Tamara Morrison
Gulgong
Summary
Community Services professional with extensive background in client support and advocacy. Known for effectively managing client cases and ensuring access to essential resources. Team-oriented with strong focus on collaboration, adaptable to changing needs, and committed to achieving impactful outcomes.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caseworker
Plus Community
10.2024 - Current
- Facilitated client assessments to determine needs and eligibility for services.
- Developed and implemented individualized case plans to address client goals.
- Established trusting relationships with clients, fostering open communication and rapport building.
- Conducted home visits to assess potential security upgrades.
- Coordinated with community resources to connect clients with essential support services.
- Monitored client progress and adjusted service plans based on evolving needs.
Lifeguard
Mid Western Regional Council
01.2014 - Current
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
- Monitored safety of guests in and around swimming pool.
- Attentively monitored swimmers to identify distress.
- Educated patrons on safety protocols and enforced safety rules.
- Maintained order and cleanliness at swimming pool and surrounding areas to uphold hygiene standards.
- Performed regular maintenance of pool equipment and life-saving equipment to keep in good working order.
- Trained new lifeguards on safety procedures and protocol.
- Completed daily pool maintenance duties by checking chlorine levels, pH levels and other water chemistry.
Therapeutic Youth Worker
Kids Out West
06.2016 - 02.2025
- Provided guidance and advice to youth, supporting navigation of diverse personal and social issues.
- Provided key emotional support to special needs youth.
- Completed necessary reports and documentation.
- Provided supervision to youth in Alternative Care Arrangements.
- Facilitated visitations with family members.
- Transportation.
Home Care Assistant
Home Care Service NSW
05.2013 - 05.2016
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
- Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
Supermarket Cashier
IGA Supermarket
09.2010 - 04.2013
- Stocked shelves and organized merchandise displays for easy retrieval.
- Communicated with customers and staff politely and professionally to uphold store standards.
- Pleasantly greeted customers and provided prompt and courteous service.
Education
Gulgong High School
Skills
- Positive Learning Environment
- Behavioral Interventions
- Reading Comprehension
- Supervised Visitation
- Youth Guidance
- Microsoft Office
- Case information confidentiality
- Client interaction
- Client advocacy
- Records management
- Issue identification and resolution
Certification
- First Aid Certificate
- SMART - Trauma Training
Timeline
Caseworker
Plus Community
10.2024 - Current
Therapeutic Youth Worker
Kids Out West
06.2016 - 02.2025
Lifeguard
Mid Western Regional Council
01.2014 - Current
Home Care Assistant
Home Care Service NSW
05.2013 - 05.2016
Supermarket Cashier
IGA Supermarket
09.2010 - 04.2013
Gulgong High School