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 WA01-2010
Some College (No Degree) - TESOL
Harvest Bible College
Belmont WASome College (No Degree) - Instructor of Children's Teachers
CEF International
Forrestfield, WASome College (No Degree) - Christian Religious Education
Youth Care
Morley WASkills
- 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