Manali Thakkar
Idea Services Hamilton
Hamilton,WKO
18
Years of experience
1
Certification
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.
Work History
Diversional Therapist
6 Years- 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
6 Years 5 Months- 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.
Student counsellor guidance
9 Months- Developed individualized counseling plans to address student needs and promote academic success.
- Facilitated education on stress management ,anxiety ,Grief and effective study techniques for diverse student populations.
- Collaborated with faculty to identify at-risk students and implement intervention strategies.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate student mental health, performance, and engagement levels.
Āctivities Co Ordinator
1 Year- 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
6 Years 2 Months- 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
Advance Diploma Business Managment - Management
Level 3 - Health Care Management
BBA - Business Managment
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
- Health & safety certificate level 2
- Trauma based Training (one day)
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Full Professional
Punjabi
Limited Working
Gujarati
Native or Bilingual
Marathi
Limited Working
Timeline
Student counsellor guidance
Mangakotukutuku Collage
02.2026 - 11.2026Read More
Diversional Therapist
Te Awalife Care Village
09.2020 - CurrentRead More
Community Support Worker
Idea Services Hamilton
04.2020 - CurrentRead More
Āctivities Co Ordinator
Selvwyn Foundation
04.2019 - 04.2020Read More
Care Co Ordinator
Springdene Nursing Home
02.2009 - 04.2015Read More
Careerforce
Diversional Therapist from Therapist
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Regent International Education Group
Advance Diploma Business Managment from Management
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AABPS School of Health & Wellbeing
Level 3 from Health Care Management
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M.S. University
BBA from Business Managment
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