Te Wai Ripaki-Ruri
Support Worker
Whakatane,BOP
Summary
Experienced Support Worker 9 years assisting PWS, (People We Support) with various daily living needs at home. Skilled at offering attentive care to PWS, by managing health needs, helping with personal grooming, carrying out light housekeeping and preparing meals. Accomplished communicator when supporting client's needs, documenting information and interacting with the wider Community. Organized, reliable and successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Reliable employee seeking Community Support Work and excellent communication and good judgment.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Support Worker
IDEA Services, IHC
Whakatane
10.2013 - Current
- Many of the people I support have learning disabilities compounded with challenging behavior's, as well as ongoing social issues
- This includes people on the Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- They all find it very difficult communicating and interacting with others, and this is where I come in
- By showing them respect, letting them know that they are valued and giving them time to process what they would want to happen for themselves
- Being a part of enabling them to lead more fulfilling lives is hugely rewarding
- It takes a lot of time and patience, but it is definitely rewarding.
E Tu Delegate
E Tu Union
Whakatane
01.2016 - Current
- represent E tū members in your workplace
- recruit new members, activists, and leaders
- engage with members and get them involved to build a better workplace
- be actively involved in bargaining collective agreements and other union activities
- keep yourself and your colleagues informed about current union matters
- Handled challenging situations with ease.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Representative
Central Region Maori Advisory Group, IDEA Services
01.2015 - 01.2019
- IHC) I represented Taupo, Rotorua, Whakatane, Opotiki as part of the Central Region Maori Advisory Group
- Our goals and objectives are inherent in the “Idea Services Regional Bi-cultural Plans”
- The aim of this group is to support the organization’s core values of empowerment, inclusion, support and responsiveness towards Maori with an intellectual disability.
Literacy & Numeracy Support Tutor
REAP
Whakatane
01.2012 - 01.2013
- I mainly worked one on one with supporting students
- I had to be flexible with my agenda as quite often ‘walk-ins’ would take priority over scheduled plans
- For example, two kaumatua from Ruatoki wanting help to fill in a passport application and when they realized I could communicate with them in te reo, they felt more at ease.
- Monitored status of students requiring special attention.
- Provided planned objectives and instruction for struggling adult readers.
Learner Licence Tutor
REAP
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Eastbay REAP, Whakatane
- Supported Learner Licence Preparation workshops in numerous parts of the Eastern Bay mainly in a voluntary capacity
- Dealing with some rangatahi who were never encouraged to better themselves could be quite challenging at times, but I found that when we began and ended each workshop with a karakia, things tended to go more smoothly
- With our rangatahi, we need to look at the person, not the behaviour in order to get the best that we can from and for them.
Election Officer
01.2011
- Based at Te Kura O Te Teko, I was responsible for the Maori component of the Election where people could speak to me in te reo Maori regarding any issues they had with filling out their ballot.
Collector Waiariki
Census NZ
Whakatane
01.2011 - 01.2011
- Worked within the boundaries of Te Teko, Te Mahoe, Waiohau, Galatea and eastern outskirts of Murupara to deliver census packs to households
- Many whanau were living in isolated areas, sometimes homes could only be accessed by foot
- Understanding maps was necessary as the whole area had to be divided up to ensure that no household was overlooked
- Many families within my allocated area had English as their second language
- Because of this, I was entrusted with both language packs.
Trustee
Board of, Whenua Hauora Incorporation Murupara
01.2010
- My role involved ensuring that the services the hauora offered were aimed at positive outcomes for the community, iwi, hapu and whanau
- This included negotiations and working alongside several providers i.e Poutiri Trust (Maori Development Organisation), CAYAD (Community Action On Youth & Drug).
Education
Non Crisis Intervention Program - Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Program
Non Crisis Intervention
Whakatane, BOP 01.2021 - 01.2021
St John Ambulance First Aid -
St John
05.2021 - 06.2021
New Zealand Certificate in Health & Wellbeing (Advanced Support) Level 4 -
NZCH
01.2020 - 07.2020
Red Cross First Aid -
Red Cross First Aid
02.2020 - 03.2020
National Certificate in Health, Disability, and Aged Support Foundation Skill Careerforce te toi pukenga -
NCH
01.2017 - 10.2017
Certificate in Money Management. Te Wananga Aotearoa - undefined
Certificate of Completion Unit Standard 4098 L4 - undefined
REAP - undefined
Mental Health Learning Program Developmental Stages and ‘Normal - undefined
Skills
Teamwork and Collaboration
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Success is not final; failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.
Winston S. Churchill
Timeline
St John Ambulance First Aid -
St John
05.2021 - 06.2021
Non Crisis Intervention Program - Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Program
Non Crisis Intervention
01.2021 - 01.2021
Red Cross First Aid -
Red Cross First Aid
02.2020 - 03.2020
New Zealand Certificate in Health & Wellbeing (Advanced Support) Level 4 -
NZCH
01.2020 - 07.2020
National Certificate in Health, Disability, and Aged Support Foundation Skill Careerforce te toi pukenga -
NCH
01.2017 - 10.2017
E Tu Delegate
E Tu Union
01.2016 - Current
Representative
Central Region Maori Advisory Group, IDEA Services
01.2015 - 01.2019
Support Worker
IDEA Services, IHC
10.2013 - Current
Literacy & Numeracy Support Tutor
REAP
01.2012 - 01.2013
Election Officer
01.2011
Collector Waiariki
Census NZ
01.2011 - 01.2011
Trustee
Board of, Whenua Hauora Incorporation Murupara
01.2010
Learner Licence Tutor
REAP
01.2009 - 01.2012
Certificate in Money Management. Te Wananga Aotearoa - undefined
Certificate of Completion Unit Standard 4098 L4 - undefined
REAP - undefined
Mental Health Learning Program Developmental Stages and ‘Normal - undefined
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