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Overview
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Education
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Rowyn Day

Canadian,VIC

Summary

Experienced Peer Support Worker for Carers with a background in mental health seeking casual employment to supplement current income. Skilled in relating to individuals from diverse backgrounds with compassion, empathy, and a positive, resilient attitude. Utilising personal experiences to connect on a deeper level and am committed to making a meaningful impact in the lives of others.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Private Maintenance Gardener

Self Employed
Ballarat, VIC
06.2016 - Current

• Developed and maintained lasting customer relationships and grew network over time.

• Managed bookings and bookwork.

• Performed planting, watering, mulching and edging of lawns. • Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding and general clean-up.

• Trimmed greenery, shrubs and hedges to maintain uniform appearance. • Identified and removed invasive plants and noxious weeds for garden aesthetics and ecosystem health.

• Rearranged planting beds and flower gardens seasonally.

Peer Support Worker - Carer

Grampians Mental Health Services
Ballarat, VIC
09.2023 - Current
  • Provide emotional support and guidance to carers supporting loved ones facing mental health challenges.
  • Connecting with carers via home visits, phone and email.
  • Keeping professional notes.
  • Stats.
  • Facilitated group discussions to promote shared experiences and coping strategies.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop individualized support plans.
  • Educated carers on available resources and community services for ongoing assistance.

Education

Community Services Cert IV -

Gen U
Ballarat, VIC
2020

Mental Health Cert IV -

Gen U
Ballarat, VIC
2022

Horticulture Cert III -

Federation University
Ballarat, VIC
2012

First Aid -

Grampians Health Services
Ballarat, VIC
2024

Working With Children Check
Ballarat, VIC
2023

International Peer Support - Core Training -

IPS Grampians Mental Health Services
Ballarat, VIC
2025

Skills

  • Family support coordination
  • Developing relationships
  • Self-care promotion
  • Confidentiality
  • Therapeutic relationship-building
  • Stress management techniques
  • Case management proficiency
  • Clinical documentation
  • Trauma-informed care
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Reliability
  • Organizational skills
  • Active listening
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Self motivation
  • Interpersonal skills

References

Laura Kors - Manager/LLEW - Grampians Mental Health Services.

0475043357

Keith MaCalum - President - Biodynamic Growers Association Australia.

0407858028

Barry Hocking - Trainer/Social Worker - Gen U.

0420227946

Timeline

Peer Support Worker - Carer

Grampians Mental Health Services
09.2023 - Current

Private Maintenance Gardener

Self Employed
06.2016 - Current

Community Services Cert IV -

Gen U

Mental Health Cert IV -

Gen U

Horticulture Cert III -

Federation University

First Aid -

Grampians Health Services

Working With Children Check

International Peer Support - Core Training -

IPS Grampians Mental Health Services
Rowyn Day