Arnja Martin
Mayfield,NSW
Summary
Hello, my name is Arnja. While im a full qualified Social Worker with private hospital experience, I am looking to transition back into the community and support work roles. I have experience working with clients with diverse needs., supporting the client to achieve their goals. This entails domestic assistance, personal care, community access, medication administration, manual handling inc. Ceiling hoists and slings. As a social worker I am efficient in conducting psychosocial assessments and liaising with patients, families and multidisciplinary teams to create tailored discharge plans suited to the care needs of the patient. I was the resource person for the department, as the sole Social Worker at Newcastle Private Hospital and can offer my skills with experience in Rehabilitation, Oncology, ICU, CCU, Surgical, General Medical and outpatient services. Allowing patients to achieve positive outcomes and meet their goals for a greater quality of life.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Support Worker
Hireup
Newcastle, NsW
02.2021 - Current
- Lifted, moved and adjusted clients to ambulate individuals for diverse needs.
- Administered medication according to company guidelines whilst monitoring its effectiveness.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, such as personal hygiene and meal preparation.
- Evaluated and addressed individual client needs and concerns.
- Encouraged service users to participate in social activities that promoted their physical health and mental wellbeing.
- Assisted clients with personal care, such as showering and dressing.
Social Worker
Maitland Private Hospital
Maitland, NSW
01.2024 - 02.2025
- I was working casually at Maitland Private Hospital 1 day per week before transitioning to a Full Time position.
- Implemented social service interventions to achieve treatment goals and address patient needs.
- Complete psychosocial assessments to identify areas for possible service intervention for patients to minimise re-admission.
- Adhere to organisational policies, procedures and guidelines to ensure staff and patient safety as well as compliance to professional obligations.
- Refer to government services and organise Aged Care Assessments (ACAT) to identify patients options: returning to home with supports, transition care and residential aged care placement.
- Build and maintain a positive rapport with patients, families and staff.
- Resource person.
- Facilitate family meetings.
- Case conferences.
- Provide emotional support.
- Elder abuse.
- Guardianship
Social Worker
Newcastle private hospital
New Lambton
04.2023 - 08.2024
- 4 days per week.
- Implemented social service interventions to achieve treatment goals and address patient needs.
- Complete psychosocial assessments to identify areas for possible service intervention for patients to minimise re-admission.
- Adhere to organisational policies, procedures and guidelines to ensure staff and patient safety as well as compliance to professional obligations.
- Refer to government services and organise Aged Care Assessments (ACAT) to identify patients options: returning to home with supports, transition care and residential aged care placement.
- Build and maintain a positive rapport with patients, families and staff.
- Resource person.
- Facilitate family meetings.
- Case conferences.
- Provide emotional support.
- Elder abuse.
- Guardianship.
Social Worker
Warners Bay and Lake Macquarie Provate Hospital
Warners Bay, NSW
08.2022 - 04.2023
- I was employed casually across 2 sites.
- Implemented social service interventions to achieve treatment goals and address patient needs.
- Complete psychosocial assessments to identify areas for possible service intervention for patients to minimise re-admission.
- Adhere to organisational policies, procedures and guidelines to ensure staff and patient safety as well as compliance to professional obligations.
- Refer to government services and organise Aged Care Assessments (ACAT) to identify patients options: returning to home with supports, nursing home, residential aged care.
- Build and maintain a positive rapport with patients and staff.
- Facilitate family meetings.
Support Worker
Nexxt
Toronto, NSW
01.2019 - 02.2021
- Monitored and reported changes in clients' health, behavior, and needs to supervisory staff.
- Facilitated community integration and socialization through arranging and accompanying clients on outings.
- Lifted, moved and adjusted clients to ambulate individuals for diverse needs.
- Administered medication according to company guidelines whilst monitoring its effectiveness.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to enhance clients' well-being.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, such as personal hygiene and meal preparation.
Education
Bachelor of Social Work (Honors) -
University of Newcastle
Newcastle, NSW02.2022
Skills
- Group facilitation
- Patient-centered care
- Strengths base approach
- Community referrals
- Confidential documentation and recordkeeping
- Team collaborating
- Conducting assessments
- Analytical thinking
- Decision-making
- Safety management
- Emotional support
- Medication schedules
- Bathing and grooming
- Recordkeeping proficiency
- Housekeeping skills
- Strong ethical framework
- Professional Development
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Social Worker
Maitland Private Hospital
01.2024 - 02.2025
Social Worker
Newcastle private hospital
04.2023 - 08.2024
Social Worker
Warners Bay and Lake Macquarie Provate Hospital
08.2022 - 04.2023
Support Worker
Hireup
02.2021 - Current
Support Worker
Nexxt
01.2019 - 02.2021
Bachelor of Social Work (Honors) -
University of Newcastle