Charlotte Black
Napier City,HKB
Summary
Dynamic Support Worker with a proven track record at Manawanui, excelling in in-home care and lifestyle coordination. Adept at building trust and fostering collaboration with families and multidisciplinary teams. Skilled in documentation and care planning, ensuring client advocacy and wellbeing through effective communication and personalized support.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Support Worker
Manawanui
Napier , Hawkes Bay
05.2017 - Current
- In-home personal care and daily living support
- Lifestyle coordination and community participation
- Hospital support and client advocacy
- Meal preparation and household support
- Documentation, care plans, and team collaboration
Karamu High School
EL learning
Hastings , Hawkes away
07.2024 - 12.2024
- Provided in-class support to students across a range of learning abilities, including those with additional learning and behavioural needs
- Worked one-on-one and in small groups to reinforce lesson content and support learning goals
- Supported students with learning difficulties, neurodiversity, and behavioural challenges to engage positively in the classroom
- Assisted teachers with lesson preparation, classroom organisation, and learning resources
- Supported student wellbeing by building positive, respectful relationships and providing emotional regulation support
- Helped manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies and individual learning plans
- Assisted with assessment tasks, supervision, and learning activities
- Supported students with personal care needs where required
- Communicated effectively with teachers, SENCO staff, and learning support teams
- Maintained confidentiality and followed safeguarding and health & safety procedures
Education
NCEA LEVEL 1,2 And 3 -
Havelock North High School
Havelock North , Hawkes Bay 01.2007 - 11.2011
Skills
- Strong communication and active listening
- Relationship and trust building
- Collaboration with families and multidisciplinary teams
- Documentation and care notes
- Confidentiality and safeguarding
- Time management and adaptability
- Personal care and hygiene support
- In-home support services
- Lifestyle coordination and community participation
- Hospital-based support and client advocacy
- Meal preparation and nutrition support
- Medication assistance (as per care plans)
- Mobility and manual handling support
Timeline
Karamu High School
EL learning
07.2024 - 12.2024
Support Worker
Manawanui
05.2017 - Current
NCEA LEVEL 1,2 And 3 -
Havelock North High School
01.2007 - 11.2011