Prisca Mhlanga
Social worker
Cabramatta ,NSW
Summary
Caring and skilled Job Title passionate about positively impacting programs and helping participants by providing expert support. Familiar with Area of expertise and always looking for ways to improve operations and personalize assistance. Well-organized and resourceful with detail-oriented and conscientious approach.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Community and Aged Support Care Worker
Bellview Resources Private Limited
Gaborone, BOTSWANA
12.2018 - 12.2021
- Obtained and processed charitable donations to serve needs of Type community.
- Went door to door checking on vulnerable residents, offering companionship, and handling individual needs.
- Mentored at-risk youth to improve personal wellbeing and academic performance.
- Coordinated services for emergency housing, job and food assistance.
- Collaborated on program operations and relayed participant feedback for improvements.
- Spoke with Type and Type groups to expand community engagement and program outreach.
- Prepared nutritious snacks and meals for program participants.
- Planned and delivered numerous activities and special events for programs and services.
- Gained knowledge and experience working with children in educational setting.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
Preschool Teacher
Junior Shepherd School
Gaborone, BOTSWANA
01.2017 - 12.2018
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Assisted and supervised Number children through entire school day.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Identified signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and reported to parents.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Supervised students and enforced discipline during all Head Start activities.
- Supervised group of Number student teachers throughout semester.
- Organized and facilitated monthly parent support group meetings.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Enhanced Number-year-old students understanding of rules, safety and behavioral guidelines and disciplinary protocols by redesigning and simplifying them.
- Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
- Achieved Result by implementing Technique into daily routines for Area of expertise learning.
- Taught Skill to class of Number students through organizing and leading Type activities.
Primary School Remedial Relief Teacher
Ministry Of Education, Arts & Culture
Mashonaland And Manicaland Province, Harare
09.2008 - 08.2014
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
Education
Banchelors Social Science Psychology And Human Resources - Social Sciences
Great Zimbabwe University
Masvingo Zimbabwe08.2008
Skills
- Event Support
- Data Entry
- Government Subsidy Programs
- Outreach Initiatives
- Client Home Visits
- Client Needs Assessment
- Issue Reporting
- Childcare Support
- Public Speaking
- Grocery Shopping
- Microsoft Word
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Education Support
- Volunteer Recruitment
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Social Media Posting
- Answering Phones
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Filing
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Self-Motivated
- Self-motivated professional
- Microsoft Office
- Excellent work ethic
- Active Listening
- Good listening skills
- Responsible
- Decision Making
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Community and Aged Support Care Worker
Bellview Resources Private Limited
12.2018 - 12.2021
Preschool Teacher
Junior Shepherd School
01.2017 - 12.2018
Primary School Remedial Relief Teacher
Ministry Of Education, Arts & Culture
09.2008 - 08.2014
Banchelors Social Science Psychology And Human Resources - Social Sciences
Great Zimbabwe University
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