Tania Brady
Gerringong
Summary
Therapeutic Youth Worker passionate about providing meaningful support and services to clients. Excellent communicator bringing 10+ years of comprehensive experience developing and implementing core programs to meet needs for self-development, homelessness and drug and alcohol abuse. Creative and understanding professional commended for modeling and teaching life skills and promoting diversity by exposing clients to multicultural experiences.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Worker
Aspire Homes
07.2024 - Current
- Established trusting relationships with young people through empathetic listening and genuine interest in their lives outside of program hours.
- Promoted a safe, inclusive environment by establishing clear expectations and reinforcing positive behaviors among participants.
- Completed necessary reports and documentation to maintain thorough, accurate case records.
- Provided individualized support for at-risk youth, resulting in increased self-esteem and positive behavior changes.
- Taught clients to relate socially through use of daily routines and activities.
- Assisted residents in setting and achieving personal goals, empowering them to take ownership of their lives and make positive changes.
- Oversaw medication administration according to prescribed schedules, ensuring proper dosages were given accurately while maintaining detailed records of such transactions.
- Facilitated transportation arrangements for appointments or outings, promoting social integration in the community.
- Developed strong rapport with each resident under my care based on trust, empathy, understanding thus fostering therapeutic alliances that promoted healing.
- De-escalated destructive and impulsive youth behavior by assisting in finding positive alternate outlets.
- Provided crisis intervention support when needed, ensuring resident safety and stability during challenging situations.
Youth Worker
Jiniaa Youth Services
01.2023 - 11.2024
- Organized recreational outings for residents, encouraging positive social engagement within their local community.
- provide direct care and mentorship to children and young people aged 14 - 18
- meet the daily needs of children and young people
- maintain high quality record keeping and documentation
- worked on OOHC across ITCH, SIL, ACA, ICM, ITC-SD
- long and short term placements
Youth Worker
Talent Quarters
03.2021 - 02.2024
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, promoting self-sufficiency and independence.
- Maintained a safe living environment by enforcing house rules and addressing behavioral concerns promptly and effectively.
- Managed medication administration according to prescribed schedules while maintaining accurate records of all medications dispensed.
- Provided crisis intervention when necessary, deescalating volatile situations while ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Developed strong relationships with residents, fostering trust and open communication to address personal issues.
- Enhanced youth development by implementing individualized care plans and engaging in therapeutic activities.
- Supported families through consistent communication about youth progress, offering guidance on additional resources available.
- Participated in regular staff meetings, sharing insights on resident progress and contributing to program improvements.
- Served as a positive role model by exhibiting appropriate behavior management strategies during difficult situations.
Youth Worker
Be Recruitment
07.2022 - 11.2023
- Provided guidance and advice to youth, supporting navigation of diverse personal and social issues.
- Supervised youth in residential and community-based programs to minimize risks and offer support.
- Contributed to development of individualized plans to support youth goal achievement.
Team Leader
Sunny Haven
06.2021 - 04.2023
- Set performance expectations for the team, monitoring progress towards goals and providing constructive feedback as needed.
- Empowered team members by delegating responsibilities according to individual strengths and areas of expertise.
- Managed conflict resolution among team members, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
- Maintained an inclusive and diverse team culture, promoting respect and understanding among all members.
- Developed team members'' skills through targeted coaching sessions, resulting in improved individual performance.
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
- Evaluated team member performance against established objectives during regular reviews, offering praise for achievements or identifying areas requiring further development.
Accomodation Manager
Love and Care Disability Services
02.2020 - 05.2021
- Conducted regular staff training sessions to ensure high-quality service delivery across all departments.
- Analyzed market trends to develop targeted promotions that increased revenue streams during peak periods.
- Streamlined reservation processes for increased efficiency and customer satisfaction.
- Collaborated with local vendors to provide unique guest experiences, enhancing overall reputation in the industry.
- Managed budgets effectively, reducing operational costs without compromising on service standards.
- Led team meetings regularly, fostering open communication and collaborative problem-solving among staff members.
- Conducted regular inspections of accommodations to ensure adherence to cleanliness and safety regulations.
Disability Support Worker
Afford
01.2016 - 09.2020
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
- Developed strong interpersonal relationships with clients, earning their trust and respect through consistent empathy and understanding.
- Supported clients in maintaining a clean living space by assisting with household tasks such as laundry, meal preparation, and general tidying.
- Enhanced quality of life for clients with physical and intellectual disabilities through compassionate care and assistance.
- Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviors, and incidents.
- Delivered exceptional personal care services, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding assistance.
- Prepared nutritious meals to meet individual dietary needs for clients.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Provided emotional support to clients during challenging times, fostering resilience and coping skills.
- Communicated regularly with family members about client progress, addressing any concerns or questions promptly.
- Promoted a safe and inclusive environment for all clients by enforcing policies and procedures consistently.
Education
Diploma of Community Services - Family And Community Services
Luvium
05-2024
Certificate IV Training And Assessment - Training And Assessment
HBA Consulting Group
10-2010
Certificate IV in Disability - Disability Studies
Shellharbour Tafe
Shellharbour, NSW07-2006
Skills
- Youth supervision
- Positive reinforcement
- Social skill development
- Emotional support
- Strategic Thinker
- Conflict mediation
- Policy and procedure adherence
- Intakes and Assessments
- Documentation Skills
- Team Player
- Reliable
Timeline
Youth Worker
Aspire Homes
07.2024 - Current
Youth Worker
Jiniaa Youth Services
01.2023 - 11.2024
Youth Worker
Be Recruitment
07.2022 - 11.2023
Team Leader
Sunny Haven
06.2021 - 04.2023
Youth Worker
Talent Quarters
03.2021 - 02.2024
Accomodation Manager
Love and Care Disability Services
02.2020 - 05.2021
Disability Support Worker
Afford
01.2016 - 09.2020
Diploma of Community Services - Family And Community Services
Luvium
Certificate IV Training And Assessment - Training And Assessment
HBA Consulting Group
Certificate IV in Disability - Disability Studies
Shellharbour Tafe
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