Kayla Adams
Invercargill,STL
Summary
Experienced with providing compassionate care and support to individuals. Utilizes effective communication and problem-solving skills to enhance clients daily living experiences. Track record of fostering safe and supportive environment through empathy and adaptability.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Support Worker
South Centre Anglican Care
07.2024 - 12.2024
- Enhanced family stability by providing comprehensive support and resources tailored to individual needs.
- Connected families with community resources such as housing assistance, financial aid programs, and educational opportunities.
- Strengthened families'' resilience through crisis intervention, counseling, and referral services.
- Developed strong rapport with clients, fostering trust necessary for effective intervention.
- Assisted families in navigating complex social service systems, advocating for their rights and accessing essential services.
- Maintained accurate case documentation, ensuring timely reporting to supervisors and compliance with agency requirements.
- Conducted thorough assessments of family dynamics and needs, developing detailed case plans to address challenges effectively.
- Visited home environments to help clients develop comprehensive life, technical, and job skills.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
Administrative Manager
BDC Bricklaying Limited
02.2021 - 04.2024
- Ensured smooth daily operations with timely completion of all essential administrative tasks and responsibilities.
- Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for company database.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Maintained accurate record-keeping systems to ensure easy access to critical information for decision-making purposes.
- Oversaw facilities maintenance and upgrades, providing a safe and functional work environment for staff members.
- Improved employee morale with regular team building activities, resulting in increased productivity.
Learning Advisor
Te Aho O Te Kura Pounamu
02.2022 - 12.2022
- Enhanced student learning experiences by developing and implementing innovative teaching strategies.
- Assisted struggling learners in reaching their full potential through targeted interventions and one-on-one coaching sessions.
- Sought out opportunities for cross-curricular collaboration with colleagues in other departments to create a more cohesive learning experience for students.
- Developed unique approaches to facilitate group projects, promoting teamwork skills among diverse groups of students.
- Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
- Advised students on educational, career and social opportunities.
- Provided resources to support students in achieving career goals.
Education
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
University of Otago
Dunedin, NZ12-2025
Bachelor of Bi-Cultural Social Work - Social Work
Te Wananga O Aotearoa
Hamilton, NZCertificate - Health And Wellbeing
Waikato Institute of Technology
Hamilton, NZ02-2019
Skills
- Emotional support
- Confidentiality and privacy
- Active listening
- Relationship building
- Cultural sensitivity
- Empathy and patience
- Documentation and reporting
- Excellent communication
Timeline
Family Support Worker
South Centre Anglican Care
07.2024 - 12.2024
Learning Advisor
Te Aho O Te Kura Pounamu
02.2022 - 12.2022
Administrative Manager
BDC Bricklaying Limited
02.2021 - 04.2024
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
University of Otago
Bachelor of Bi-Cultural Social Work - Social Work
Te Wananga O Aotearoa
Certificate - Health And Wellbeing
Waikato Institute of Technology
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