SARAH CODY’MANDELL
Auckland
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Whānau Support Worker (Disability Sector)
New Zealand Community Living, HCNZ
, Auckland
05.2023 - Current
- I support a teenage client with Autism and her family through helping my client with navigating challenges, emotional regulation, social interactions, anxiety and depression and goal setting
Youth Mental Health Community Support Worker
Apex Care ltd Agency
, Auckland
01.2023 - 01.2024
- I worked with organisations such as Emerge Aotearoa, Oranga Tamariki and Open Home Foundation to support youth and adults in residential services, foster homes and at starship children’s hospital with a range of mental health challenges
- I administered medication, minimised risk, and supported with daily activities and emotional troubles.
Mentor Match Program Mentor
University of Otago
01.2023 - 12.2023
- I worked with a psychology undergraduate student to provide guidance on career pathways in psychology and postgraduate study options and applications
Adult Mental Health Community Support Worker
Pact
, Dunedin
10.2022 - 01.2023
- I worked at residential and respite services within a team of support workers with clients age 18-70 living with a broad range of mental illnesses including depression, schizophrenia, anorexia nervosa, borderline personality disorder, anxiety disorder, substance abuse and more
- I administered medication, supported clients to be independent and settled escalated clients in times of crisis
Cooking Class Lead
SuperGrans Charitable Trust
08.2022 - 10.2022
- I volunteered and led cooking workshops and provided nutrition education and support to those with intellectual disabilities
Class Representative 300-level Social Psychology
University of Otago
, Dunedin
01.2022 - 07.2022
- I organised group study sessions and gathered student concerns
- On behalf of the class cohort, I presented feedback regarding course delivery at psychology department staff meetings
Support Services
Merivale Retirement Village
, Christchurch
12.2021 - 03.2022
- I Provided optimal care and support to elderly residents by maintaining a sanitary environment/home and providing company
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Health Psychology
University of Auckland
Auckland, NZ03-2026
Rural Inter-Professional Health Program -
Te Whatu Ora Hauora A Toi Bay of Plenty
Whakatāne, 04-2024
Master of Health Psychology -
University of Auckland
Auckland, NZ02-2025
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Human Nutrition
University of Otago
Dunedin12-2022
Certificate in Te Reo Māori -
Open Polytechnic TePūkenga
11-2023
Foundations In Cultural Competency -
The Ministry of Health
01.2021
Christchurch Girls High School -
Christchurch Girls High School
Christchurch01.2019
Skills
- Teamwork
- Collaboration
- Communication Written/Oral
- Clinical Interviewing
- Compassion
- Adaptability
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Analytical Thinking
- Daily living support
- Mental health assistance
- Quantitative Data Analysis SPSS software
- Communicating with a Wide Range of Clients
Accomplishments
- Kate Edgar Charitable Trust Master’s Degree Scholarship University of Auckland: To support women undergoing a Master’s degree. Based on GPA, financial circumstances, thesis topic and future endeavourers. ($8000) 2024.
- First in Course Award University of Auckland: Psychopathology and Clinical Interviewing (HLTHPSYCH 743) For the student(s) with the highest mark 2023.
- Psychology Department Academic Honor Roll University of Otago: (Top 5%) in 100, 200 and 300 level courses (PSYCH 112, PSYCH 212, PSYCH328)
- Sumner Ferrymead Foundation Health Sciences Scholarship: Funded by OA Brauer family trust for academic achievement and ambition to research the role of health behaviours and Nutrition in Mental Illness. ($5000) 2021
- New Frontiers Scholarship University of Otago: Recipient ($2500) 2020.
- Rowing: New Zealand Club Nationals Silver Medalist, South island Championships Bronze, Silver, Gold Metallist.
- Christchurch Girls High School outstanding achievement awards: Rowing, Academic
Timeline
Whānau Support Worker (Disability Sector)
New Zealand Community Living, HCNZ
05.2023 - Current
Youth Mental Health Community Support Worker
Apex Care ltd Agency
01.2023 - 01.2024
Mentor Match Program Mentor
University of Otago
01.2023 - 12.2023
Adult Mental Health Community Support Worker
Pact
10.2022 - 01.2023
Cooking Class Lead
SuperGrans Charitable Trust
08.2022 - 10.2022
Class Representative 300-level Social Psychology
University of Otago
01.2022 - 07.2022
Support Services
Merivale Retirement Village
12.2021 - 03.2022
Post Graduate Diploma - Health Psychology
University of Auckland
Rural Inter-Professional Health Program -
Te Whatu Ora Hauora A Toi Bay of Plenty
Master of Health Psychology -
University of Auckland
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Human Nutrition
University of Otago
Certificate in Te Reo Māori -
Open Polytechnic TePūkenga
Foundations In Cultural Competency -
The Ministry of Health
Christchurch Girls High School -
Christchurch Girls High School
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