Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Current Clearances
Hobbies and Interests
Certification
Languages
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Winnie Waceke Ndiangui

Hectorville

Summary

My objective is to work for an organization that is dynamic, inclusive and one that allows the freedom to be unique and creative in how I work in pursuit of the goals and vision that it stands for. Another objective is to work with teams of people who have a positive outlook in life and who want to be impactful in little and big ways.

As an empathetic youth Worker i am passionate about providing meaningful support and services to clients. I possess great communication skills bringing three years of comprehensive experience working to support people with various needs such as the people abled differently or the youth.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Residential Youth Worker

Edmen Community Staffing Solutions
06.2024 - Current


  • Assisted young people with daily living activities, promoting self-sufficiency and independence.
  • 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 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 activities.
  • Organized recreational outings for residents, encouraging positive social engagement within their local community.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for resident needs and goals.
  • Participated in regular staff meetings, sharing insights on resident progress and contributing to program improvements.
  • Served as a positive role model by exhibiting appropriate behaviour management strategies during difficult situations.
  • Monitored residents progress, documenting observations and providing feedback to case managers for ongoing treatment planning adjustments.
  • Supervised youth in residential and community-based programs to minimize risks and offer support.
  • Provided key emotional support to special needs youth.

Disability support worker-ongoing

Friendly and Graceful Care Services
01.2023 - Current

Some of my roles include:

  • Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
  • Developed strong interpersonal relationships with clients, earning their trust and respect through consistent empathy and understanding.
  • Supporting 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 behaviours, and incidents.
  • Delivered exceptional personal care services, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding assistance.
  • Prepared nutritious meals to meet individual dietary needs for clients.
  • Provided high level of physical support by lifting, adjusting, and moving clients.
  • 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.
  • Implemented behaviour management techniques when required for the safety of both clients and other staff members involved.
  • Worked closely with therapists and other specialists to implement prescribed interventions consistently, leading to measurable improvements in client functioning.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Applied Social Sciences - Community Services

Torrens University
Adelaide, SA
04-2025

Certificate 111 - aged care and Disability care

Elites Agency
04.2022

National disability worker certificate module -

02.2022

BSc - Applied accounting (ACCA)

Oxford Brookes university
07.2009

Skills

  • Life skills teaching
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Transportation assistance
  • Substance abuse awareness
  • Child development
  • Recreational planning
  • Educational support
  • Youth supervision
  • Special needs
  • Emotional support
  • Safety monitoring
  • Behavior modeling
  • Boundaries establishment

Current Clearances

  • Police check
  • Working with children check - valid until 2028
  • Worker’s screening check - Valid until 2028
  • Safe environments for children and young people
  • Ndis workers orientation module
  • First aid and CPR
  • Full Australian driving license

Hobbies and Interests

  • Reading
  • Travelling and adventure
  • Taking long walks
  • Singing and creative song writing

Certification

  • First Aid Certification
  • Trauma-Informed Care Training
  • Child and safe environments training
  • NDIS worker orientation module certificate
  • working with Children check
  • Working with disability check
  • Full Australian driving licence

Languages

Swahili
Full Professional
English
Full Professional

Timeline

Residential Youth Worker

Edmen Community Staffing Solutions
06.2024 - Current

Disability support worker-ongoing

Friendly and Graceful Care Services
01.2023 - Current

Certificate 111 - aged care and Disability care

Elites Agency

National disability worker certificate module -

BSc - Applied accounting (ACCA)

Oxford Brookes university

Bachelor of Science - Applied Social Sciences - Community Services

Torrens University
Winnie Waceke Ndiangui