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Tanya Hughes

Palmerston,NT

Summary

Compassionate Residential Care Worker committed to delivering person-centered care that promotes dignity and wellbeing. Possesses strong communication and interpersonal skills, fostering meaningful relationships with individuals with diverse needs. Creates a safe, supportive environment that ensures every individual feels valued and respected.

Overview

2
2
years of post-secondary education
6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Residential Care Worker

Centrecare
Whyalla, SA
09.2020 - Current
  • Care Plan Implementation: Deliver daily activities and support programs outlined in each child or young person's individual Care Plan.
  • Child-Focused Practice: Upheld rights, safety, and well-being of young residents through a consistent child-focused approach.
  • Therapeutic Interventions: Operate from and apply the Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) model (training provided by Centacare) to respond proactively and supportively to behavioral or emotional challenges.
  • Safety & Supervision: Provide a high level of physical and emotional safety, active supervision, and a supportive living and learning environment.
  • Daily Routines & Support: Supervised wake-up and bedtime routines, personal care, meal preparation, and household chores while facilitating recreational activities and homework.
  • Transition Guidance: Provided guidance to young people during transitions to alternative care options or long-term placements, ensuring smooth adjustments.
  • Guided residents through life skills, boundaries, and community participation.

Education

First Aid -

Saint John's Ambulance of Australia
05.2026 - 05.2026

Certificate 4 Of Child Youth And Family Intervention -

ACCCSC
01.2022 - 11.2023

Therapeutic Crisis Intervention -

Centacare
05.2021 - 05.2021

Gepps Cross Girls High School
Gepps Cross, SA

Skills

Person-centred care and individualized support

Personal care and daily living assistance

Behavior support and de-escalation techniques

Understanding of duty of care and safeguarding

Accurate documentation

Strong commitment to resident dignity, safety and quality of life

Promoting resident independence and wellbeing

Conflict resolution and problem-solving

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Teamwork and multidisciplinary collaboration

Building positive and trusting relationships

Compassionate, empathetic and respectful approach

Maintaining confidentiality and professional boundaries

Adaptability, initiative and effective time management

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

First Aid -

Saint John's Ambulance of Australia
05.2026 - 05.2026

Certificate 4 Of Child Youth And Family Intervention -

ACCCSC
01.2022 - 11.2023

Therapeutic Crisis Intervention -

Centacare
05.2021 - 05.2021

Residential Care Worker

Centrecare
09.2020 - Current

Gepps Cross Girls High School
Tanya Hughes