ANAGHA SHAJU
Auckland
Summary
Motivated social worker student with a passion for community health. Seeks to create a collaborative environment promoting independence and social acceptance for clients and their families. Experienced in providing recovery-focused initiatives for individuals seeking housing and accommodation, as well as those diagnosed with mental health and complex disability conditions. Currently seeking a learning opportunity in the social sector to contribute knowledge, skills, and personal attributes in promoting client recovery within community settings.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
4044
4044
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Support Worker
Spectrum care
10.2024 - Current
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Liaised with healthcare teams to deliver and manage care in patient homes.
- Developed individual care plans for each service user and monitored progress against these plans.
Mental Health Home Coordinator
Mash Trust
07.2023 - 09.2024
- Ensure household standards are met
- Review and update support plans of clients and qualitative initiatives are implemented
- Update monthly documentations
- Supervising clients to ensure their safety and well-being
Complex Disability Support Worker
SILC Disability Service
03.2023 - 06.2023
- Tracked patient or client care and followed through to provide service effectiveness.
- Assisted individuals in performing wide range of housekeeping functions to develop levels of ability.
- Developed strategies to help individuals cope with their disability.
Healthcare Assistant
BOPDHB (TAURANGA HOSPITAL)
12.2021 - 02.2023
- Prepared beds and equipment for use by healthcare professionals.
- Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
Mental Health Worker
Emerge Aotearoa (PLACEMENT)
06.2021 - 12.2021
- Created client treatment plans based on assessments and goals
- Developed and optimized treatment plans to help clients continue to progress
- Assessed mental and physical conditions of clients by consulting with professionals, conducting interviews and completing assessments
Mental Health Worker
Te Manu Toroa (PLACEMENT)
11.2020 - 01.2021
- Educated and mentored clients from the organizations on variety of mental health conditions, including bipolar disorder and depression
- Compiled community resources for housing to assist patients with mental health or substance abuse recovery
Education
MASTERS (LEVEL 9) - MASTERS OF Applied SOCIAL WORK (Ongoing)
MASSEY UNIVERSITY
BACHELORS DEDREE (LEVEL 7) - BACHELORS OF COMMUNITY HEALTH (MENTAL HEALTH)
TOI OHOMAI INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
ONLINE COURSE - CHILDHOOD TRAUMA AND YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH
UNIVERSITY OF AUCKLAND
Skills
- Tracking client progress
- Safety and risk assessment
- Consistency
- Ability to remain calm in crisis
- patient evaluation
- Strong work ethic
- Quick learner
- Health promotions
- Strong communication skills
- Dedicated and consistent in work
- Can adapt to changes
- Confidentiality
My Education
MASTERS (LEVEL 9) | MASTERS OF SOCIAL WORK (Ongoing) MASSEY UNIVERSITY, Auckland
November 2021
BACHELORS DEDREE (LEVEL 7) | BACHELORS OF COMMUNITY HEALTH (MENTAL HEALTH)
TOI OHOMAI INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, TAURANGA
July 2021
ONLINE COURSE | CHILDHOOD TRAUMA AND YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH
UNIVERSITY OF AUCKLAND, ONLINE LEARNING CERTIFICATES ON COMPLETEING ONLINE COURSE
References
- Alexandra Baker, Manager of Nursing Bureau, Tauranga Hospital, Alexandra.Baker@bopdhb.govt.nz, 075798490
- Jithin Thomas, Duty Manager of Nursing Bureau, 02108387606
- Smitha Sankar, Social Worker, Oranga Tamariki, Hamilton, Smithajoju80@gmail.com, 0211590542
I hereby declare that the above- mentioned information is correct and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. Thank you for considering my application. I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours sincerely,
ANAGHA SHAJU
Timeline
Senior Support Worker
Spectrum care
10.2024 - Current
Mental Health Home Coordinator
Mash Trust
07.2023 - 09.2024
Complex Disability Support Worker
SILC Disability Service
03.2023 - 06.2023
Healthcare Assistant
BOPDHB (TAURANGA HOSPITAL)
12.2021 - 02.2023
Mental Health Worker
Emerge Aotearoa (PLACEMENT)
06.2021 - 12.2021
Mental Health Worker
Te Manu Toroa (PLACEMENT)
11.2020 - 01.2021
MASTERS (LEVEL 9) - MASTERS OF Applied SOCIAL WORK (Ongoing)
MASSEY UNIVERSITY
BACHELORS DEDREE (LEVEL 7) - BACHELORS OF COMMUNITY HEALTH (MENTAL HEALTH)
TOI OHOMAI INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
ONLINE COURSE - CHILDHOOD TRAUMA AND YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH
UNIVERSITY OF AUCKLAND