Christian Itigwe

I am a highly dedicated and reliable Youth Worker with a strong record of young people healthcare experience and a strong attention to detail. My ability to multitask allows me to address a wide range of young persons concerns with courtesy and professionalism.

I am a thorough professional always willing to problem solve in situations that require me to think on my feet or when working in a team. Skilled at handling difficult and tense interpersonal situations allows me to address client behaviors efficiently and safely.

I understand the importance of supporting young people with disability to be more independent in their daily lives I have good interpersonal skills and clients feel comfortable with me, especially when I need to assist them with personal hygiene. My passion when working with young people is to support growth, development, independence, and autonomy.

I am a fluent English speaker with strong verbal and written communication skills and attentive skills.

• Perform direct care to meet the physical, emotional, behavioral, and social needs of children/young people. This may include, but is not limited to personal care, housework, transport, meal preparation and social activities.
• Work collaboratively with the ITC - SD team to develop and implement strategies and plans for individual young people that address presenting issues and facilitate growth and change through the development of new skills and perspectives.
• Provide individualized support to children and young people appropriate to their needs, goals and aspirations.
• Contribute to the development of a safe, non-violent, nurturing home-like environment (both inside and outside) that supports the physical and emotional safety of each young.
• Manage challenging behaviors in line with behavior management plans, Wesley Mission Policies and Procedures and Child safety and disability frameworks.
• Ensure the dignity of each child or young person is upheld Protect and respect the wellbeing of young people and report any concerns immediately.
• Ensure required child/young person’s medications are available, stored and administered correctly.
• Report any changes in the needs of a child / young person to the House Manager immediately.
• Equip children/young people with a range of skills to support their own day to day independence.
• Help children/young people gain confidence and build community networks for support and encouragement.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

2022

• Diploma Of Mental Health, Christa College.

2020

• Diploma in Community Services, National Business Academy.

2019

• Certificate iii in Individual Support {Disability}, St Adam College Sydney.
• First Aid Certificate and CPR, CBD College, Sydney.
• NDIS Certificate
• General Health, Environmental/Safety Awareness Course.
• Manual handling and Medication Training.
• Peg Feeding and Bowel Care Training.