ensuring timely goal achievement. Skilled in time management and advocating for youth, demonstrating significant improvements in their life skills and well-being.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Residential Care Worker

Berry Street Victoria
11.2009 - Current

As a residential care worker I work with children and young people with complex trauma and attachment issues and needs.


Maintained health standards for children in residential environments.


Facilitated transport for scheduled family visits and various activities.


Administration, updating young peoples LAC on SRS completing daily notes for all young people.

Regularly updated and monitored files to ensure compliance.


Attending Care Team Meetings and advocating for our young people.


Follow Management Plans.


Teaching independent life skills, supporting young people to use public transport, applying for Centre link payments, tax file number, opening a bank account.


Work well in a team, active listening, ability to communicate effectively with others, collaborative problem solving.

time management,


Education

Diploma of Community Services Work

Holmes Glen Institute of TAFE
Melbourne, VIC
06-2013

Skills

    Work Independently and working well within a team

    Communication skills, the ability to clearly convey ideas, intentions and goals through verbal and written communication

    Goal Setting, ensuring goals are completed in a timely manner

    Time Management, the ability to manage time effectively

Certification

First Aid

Working with Children Check

Police Check

Drivers Licence


Interests

I enjoy spending time with my family

I love reading books

I enjoy going out with my friends

I am an active member of my local gym and I have a trainer I work out with twice a week

I enjoy long morning walks


Timeline

Residential Care Worker

Berry Street Victoria
11.2009 - Current

First Aid

Working with Children Check

Police Check

Drivers Licence


Diploma of Community Services Work

Holmes Glen Institute of TAFE
Maata Karena