Invested Social Worker dedicated to forming trusting relationships and advocating for best interest of clients. Expertise in Social Work. Respectful and compassionate professional offering thirty-year background serving community by providing guidance for clients in need.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Worker
Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand (HBDHB)
Hastings, Hawkes Bay
09.2020 - Current
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.
Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behaviour modification.
Explained medical care options to help families make informed healthcare decisions.
Assessed clients for abuse and neglect
Practice Leader
DOVE HB
NAPIER, Hawkes Bay
10.2013 - 09.2020
Performed needs and cultural evaluations to strengthen improvements at all organizational levels.
Presented reports highlighted proposed changes regarding performance and efficiency enhancement.
Completed interviews with potential employees to identify strengths, weakness and potential problems.
Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Education
Level Six Diploma - Social Work
Te Kaiawhena Ahumahi
Wellington, NZ
2000
Skills
Case Needs Assessment
Crisis Intervention
Discharge Planning
Treatment Planning
Inpatient Services
Best Practices and Standards
Social Perceptiveness
Domestic Violence Training
Clinical Supervision
Abuse and Neglect Reporting
Conflict Resolution
Clinical Social Worker (CSW)
Timeline
Social Worker
Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand (HBDHB)
09.2020 - Current
Practice Leader
DOVE HB
10.2013 - 09.2020
Level Six Diploma - Social Work
Te Kaiawhena Ahumahi
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