Mau Feo
Manurewa,AUK
Summary
Compassionate professional with experience in residential care for tamariki and rangatahi, committed to trauma-informed practices and behavior management. Supervised daily routines ensuring safety and adherence to care plans, while fostering personal growth. Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance resident well-being through coordinated support and educational accommodations, by employing de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe environment.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Residential Youth Worker
Oranga Tamariki
Wiri
01.2010 - Current
- Supported tamariki and rangatahi in Oranga Tamariki residential care settings
- Supervised daily routines within safe, structured overnight and shift environments
- Applied de-escalation techniques during challenging behaviour and crisis situations
- Recorded incidents, progress notes, and care information accurately
- Built trust through respectful communication and trauma-informed support
- Coordinated with social workers, clinicians, and residential team members
- Promoted whānau connection through planned contact and family engagement
Residential Youth Worker
Youth Horizons Trust
Hunua
06.2002 - 01.2010
- Supervised daily routines within safe, structured overnight and shift environments
- Followed care plans, safety procedures, and residential house rules
- Built trust through respectful communication and trauma-informed support
- Coordinated with social workers, clinicians, and residential team members
- Worked closely with local schools to provide special accommodations related to academics or extracurricular activities for students living in residential care settings.
Education
James Cook High School
ManurewaSkills
- Trauma-informed care
- De-escalation techniques
- Incident reporting
- Care planning
- Behavior management
- Mental health support
- Behavioral interventions
- Conflict resolution
- Life skills teaching
- Positive reinforcement
- First aid and CPR
- Educational support
- Active listening
- Cultural awareness
- Relationship building
- Self-care practices
- Mentoring
Timeline
Residential Youth Worker
Oranga Tamariki
01.2010 - Current
Residential Youth Worker
Youth Horizons Trust
06.2002 - 01.2010
James Cook High School