I am motivated and invested to start my social worker journey by forming trusting relationships and advocating for the best interests of clients. I prioritize cultivating a safe and culturally appropriate practice that will offer support by utilizing a variety of resources so that the client's needs are met. I am seeking a work environment that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. As well as being involved with a passionate team that provides space for further learning and new experiences to collect in my kete of practice. Some attributes that I consider myself to have that will positively aid me in this position are compassion, eagerness to learn, hard work, and adaptability.
In this placement I worked along a community based social work team that supported adults who were handling both physical health and social needs.
Assisted and supported children with autism in participation in activities and learning in their early childhood setting as well as fulfilled the goals set for the child/children by both the Preschool and other support workers involved.
Spent time learning with social workers in schools within this organisation on conducting appropriate case notes, risk assessments, and rapport building with the whanau and children.
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Relation: Bee Hamiltion- Owner and Manager of Spotted Frog Preschool
Email: admin@spottedfrog.co.nz
Mobile: 021947009
Relation: Liza Zapata- ME family services (Management Team leader)
Email: Liza@mefsc.org.nz
Mobile: 021792030
Relation: Tim Holdaway- Placement field educator
Email: THoldaway@adhb.govt.nz
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Relation: Pippa Dawnson- Placement Supervisor
Email: PDawson@adhb.govt.nz
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