Manali Thakkar
1/25 Willoughby Street,WKO
Summary
Community support professional with track record of fostering positive relationships and providing meaningful assistance to individuals in need. Skilled in developing personalized support plans and addressing unique challenges. Team-oriented, adaptable, and reliable with strong focus on achieving impactful results.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Diversional Therapist
Te Awalife Care Village
09.2020 - Current
- Assisted clients in identifying personal goals and developing treatment plans.
- Supported therapeutic sessions through active listening and empathy.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic client care.
- Engaged with whanau to plan & design an Activities plan in order to improve service users mental,physical ,emotional& spiritual wellbeing .
- Manage risk assessment plan .
- Be part of Audit .
Community Support Worker
Idea Services Hamilton
04.2020 - Current
- Facilitated access to community resources for individuals with disabilities and their families.
- Developed personalized support plans in collaboration with clients and interdisciplinary teams.
- Provided emotional support and crisis intervention during challenging situations for clients.
- Coordinated recreational activities to enhance social skills and community engagement among participants.
- personal care and safe eating & drinking plan for individual .
- Trained junior staff on best practices for client interaction and support strategies.
- Monitored client progress, documenting changes to ensure effective service delivery and compliance.
- Advocated on behalf of clients to secure necessary services and improve quality of life.
Āctivities Co Ordinator
Selvwyn Foundation
04.2019 - 04.2020
- Developed engaging activity programs to enhance participant involvement and satisfaction.
- Coordinated logistics for events, ensuring timely setup and resource availability.
- Facilitated communication between staff and participants to promote a collaborative environment.
- Implemented feedback mechanisms to assess program effectiveness and drive improvements.
- Monitored budget allocations for activities, ensuring adherence to financial guidelines and constraints.
- Coordinated, planned, developed and implemented activities designed to enrich lives of assisted living residents.
Care Co Ordinator
Springdene Nursing Home
02.2009 - 04.2015
- Coordinated patient care plans, ensuring seamless communication among healthcare providers and families.
- Assessed patient needs and developed individualized care strategies to enhance health outcomes.
- Facilitated access to resources, including referrals to specialists and community services.
- Monitored patient progress, adjusting care plans based on ongoing evaluations and feedback.
- Led training sessions for new staff on care coordination best practices and organizational policies.
- Used company software and databases to maintain records of services performed and patient conditions.
- Conducted regular evaluations of care plan effectiveness, making necessary adjustments based on feedback from patients and providers.
Education
Diversional Therapist - Therapist
Careerforce
New Zealand 07-2020
Advance Diploma Business Managment - Management
Regent International Education Group
Auckland 02-2017
Level 3 - Health Care Management
AABPS School of Health & Wellbeing
London 03-2010
BBA - Business Managment
M.S. University
India 02-2002
Skills
- Behavioural support
- Disability awareness
- Individualized support
- Problem-solving
- Client needs assessments
- Personal care assistance
- Documentation management
- Effective communication
Certification
- First Aid Training
- Health & Safety Representative at idea services across hamilton
- Moving & Handling Certificate
- Dementia & Advance Dementia Training
- Voluntary work at SHAMA Ethnic Women's Trust
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Full Professional
Punjabi
Limited Working
Gujarati
Native or Bilingual
Marathi
Limited Working
Timeline
Diversional Therapist
Te Awalife Care Village
09.2020 - Current
Community Support Worker
Idea Services Hamilton
04.2020 - Current
Āctivities Co Ordinator
Selvwyn Foundation
04.2019 - 04.2020
Care Co Ordinator
Springdene Nursing Home
02.2009 - 04.2015
Diversional Therapist - Therapist
Careerforce
Advance Diploma Business Managment - Management
Regent International Education Group
Level 3 - Health Care Management
AABPS School of Health & Wellbeing
BBA - Business Managment
M.S. University
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