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Work History
Education
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Hobbies and Interests
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Kim Wilkinson

Kim Wilkinson

Auckland,AUK

Summary

I am a trustworthy, responsible and confident person who enjoys interacting with, and who relates well to a diverse range of people.

I am passionate about empowering others to bring out the best in them and to enable them to lead meaningful and fulfilling lives.

I am enthusiastic to learn new things and willing to accept challenges.

I am able to work well in group situations and independently, too. I am a physically fit New Zealand resident with a full driver's license.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Healthcare Support Worker

Odyssey House Counties Manukau
02.2023 - Current

-Supporting residents with their daily Therapeutic community experience while ensuring that lifestyle changes can be accomplished.

-Documentation of progress both personal and group facilitated.

- Coordinated with community resources and organizations for additional support services.

-Spending time with residents sharing AOD recovery concepts.

-Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and their families.


AOD Retreat Assistance/Detox Support

The Retreat NZ
04.2019 - 01.2023
  • Supporting residents/whaiora during their initial 12 step program of recovery from alcohol and other drugs while sharing my own personal journey and inspiring hope.
  • Supporting prescribed medication deliverance on a daily basis in both primary care and social detox.
  • Supporting residents with appointments, facilitating educational groups and meetings, outings and visits, daily log documentation, recruiting enquiries, program plans etc.

Landscape & Garden

Self Employed Small Business
10.2009 - Current

I have a small business of which I work on a casual basis to organize a couple of staff and their work load.

After being a florist for many years I branched out into landscape gardening which is and has been a good balance for me while working in the Mental health and addiction field.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Health And Wellbeing

Open Polytechnic of New Zealand
Lower Hutt, NZ

Skills

  • First aid and safety
  • Recreational Activities
  • Care Plan Management
  • Client Support
  • Vitals Monitoring and Documentation
  • Problem Identification
  • Injury Prevention
  • Client Education
  • Relationship Building
  • Behavioral Management

Hobbies and Interests

  • Spending time with family and friends
  • Fellowship
  • Travel
  • Photography
  • Spending time in nature
  • NZ rugby, softball, and netball
  • Interior design

Timeline

Healthcare Support Worker

Odyssey House Counties Manukau
02.2023 - Current

AOD Retreat Assistance/Detox Support

The Retreat NZ
04.2019 - 01.2023

Landscape & Garden

Self Employed Small Business
10.2009 - Current

Some College (No Degree) - Health And Wellbeing

Open Polytechnic of New Zealand
Kim Wilkinson