Alisha Shrestha

Experienced and skilled Social Worker with a strong foundation in applying fundamental principles and standards of professional social work practice within community mental health settings. Adept at working within multidisciplinary teams to provide holistic, client-centred care while upholding professional social work standards. Strong analytical abilities in planning, evaluating, and promoting social work services, with a commitment to continuously improving client outcomes and enhancing service delivery. Passionate about supporting individuals in their mental health journeys through client-centred, evidence-based interventions. Committed to the protection and wellbeing of vulnerable populations, including children, and ensuring adherence to safeguarding practices and Work Health & Safety (WHS) standards.

Newtown Neighbourhood Centre (NNC)(Newtown, NSW)   Sep 2019 – Dec 2019

• § Developed projects and run programs for Multicultural Social Support Group named Former Yugoslavia Social Support Group where elderly people above 70 years meets and socialise at NNC twice a week.
• § Arranged lunch programs and Christmas event at Tom Foster Community Centre for elderly Former Yugoslavia Social Support Group.
• § Assisted in drop-in counter to give effective and relevant information and service to the clients from diverse background and Indigenous Australians.
• § Assisted the Community Strengthening Team with any clerical need by efficiently handling telephone calls, records management needs and correspondence.
• Coordinated project files to support community worker needs and enhance team success.
• Developed projects and run programs for children’s playgroup in collaboration with Magic Yellow Bus.

Metro Assist (Campsie, NSW)   Sep 2018 – Aug 2019

• § Assisted to run Adult Migrant Education Program (AMEP) with in CALD elderly Chinese community.
• § Assisted in new initiative from Metro Assist aimed at increasing awareness and cervical screening and breast cancer screening participation rates among women in the CALD community (especially among Nepalese community) under project funded by Breast Screen NSW.
• § Record keeping of the participants of cancer project in organisation's database management for further reporting to funding bodies.
• § Participated in training, supervision, and meetings/events conducted by the organization.

Carino Care (Rockdale, NSW)      Jan 2020 – Feb 2020

• § Assisted in the delivery of personal hygiene care and ambulating, turning, and positioning residents; and providing fresh water and nourishment between meals under supervision.
• § Used appropriate verbal and non-verbal techniques sensitively and respectfully communicate with persons of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• § Developed relationship with the elderly people and responded to the needs and requirements of the residents.
• § Monitoring the well-being of clients and reporting on their progress.
• § Maintained work operations by following policies and procedures.
• § Assisted RAO with conducting Lifestyle activities.