Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Timeline
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Prescilla Swarts

Unemployed
Kraaifontein

Summary

Dynamic Child and Youth Care Worker with a proven track record at Herberg Kinderhuis, skilled in youth supervision and behavior management. Successfully coordinated outreach efforts, enhancing program participation and fostering personal growth among youth. Committed to creating safe environments while promoting positive interactions and addressing individual needs effectively.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Child and Youth Care Worker

Herberg Kinderhuis
11.2021 - 11.2022
  • Coordinated outreach efforts to identify potential new program participants in need of services offered by our organization.
  • Conducted regular safety checks and maintained facility cleanliness, ensuring a secure and hygienic environment for all program participants.
  • Assisted youth with obtaining resources such as food, clothing and shelter.
  • Evaluated needs of youth and outlined measures to address.

Administrative Manager

F&m Electrical Supply
05.2019 - 12.2020
  • Supervised staff and delegated tasks to maintain positive, productive administrative operations.
  • Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for company database.
  • Ensured smooth daily operations with timely completion of all essential administrative tasks and responsibilities.
  • Improved office efficiency by implementing streamlined administrative processes and procedures.

Field Worker

Narysec
02.2012 - 12.2018
  • Enhanced team collaboration through clear communication and mutual support during field tasks.
  • Conducted field surveys to collect data on wildlife populations and habitats.
  • Reduced safety incidents by conducting thorough equipment inspections and following established safety protocols.
  • Improved field productivity by implementing efficient work procedures and time management strategies.

Child and Youth Program Assistant

YMCA Child Development Center
01.2017 - 04.2018
  • Enhanced children''s social skills by organizing group activities and promoting positive interactions.
  • Assisted in planning and executing special events for families, fostering strong community connections.
  • Assisted supervisor by completing administrative and clerical tasks for program.
  • Adapted teaching methods based on each child''s unique learning style, maximizing engagement and understanding.

Child and Youth Care Worker

Isibindi
01.2017 - 04.2018

Running programs with youth.

Assisting them with enhancing their skills.

Asssit with personal growth.

Education

No Degree - Basic Life Support And First Aid Procedures

SS Training Academy
04.2001 -

No Degree - Lets Talk Faciliator Training

Nacosa
04.2001 -

No Degree - Child And Youth Care Work

HWSETA
Cape Town, South Africa
04.2001 -

No Degree - Child And Youth Care Facilitator

Isibindi
04.2001 -

No Degree - Business Administration

Seta
04.2001 -

No Degree - National Youth Service Programme

Sa Army
04.2001 -

No Degree - National Rural Youth Service Corps

Sa Army
Kimberley, South Africa
04.2001 -

No Degree - Life Skills

Boland College
Worcester, South Africa
04.2001 -

None - Grade 10

High School Murraysburg
Murraysburg
01.2006

Skills

Youth supervision

Youth psychology

Substance abuse awareness

Behavior management

References

Company: YMCA

Position; Child and Youth Care Supervisor

Name: Morisha Fortuin

Contact: 082 645 4782


Company: Herberg Kinderhuis

Position: Child and youth care social worker

Name: Zelda Coertze

Contact: 023 626 3140


Company: Western cape education department

Position: Co-ordinator

Name: Isaac Dokter

Contact: 044 279 1681



Timeline

Child and Youth Care Worker

Herberg Kinderhuis
11.2021 - 11.2022

Administrative Manager

F&m Electrical Supply
05.2019 - 12.2020

Child and Youth Program Assistant

YMCA Child Development Center
01.2017 - 04.2018

Child and Youth Care Worker

Isibindi
01.2017 - 04.2018

Field Worker

Narysec
02.2012 - 12.2018

No Degree - Basic Life Support And First Aid Procedures

SS Training Academy
04.2001 -

No Degree - Lets Talk Faciliator Training

Nacosa
04.2001 -

No Degree - Child And Youth Care Work

HWSETA
04.2001 -

No Degree - Child And Youth Care Facilitator

Isibindi
04.2001 -

No Degree - Business Administration

Seta
04.2001 -

No Degree - National Youth Service Programme

Sa Army
04.2001 -

No Degree - National Rural Youth Service Corps

Sa Army
04.2001 -

No Degree - Life Skills

Boland College
04.2001 -

None - Grade 10

High School Murraysburg
Prescilla SwartsUnemployed