VENKIDESH VENUGOPAL
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills and experienced in clinical social work and mental health with a proven ability to communicate effectively, adapt to new challenges, and work collaboratively within a team.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Support Worker
Ballymena Home
07.2024 - Current
- Enhanced patient well-being by providing empathetic and compassionate support in daily activities.
- To maintain a clean and hygienic work environment.
- Promoted a safe environment for patients by monitoring behaviour and implementing safety protocols when necessary.
- Improved patient outcomes with accurate documentation of mental health symptoms and progress.
- Documented client progress in confidential files.
- Administered prescribed medications to clients ensuring accurate dosage and follow their outcome.
Clinical Social Work Intern
Metro Mind Center for Neuropsychiatry
05.2023 - 06.2023
- Providing individualized case management for patients
- Delivering educational sessions on substance abuse prevention and awareness
- Organizing recreational and leisure activities for hospitalized individuals
- Facilitating group discussions among patients and interns
- Implementing cognitive enhancement exercises to promote mental acuity and growth among patients
Volunteer
DYUTI 2023, International Health Conference
01.2023
- Assisted with special events and programs
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others
- Participated in volunteer orientations and training sessions to learn about organizational changes and mission updates
Clinical Social Work Intern
ST Georges's High School
01.2023 - 02.2023
- Providing one-on-one and group counselling sessions to students
- Leading classroom guidance lessons to support students' development
- Partnering closely with school staff to ensure coordinated support for students
- Engaging with community resources to enhance student services
- Participating in and observing school-wide events and activities
Clinical Social Work Intern
Akavoor High School
09.2022 - 11.2022
- Developed individual treatment plans and provided counselling to students
- Participated in clinical supervision done by the mentor to maintain professional development
- Facilitated therapy sessions between children to remediate conflict and build healthy relationships
Education
Post Graduate Diploma in Management - Health
Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology
06.2025
PG Diploma in Clinical Social Work - Social Work
Rajagiri College of Social Sciences
Kochi, Kerala06.2023
Bachelor of Commerce With Computer Applications - Accounting And Finance
St Thomas College, Palai
Pala, Kottayam, Kerala06.2021
Skills
- Compassion and Empathy
- Problem-Solving
- Flexibility and Adaptability
- Communication
- Companionship
- Hardworking
- Cultural Sensitivity
Certification
Working with whānau
Working with Māori
Trauma-informed and responsive approaches
Tātou tātou being with people and whānau
References
- Nicole Mattock, Manager, Ballymena Home, nicole@ballymenahome.co.nz, +64 221729570
- Dr. Rajeev S.P, Assistant Professor, Rajagiri College of Social Sciences, Kochi, India, rajeev@rajagiri.edu, +91 98478 91414
- Rohan M Nair, Social Worker, Te Whatu Ora, New Zealand, rohan.nair@waikatodhb.health.nz, +64 225806076
LICENSE
NZ Full Driver's License
Timeline
Mental Health Support Worker
Ballymena Home
07.2024 - Current
Clinical Social Work Intern
Metro Mind Center for Neuropsychiatry
05.2023 - 06.2023
Volunteer
DYUTI 2023, International Health Conference
01.2023
Clinical Social Work Intern
ST Georges's High School
01.2023 - 02.2023
Clinical Social Work Intern
Akavoor High School
09.2022 - 11.2022
PG Diploma in Clinical Social Work - Social Work
Rajagiri College of Social Sciences
Bachelor of Commerce With Computer Applications - Accounting And Finance
St Thomas College, Palai
Working with whānau
Working with Māori
Trauma-informed and responsive approaches
Tātou tātou being with people and whānau
Post Graduate Diploma in Management - Health
Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology
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