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Alna Kidangathuparambil Benny

Albury

Summary

As a dedicated Rehabilitation Counsellor,Mental Health and Disability Support Professional , I bring considerable experience in psychiatric social work, disability support, and counseling. I specialize in providing person-centered care, advocating for disability rights, and offering emotional support to those navigating mental health issues and life transitions.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

DISABILITY SUPPORT WORKER

Agapi Care Inc.
05.2023 - Current
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as eating, dressing, and grooming
  • Provided emotional support to individuals with physical or mental disabilities
  • Monitored client progress and reported any changes in behavior or health conditions to supervisor
  • Organized recreational and educational activities for clients according to individual needs
  • Encouraged independence by teaching skills needed for everyday life
  • Transported clients to appointments, social events, and other activities as needed
  • Maintained records of services provided, client progress, and goals achieved
  • Provided assistance in the home environment including meal preparation and light housekeeping
  • Assisted in developing self-care skills such as personal hygiene practices
  • Administered medication according to doctor's orders and monitored side effects
  • Managed challenging behaviors through positive reinforcement techniques
  • Facilitated communication between nonverbal individuals using sign language or other methods

PSYCHIATRIC SOCIAL WORKER

Mind Care Rehabilitation Centre
08.2022 - 01.2023
  • Assessment of individual cases to understand their impairment in various areas of functioning and deriving short-term psychological intervention plans
  • Organizing cultural activities for the residents

PSYCHIATRIC SOCIAL WORKER

Chaitanya Institute for Mental Health
11.2020 - 01.2022
  • Supervising overall functioning and day-to-day activities of the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Unit and Geriatric Care Unit
  • Assessment of individual cases to understand their impairments in various areas of functioning and deriving short-term psychosocial intervention and skill training
  • Responsible for planning and facilitating various individual and group-oriented therapies, such as casework, counseling, art therapy, group therapy, relaxation therapy, role plays, recreational therapy, aversion therapy, etc., with the residents who have Schizophrenia, Mood disorders, personality disorder, dementia, and substance-related disorders
  • History taking and program planning
  • Report writing, documentation, and preparation of monthly evaluation reports
  • Conducting family therapies

Education

Master of Counselling - Rehabilitation And Mental Health

La Trobe University
City Campus,Melbourne
11.2024

Master of Social Work - Medical And Psychiatry

Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit
Payyanur, Kerala
04.2020

Bachelor of Commerce - Finance

Sree Krishna College
Guruvayoor, Kerala
04.2017

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Psychosocial Assessments
  • Counseling
  • Social Skills Development
  • Emotional support & companionship
  • Mental Health Assessment
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Documentation and Report writing
  • Knowledge of disability rights and inclusion
  • Behavior monitoring
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Medication management
  • Client-Centered practices
  • Adaptability
  • Interpersonal skills

Certification

Rehabilitation Counsellor ASORC- Full membership

Mental health first aid Australia

Full Drivers Licence

NDIS Worker Screening Check

Working With Children Check

First Aid Certificate

CPR certificate


Known Languages

Malayalam
English
Hindi
Tamil

Timeline

DISABILITY SUPPORT WORKER

Agapi Care Inc.
05.2023 - Current

PSYCHIATRIC SOCIAL WORKER

Mind Care Rehabilitation Centre
08.2022 - 01.2023

PSYCHIATRIC SOCIAL WORKER

Chaitanya Institute for Mental Health
11.2020 - 01.2022

Master of Social Work - Medical And Psychiatry

Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit

Bachelor of Commerce - Finance

Sree Krishna College

Master of Counselling - Rehabilitation And Mental Health

La Trobe University

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