After 20 years of working with people I have developed the following practices
Whanau always comes first
Korero korero korero
Tika Pono Aroha
Whakahihiri
Whakapapa
Ma te huruhuru ka rere te manu
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Commmunity Support Worker
Idea Services Limited
WHANGAREI, Whangarei
12.2010 - 05.2018
Provided support to individuals with disabilities in activities of daily living.
Assisted clients in developing life skills and independent living abilities.
Developed individualized plans for clients and monitored progress towards goals.
Whanau Worker ( Education Health Social Worker)
Ma Te Whanau Timata Trust (Family Start)
WHANGAREI, Whangarei
11.1998 - 01.2002
Delivered Parents As First Teachers Programme via Born to Learn Programme to each whanau - with the intention of giving baby the best possible start in their life.
Focus was wrapped around the whanau with baby being the Central focus - based on Te Harakeke model
Utilised Whaea Rose Pere's Te Wheke model
Encouraged Whanaungatanga with whanau to bring about empowerment change and growth
Developed plans with whanau - monitored progress
Kaimahi ( Assessor)
Te Wananga O Aotearoa
WHANGAREI, Whangarei
2002 - 2002
Conducted assessments and interviews with clients to determine eligibility for services.
Facilitated group meetings, provided resources to participants and monitored progress towards goals.
Analyzed data collected from assessments and developed individualized service plans based on client needs.