IVA LAULU
17 Rimu Road,Manurewa
Summary
Dedicated Social Worker with 5 year’s experience demonstrating a strong commitment to serving the Pacific Community, dealing with family and individuals counselling, crisis intervention and community outreach. Extremely capable and compassionate individual with extensive experience in elderly caregiving. Hard-working, honest, able to take initiative and go beyond the expectations of employer. Enthusiastic to get a caregiver position at a private household utilizing qualifications and caregiving skills to provide the client with the best of comfort and safety.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Woker
Barnardos Early Learning Centre
02.2020 - Current
- Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure appropriate care coordination and resource allocation for clients.
- Educated families on available community resources, connecting them with essential services such as housing assistance, financial aid, or healthcare providers.
- Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
- Maintained accurate case documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and facilitating informed decision-making by team members.
- Improved client well-being by conducting comprehensive assessments and developing tailored intervention plans.
- Conducted home visits to assess living environment and facilitate access to necessary resources.
- Promoted a culture of self-care and professional development among colleagues, fostering a supportive work environment that encouraged ongoing growth and learning.
Volunteer
Vintage Shops Age Concern Oppshop
01.2018 - Current
- Helping to sort out clothes, shoes, etc
- Cleaning
- Packing
- Shifting the furniture
- Putting prize on the good
CAREGIVER HEALTH CARE ASSISTANCE
Waimarie private hospital
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Looking after the elderly
- Personal care includes bathing, grooming, and dressing up
- Dishing the meal appropriately, feeding the senior if required, cleaning the dishes
- Keeping the kitchen in its best possible state
Education
Bachelor of Social Work -
Manukau Institute of Technology
01.2019
Certificate in First Aid -
NMIT (Mangere)
01.2017
Certificate in Community Support Services Care for the Older Person -L4 -
NMIT (Mangere)
01.2017
Certificate in Heath Disability and Aged Support (Core Competencies)- L3 -
NMIT (Mangere)
01.2017
Certificate in Health & Wellbeing Promotion -
NMIT (Mangere)
01.2017
Skills
- Elderly Care
- Activity Accompaniment
- Bathing Assistance
- Grooming Assistance
- Dressing Assistance
- Toileting Assistance
- Care Plan Preparation
- Medication Monitoring
- First Aid
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Emergency Handling
- Compassionate Attitude
Relevantexperiencesskills
- Responsible to look after elderly ensuring safety for them.
- Accompany elderly during their activities, board games, arts & crafts and sports.
- Responsible to care them while bathing, grooming and dressing.
- Responsible to look after them while toileting.
- Prepare their care plans daily and monitoring their medications.
- Over 5 years’ experience in caregiving.
- First aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Warm, Loving and caring attitude.
- Able to handle emergency and unforeseen situation.
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading
- Listening to Music
- Sports
- Cooking
- Spending time with my family
- Playing cards
Languages
English
Full Professional
Samoan
Full Professional
Timeline
Social Woker
Barnardos Early Learning Centre
02.2020 - Current
Volunteer
Vintage Shops Age Concern Oppshop
01.2018 - Current
CAREGIVER HEALTH CARE ASSISTANCE
Waimarie private hospital
01.2015 - 01.2017
Certificate in First Aid -
NMIT (Mangere)
Certificate in Community Support Services Care for the Older Person -L4 -
NMIT (Mangere)
Certificate in Heath Disability and Aged Support (Core Competencies)- L3 -
NMIT (Mangere)
Certificate in Health & Wellbeing Promotion -
NMIT (Mangere)
Bachelor of Social Work -
Manukau Institute of Technology
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