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Venus Tamapeau

Mental Health and Addictions Kaimahi
Logan Reserve,Brisbane
Venus Tamapeau

Summary

Outcomes and results are what fuel my motivation and keep me focused on end goals. With my honest, trustworthy, spirited, and profound work ethic I have been known to go the extra mile. My fields of expertise include my most recent employment history, Hospitality, Contact Call Centre, Administration and Front Desk, Merchandising, and so forth. Furthermore, I am flexible and open to employment in areas where I have transferable skills to showcase. As a parent I have mastered the art of time management and therefore am an invaluable team member who also works very well under pressure. Ultimately, I endeavor to grow and fulfill a more senior role allowing me to prove myself through my plethora of skills, great attitude, and even greater work ethic.

Overview

15
years of professional experience
4
Languages

Work History

forensics housing & recovery
08.2023 - 11.2023

Job overview

  • Non-Government Organization that offers quality mental health and disability Housing and Recovery Support for people in the mental health space and forensics in their journey towards recovery in the Auckland and Waitemata district health board regions
  • Services are residential based
  • Support around practical daily living (shopping, household chores, paying bills and cooking)
  • Budgeting advice
  • Accessing community services, groups, employment, or education
  • Advice in choosing a healthy lifestyle (support to stop smoking, exercise advice or how to eat well)
  • Support to create action plans (setting and achieving goals)
  • Support to self-manage medication.

Employment consultant in mental health and addictions
06.2022 - 11.2023

Job overview

  • Practical and holistic approach to employment and wellbeing we worked with people (whaiora) who face personal or health challenges in the community and or Masons Clinic (Forensics) to find and keep desired jobs
  • I worked closely with other professionals accessing Community Mental Health and Addiction teams, Employers, Social Services, Government Agencies and Training Providers
  • We engage and support our Whaiora to connect with employers, whānau, health and welfare providers, and all communities
  • We also work alongside people and their whānau from a range of backgrounds, cultures, and experiences
  • Cultural competence is favored and lived experience is valued.

Youth community living services & youth forensics
11.2018 - 11.2023

Job overview

  • This service supports Rangatahi (Youth) in the Mental Health and Addictions and Forensics space aged 0 - 21 years with high support needs who reside in Counties Manukau catchment area and who would benefit from support in their home and/or community
  • Develop and implement individualized support plans in collaboration with Clients (Rangatahi – Young Person) and Clinicians (Psychiatrists, Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, Registered Nurse, focusing on their strengths, goals, dreams, and aspirations (Nga Moemoea)
  • Foster social inclusion by supporting Rangatahi to participate in community activities, social events, education, vocational and recreational opportunities
  • Advocate for clients' rights and facilitate access to community resources and services
  • Collaborate with whanau, healthcare professionals, and other support networks to ensure a holistic and person-centered approach to care
  • Maintain accurate and confidential client records.

Education

Unitec, New zealand

Certificate in Community Skills (Level 4)
12.2011

Skills

  • Practical and holistic approach to employment and wellbeing
  • Working with people facing personal or health challenges
  • Engaging and supporting individuals to connect with employers, whānau, health and welfare providers, and communities
  • Cultural competence and lived experience
  • Team player and ability to work independently
  • Quick thinking and effective problem-solving
  • Written and verbal communication skills
  • Comprehensive note-taking using HCC Software
  • Experience in social services, forensics, addictions, youth, mental health, disability, employment, and other sectors focused on improving people's lives
  • Support in mental health and disability housing and recovery
  • Assistance with practical daily living tasks
  • Budgeting advice
  • Accessing community services, groups, employment, or education
  • Guidance in choosing a healthy lifestyle
  • Support in creating action plans and achieving goals
  • Medication self-management
  • Support for youth in mental health, addictions, and forensics
  • Development and implementation of individualized support plans
  • Social inclusion and participation in community activities
  • Advocacy for clients' rights and access to resources and services
  • Collaboration with whānau, healthcare professionals, and support networks
  • Maintenance of accurate and confidential client records

References

  • Cate wallace, MAHITAHI TRUST, Director of Strategy and Innovation, +64021926732, Cate.wallace@mahitahi.co.nz
  • MARIA POTAKA, ADHB INPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH, Clinical Social Worker Practice Supervisor, +6402108664562, Mpotaka@adhb.govt.nz
  • Daniel Crozier, MAHITAHI TRUST, Director of Integrated Health Services, +640212243182, Daniel.crozier@mahitahi.co.nz
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Timeline

forensics housing & recovery

08.2023 - 11.2023

Employment consultant in mental health and addictions

06.2022 - 11.2023

Youth community living services & youth forensics

11.2018 - 11.2023

Unitec, New zealand

Certificate in Community Skills (Level 4)

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