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Tafadzwa Amokachi

Swindon

Summary

Dynamic and compassionate professional with extensive experience in supporting vulnerable children and adults to achieve their individual goals. Excelled in relationship building and crisis management at Park Blue Homes, enhancing client well-being and independence. Skilled in both emotional support and risk management, demonstrating professionalism and empathy in challenging situations.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Children Support Worker

Park Blue Homes
09.2024 - Current
  • Assists children with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Helps children manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
  • Enhance the quality of care for clients by providing personalized support and assistance with daily living activities.
  • Transports children to appointments, shopping venues and entertainment events according to determined schedule.
  • Establish trusting relationships with clients and their families through empathetic communication and active listening.
  • Safeguards children’s well-being by monitoring health conditions, administering medications, and reporting any changes to appropriate medical professionals.
  • Maintains detailed records of children progress, interventions, and outcomes to ensure continuity of care across service providers.
  • Promotes independence among children through skill-building exercises and goal-setting
  • Documents children’s progress and communicated updates to care team, contributing to continuous improvement in service delivery.
  • Accompanies children to appointments and community outings, ensuring they had access to necessary services and social opportunities.
  • Provides crisis intervention when necessary, maintaining children’s safety and stability.
  • Collaborates with other professionals to plan and coordinate care for the children.
  • Assists children with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Participates in professional development and training opportunities to enhance clinical skills.

Administrator Assistant

Talent Boutique
03.2018 - 11.2022
  • Managed confidential information with discretion, ensuring the privacy of sensitive documents.
  • Maintained a professional office environment, ensuring cleanliness and proper organization of supplies.
  • Performed routine clerical tasks by scanning, filing, and copying documents.
  • Arranged conference rooms and facilities to prepare for meetings.
  • Assisted in budget preparation and tracking expenses, contributing to more accurate financial management.
  • Maintained inventory of office supplies and placed orders.
  • Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
  • Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.

Support Worker

Kentish Nursing
11.2001 - 11.2009
  • Helped clients manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
  • Enhanced the quality of care for clients by providing personalized support and assistance with daily living activities.
  • Transported clients to appointments, shopping venues and entertainment events according to determined schedule.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Established trusting relationships with clients and their families through empathetic communication and active listening.
  • Developed strong rapport with clients by consistently demonstrating respect, understanding, and genuine concern for their wellbeing.
  • Safeguarded client well-being by monitoring health conditions, administering medications, and reporting any changes to appropriate medical professionals.
  • Provided crisis intervention services when necessary, effectively de-escalating challenging situations while maintaining client safety.
  • Mentored new support workers by providing guidance, sharing best practices, and modeling effective client-centered care techniques.
  • Provided crisis intervention when necessary, maintaining client safety and stability.
  • Assisted in creating safe and supportive environment for clients, fostering sense of security and belonging.

Education

Safeguarding of Children And Vulnerable Adults

Alison
Online

Early Childhood Crisis And Trauma

Alison
Online
2024

Mental Health Nursing

University of West England
Bristol
2015

Access To Health And SocialCare

Swindon College
Swindon
2011

Skills

  • Emotional support
  • Relationship building
  • Daily living support
  • Behavioral support
  • Conflict resolution
  • Empathy and patience
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Crisis management
  • Risk management
  • Problem-solving
  • Foster care youth
  • Teamwork
  • Professionalism

Timeline

Children Support Worker

Park Blue Homes
09.2024 - Current

Administrator Assistant

Talent Boutique
03.2018 - 11.2022

Support Worker

Kentish Nursing
11.2001 - 11.2009

Safeguarding of Children And Vulnerable Adults

Alison

Early Childhood Crisis And Trauma

Alison

Mental Health Nursing

University of West England

Access To Health And SocialCare

Swindon College
Tafadzwa Amokachi