Andrea Hewitson
Blenheim
Summary
Invested Social Worker dedicated to forming trusting relationships and advocating for best interest of clients. Expertise in hospital inpatient physical health social work. Respectful and compassionate professional offering 10-years health professional background, serving community by providing guidance for clients and their whanau.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Social Worker
Te Whatu Ora
11.2013 - Current
- Improved client well-being by conducting comprehensive assessments and developing tailored intervention plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure appropriate care coordination and resource allocation for clients.
- Advocated for clients'' rights, navigating complex systems to secure necessary resources and benefits.
- Maintained accurate case documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and facilitating informed decision-making by team members.
- Increased client engagement in treatment plans by building trusting relationships through empathetic listening and consistent support.
- Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
- Advocated for clients to assure respected rights and wishes.
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan.
- Assisted clients with navigating and accessing social services such as housing and medical care.
- De-escalated stressful situations through individual and family crisis interventions.
- Monitored clients' progress and adapted treatment plans to meet changing needs.
- Conducted home visits to assess family dynamics, providing guidance on effective communication strategies and conflict resolution techniques.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Applied Social Science
Wintec
Hamilton, NZ11.2012
Skills
- Crisis Intervention
- Case Documentation
- Discharge Planning
- Capacity Building
- Client Advocacy
- Psychosocial Assessment
- Client Documentation
- Client Confidentiality
- Intervention Planning
- Staff Development
- Attention to Detail
- Case Management
- Efficient Under Pressure
- Compassionate
- Social Services
- Biopsychosocial Assessments
- Conflict Resolution
- Solution-Based Interventions
- Elder care knowledge
- Family dynamics understanding
Timeline
Registered Social Worker
Te Whatu Ora
11.2013 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Applied Social Science
Wintec
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