Ruby Heaton
Christchurch,Templeton
Summary
Tēnā koe, my name is Ruby Heaton. I am a Psychology Graduate with experience as a youth worker who is enthusiastic about engaging in meaningful work within the realm of psychology. I have a strong foundation in Psychology gained through my Honours studies and am eager to apply my knowledge to best support individuals in achieving happy and healthy lifestyles.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Residential Youth Worker
Barnardo's
01.2022 - Current
- Oversaw daily routines of youth in placement and delivered services related to basic needs
- Documented child progress, reporting extreme changes in behaviour
- Reported incidents that negatively affected child safety
- Worked closely with team members to meet a high standard of general resident wellbeing.
Kairuruku Whare Kaupapa Rakatahi - Youth Transition Home (YTH) Supervisor
Methodist Mission Southern
07.2021 - 12.2022
- Oversaw daily routines of youth in placement and delivered services related to basic needs
- Documented child progress, reporting extreme changes in behaviour
- Mentored and supported young people undergoing significant mental distress
- Reported incidents that negatively affected child safety
- Worked closely with team members to meet a high standard of general resident wellbeing.
Kaiako Kōhukahuka Rakitahi - Relieving ECE Teacher
Little Citizens Early Learning Centre
12.2021 - 12.2022
- Taught children foundational skills in colours, shapes and letters
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques
- Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instruct in other social development behaviours.
Administrative Support
ENGAGE
02.2022 - 04.2022
- Assisted with special projects supporting self-regulation skills in New Zealand early childhood education and primary school settings
- Completed tasks involving digital filing and document management protocols
- Developed effective time management and task prioritisation skills whilst working from home.
Retail Assistant
Urban Beach
11.2019 - 02.2020
- Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders, and gift card activations.
- Conducted product demonstrations to highlight features and redirect objections to positive aspects.
- General management of opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
Retail Assistant
Stirling Sports
11.2018 - 02.2019
- Managed cash register operations using POS system and processed sales and returns.
- Counted cash, made change and stored coupons to keep organised and balanced cash register drawer
- Monitored sales floor to identify customers in need of assistance and merchandise requiring replenishment.
Volunteer
SPCA
01.2017 - 11.2018
- Collaborated with others by contributing time, effort and care to advance needs or further missions.
- Worked with the animals, cleaning cages and tending to general animal wellbeing.
Education
Bachelor of Arts with Honours - Psychology
University of Canterbury
10.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Otago
08.2022
NCEA Levels 1, 2 & 3 -
Nelson Collage For Girls
09.2018
Skills
- Conflict mediation
- Client relationship management
- Interdisciplinary teamwork
- Active listening
- First Aid/CPR
- Crisis response
- Special needs familiarity
- Mental health support
- Individualized support
- Critical thinking
Certification
- CPI foundations
- Mental Health First Aid
- St Johns online certification
- Safety First Fire Warden
- Safety First online certification
- Workplace First Aid
- Meditrain Certification
- Nelson Surf Life saving certificate
Accomplishments
- 2018 Nelson Collage for Girls Head Student Team Member
- 2018 Whangamoa House Captain
- Completed the CACTUS fitness program twice
- 2017 and 2018 New Zealand Underwater Hockey National Bronze Medal (Senior Grade)
- 2017 and 2018 New Zealand Central Zone Underwater Hockey Silver Medal (Senior Grade)
- 2016 Nelson Underwater Hockey A team Vice Captain (Junior grade)
- 2015 and 2016 New Zealand central zone Underwater Hockey Gold medals (Junior grade)
- 2015 and 2016 New Zealand National Underwater Hockey bronze medals (Junior grade)
- 2015-2018 South Island Underwater Hockey team
References
- Phill Hemopo, Co-ordinator YTH Ōtepoti, Kairuruku Whare - Kaupapa Rakatahi, Youth Transition House, Ōtepoti (Dunedin), 0274916733, phillh@mmsouth.org.nz
- Mike Cooney, Youth supervisor YTH Ōtepoti, Kairuruku Whare - Kaupapa Rakatahi, Youth Transition House, Ōtepoti (Dunedin), 0210436027
Timeline
Administrative Support
ENGAGE
02.2022 - 04.2022
Residential Youth Worker
Barnardo's
01.2022 - Current
Kaiako Kōhukahuka Rakitahi - Relieving ECE Teacher
Little Citizens Early Learning Centre
12.2021 - 12.2022
Kairuruku Whare Kaupapa Rakatahi - Youth Transition Home (YTH) Supervisor
Methodist Mission Southern
07.2021 - 12.2022
Retail Assistant
Urban Beach
11.2019 - 02.2020
Retail Assistant
Stirling Sports
11.2018 - 02.2019
Volunteer
SPCA
01.2017 - 11.2018
Bachelor of Arts with Honours - Psychology
University of Canterbury
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Otago
NCEA Levels 1, 2 & 3 -
Nelson Collage For Girls
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