Rebecca Anne Smith
'Royal Oak' 989 Crookwell Road Kingsdale,NSW
Summary
Compassionate Peer Support Worker known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in active listening, crisis intervention, and motivational interviewing to support individuals in recovery. Excel in empathy, communication, and resilience, offering solid grounding and guidance to those navigating mental health challenges.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Peer Support Worker
Flourish Australia
Goulburn, New South Wales
11.2014 - Current
- Supported clients to manage their mental illness, substance abuse, and housing issues by delivering person centred support.
- Referred clients to external resources for additional support.
- Completed home visits of transitioned clients to monitor stability while living in the community.
- Collaborated closely with the treatment team to appropriately coordinate client care services.
- Developed and followed personal treatment and goal plans to help clients continue to progress.
- Provided mental health support services to members and families.
- Promoted independence by supporting and supervising clients while completing daily living activities.
- Support with daily living skills, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and independent living.
- Provided Coordination of supports to navigate and use NDIS funded services.
- Assist clients to gain a fuller understanding of their funded plan.
- Maintaining data and notes in timely manner to enhance transparency of personal and confidential information.
- Working in a team environment and independently in the community .
- Delivering peer led recovery group sessions in which clients can discuss their own lived experiences.
Child & Family Support Worker
Southern Youth & Family Services
Goulburn, New South Wales
01.2014 - 11.2014
- Worked with community resources to engage youth in pro-social activities and help families access services.
- Established behavioral modification goals and assessed progress toward goals.
- Maintained confidentiality through stringent handling of client records.
- Worked with care team to assess client needs and discuss collaborative treatment efforts.
Cleaning and Maintenance
Queen B Cleaning Company - Owner
Goulburn And Surrounding Suburbs, New South Wales
03.2007 - 12.2012
- Liaise with clients and provide quotes and contracts
- Ongoing management of accounts
- End of lease cleans
- Private and commercial cleaning
- Pet sitting
- Rubbish removal from building sites
Sterilisation Technician
Goulburn Base Hospital
Goulburn, New South Wales
02.2006 - 08.2012
- Packaged instruments into peel pouches and properly labeled pouches.
- Monitored expired sterilization dates and rotated stock to minimize processing.
- Monitored surgery schedules daily, identifying potential needs for cases.
- Prepared trays, instrument packs and surgical sets.
- Readied instruments for sterilization procedures and completed decontamination protocols.
- Changed autoclave charts daily by dating and initialing each chart load.
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments and equipment following policy procedures, industry standards and manufacturer instructions for use.
Education
Identifying Children & Young People At ROSH
Community Education & Training
Goulburn, NSW02.2019
Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work
Flourish Australia
Sydney11.2016
Certificate IV in Community Services
TAFE NSW
Goulburn01.2013
Mental Health First Aid
TAFE NSW
Goulburn2013
Diploma of Policing Practice -
Charles Sturt University
Goulburn09.2003
Skills
- Safety and Risk Assessments
- Developing Relationships
- Client Goal Planning
- Tracking Client Progress
- Confidential Records
- Health Education
- Casenote Documentation
- Active Listening
- First Aid/CPR
- Good Work Ethic
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Reliable & Trustworthy
- Client assessment
- Goal setting
- Data management
- Team collaboration
- Resource navigation
- Recovery planning
- Support group coordination
Additional Information
- NSW Unrestricted Drivers Licence
- WWCC - Current for employment purposes
- Fully vaccinated against Covid-19
Education and Training
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Referees
- Sian Mason - Flourish Australia - NDIS Team Coordinator - 0424 378 600
- Nicola Roy - Flourish Australia- Support Coordinator and Team Manager - 0421 659 061
- Susan Brincat - Personal - 0410 608 279
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Mental Health Peer Support Worker
Flourish Australia
11.2014 - Current
Child & Family Support Worker
Southern Youth & Family Services
01.2014 - 11.2014
Cleaning and Maintenance
Queen B Cleaning Company - Owner
03.2007 - 12.2012
Sterilisation Technician
Goulburn Base Hospital
02.2006 - 08.2012
Identifying Children & Young People At ROSH
Community Education & Training
Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work
Flourish Australia
Certificate IV in Community Services
TAFE NSW
Mental Health First Aid
TAFE NSW
Diploma of Policing Practice -
Charles Sturt University
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