Bernadette Elizabeth April
Child Youth Care Worker
Malmesbury
Summary
Dedicated Child Youth Care Worker with experience at Elkana Childcare Centre, adept in youth supervision and behavior management. Successfully promoted emotional well-being through individualized support and strengthened community ties by collaborating with local organizations. Skilled in youth psychology, fostering strong family relationships to enhance care quality. Caring Youth Care Worker with 5 years of experience mentoring troubled adolescents. Adept at working with homeless, runaway and delinquent youth. Diligent in supervising youth activities, teaching life skills and promoting self-esteem and healing through individual and group counseling, Analyzes situations effectively and accurately and works independently.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Child Youth Care Worker
Elkana Childcare Centre
10.2020 - Current
- Substituted in absence of teachers during school hours.
- Promoted emotional well-being by providing individualized support and counseling to address personal challenges faced by each youth.
- Strengthened community relations by coordinating with local organizations to provide additional resources and opportunities for youth.
- Developed strong rapport with families, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure the best possible care for their children.
HIV Counselor
TBHIVCare
Malmesbury
12.2010 - 12.2019
- Established effective partnerships with relevant organizations such as schools, health departments or LGBTQ+ centers allowing mutual sharing of resources and knowledge.
- Conducted scientific-based prevention education sessions with HIV positive individuals through workshops and social marketing activities.
- Increased testing rates within the community through consistent promotion of available resources and benefits of early detection.
Education
Schoonspruit Senior Secondary School
MalmesburySkills
Youth supervision
Youth psychology
Substance abuse awareness
Behavior management
Timeline
Child Youth Care Worker
Elkana Childcare Centre
10.2020 - Current
HIV Counselor
TBHIVCare
12.2010 - 12.2019
Schoonspruit Senior Secondary School
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