Rina Timu
Matakana Island,Tauranga
Summary
Seasoned Disability and Mental Health Support Worker from Te Tomika Trust, adept in motivational interviewing and multicultural competence. Excelled in crisis management and enhanced client independence through innovative treatment plans. Demonstrated leadership in promoting mental health awareness, achieving significant progress in community outreach and client engagement.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Disability and Mental Health Support Worker
Te Tomika Trust
Tauranga South, Tauranga
07.2023 - 10.2024
- Responded promptly to crisis calls from clients or family members.
- Assisted patients in developing life skills for improved independence.
- Performed outreach activities within the community to promote mental health awareness.
- Developed and optimized treatment plans to help clients continue to progress.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care and progress.
- Created client treatment plans based on assessments and goals.
- Provided mental health support services to members and families.
Bale Store Worker
North Island Mussels
Greerton, Tauranga
01.2023 - 07.2024
- Loaded and unloaded items from machines and conveyors.
- Followed safety protocols while operating equipment and handling materials.
- Attached identification labels to finished packaged items or stamped lot number and shipping destination information on containers.
- Sorted and packaged products to prepare for processing or shipment.
- Loaded and unloaded product from trucks, trailers, or other containers.
Food and Beverage Supervisor
Fitzroy Island Resort
Cairns, Australia
05.2015 - 01.2020
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations in the kitchen and dining areas.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Followed proper food receiving, storage and preparation techniques to maintain ingredient and dish quality.
- Observed food safety and sanitation protocols to reduce germ spread.
- Investigated customer complaints promptly and took corrective action as needed.
Education
Level 4 - Level 4 Manaakitangata in Social Services
Te Wananga O Aotearoa
Tauranga12-2023
Skills
- Multicultural competence
- Motivational interviewing
- Anger management
- Therapeutic recreation
- Vocational support
- Individualized service plans
- Life skills coaching
- Supportive housing
- De-escalation techniques
- Client engagement
- Self-care techniques
- Boundary setting
Affiliations
- I love to sing
- I love to uplift the wairua of others
Timeline
Disability and Mental Health Support Worker
Te Tomika Trust
07.2023 - 10.2024
Bale Store Worker
North Island Mussels
01.2023 - 07.2024
Food and Beverage Supervisor
Fitzroy Island Resort
05.2015 - 01.2020
Level 4 - Level 4 Manaakitangata in Social Services
Te Wananga O Aotearoa
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