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Meredith Stanley

Mahogany Creek, PERTH ,WA

Summary

Caring and compassionate with the ability to see past the situation and see the person. Committed to living a life to honor God and serve Him.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Carer

Personal
Mahogany Creek, Western Australia
01.2021 - Current
  • Caring to improve outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
  • I provide companionship and organise visits to our residence to reduce loneliness and isolation of my elderly father.
  • Helping my father to adjust to new lifestyles during periods of grief and loss of good health.
  • Organise medications, dosage and appointments as required
  • Plan and prepare healthy meals and snacks
  • Performed household tasks such as laundry, cleaning, shopping and gardening.

Children's Ministry Teacher

Child Evangelism Fellowship
Forrestfield , Western Australia
01.2015 - 01.2022
  • Worked in conjunction with YouthCare to Foster an environment conducive to spiritual growth for the children within the classroom setting.
  • Liased with children, their parents and teachers to help motivate, support and uphold, cultural values, family values and school values.
  • Defined boundaries with children and used communication skills to establish a trusting and respectful relationship.
  • Shared relevant Christian values and teaching to support term Chaplaincy outcomes for the children.
  • Developed positive relationships with parents by providing regular updates on their child's learning progress.
  • Planned scripture lessons and weekly teaching for Children's clubs organised volunteers.
  • Created teaching handouts, worksheets, PowerPoint presentations as necessary.

Children's Ministry Leader

Saving Grace Church
Midland, Western Australia
06.2015 - 12.2022
  • Provided pastoral care to families with children attending the ministry programme.
  • Built friendships with parents and guardians of children participating in services, classes and events to build strong relationships.
  • Engaged parents with follow through home discussions to ensure their children were receiving ongoing spiritual education within the home environment.
  • Created engaging lessons that incorporated Bible stories and age-appropriate activities.
  • Recruited, trained, and managed a team of volunteers to assist with teaching and activities.
  • Established relationships with local schools in order to promote the ministry within the surrounding community.
  • Provided guidance and mentorship to students participating in leadership roles within the ministry program.
  • Coordinated with pastor to define and advance children's ministry vision and align with overall church vision.

Child & Family Coordinator

Meerilinga family Centre
Beechboro, W.A.
06.2010 - 06.2015
  • Conducted home visits to assess the needs of families and provided resources accordingly.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients by listening to their needs and providing support where needed.
  • Provided emotional support to families through crisis intervention, referrals, and advocacy.
  • Assessed risk factors within the family environment and developed strategies for addressing them.
  • Conducted home visits and kept in contact with families by phone in accordance with agency policies.
  • Developed programmes, applied for state funding and implemented successful programmes. Acquitted funding and reported outcomes according to policies.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Certificate IV Christian Theology

Australian Apostolic College
Perth WA
01-2010

Some College (No Degree) - TESOL

Harvest Bible College
Belmont WA

Some College (No Degree) - Instructor of Children's Teachers

CEF International
Forrestfield, WA

Some College (No Degree) - Christian Religious Education

Youth Care
Morley WA

Skills

  • Respectful and Compassionate
  • Patience and understanding
  • Adaptable and Flexible
  • Emotional Resilience

Affiliations

  • Gardening, swimming and Pilates keep my physical health in balance
  • I enjoy reading and travelling and learning new things.

Timeline

Carer

Personal
01.2021 - Current

Children's Ministry Leader

Saving Grace Church
06.2015 - 12.2022

Children's Ministry Teacher

Child Evangelism Fellowship
01.2015 - 01.2022

Child & Family Coordinator

Meerilinga family Centre
06.2010 - 06.2015

Some College (No Degree) - Certificate IV Christian Theology

Australian Apostolic College

Some College (No Degree) - TESOL

Harvest Bible College

Some College (No Degree) - Instructor of Children's Teachers

CEF International

Some College (No Degree) - Christian Religious Education

Youth Care
Meredith Stanley