Balpreet Kaur
Shepparton,Australia
Summary
Hardworking, professional, and service-orientated individual with experience in The Orange Door (Child wellbeing/ Family Violence) NDIS intake worker, aged care, support work and social services. Highly qualified with a Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing), Bachelor of Nursing and Master of Social Work (Qualifying). Demonstrated capabilities in strengths-based, person-centered care. Passionate about providing empathetic, individualized support to individuals from a range of cultural, linguistic, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
CHILD WELLBEING PRACTITIONER (Family Care)
The Orange Door
07.2022 - Current
- The Child Wellbeing Team provides a specialist focus within the Goulburn Support and Safety Hub (The Orange Door) on the wellbeing and development of children, young people, and their families through: Actively focusing on the best interests of children and young people at all times
- Assessments that include parents/carers and the whole family
- Working with men as fathers/partners
- Interventions that consider children and young people as individuals in their own right and take into consideration their opinions and wishes
- Early help for children, parents, and families to support wellbeing, stability, development, and safety
- Providing a point of contact for secondary consultation, advice, and information
- The position will rotate between the Assessment and Planning team and the Screening, Identification and Triage team.
CLIENT INTAKE OFFICER (Full-time)
People First Choice Australia
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Responding to client inquiries regarding PFCA’s NDIS services
- Consulting with the participant and their families to access care and support needs
- Undertake assessment based on participant needs and NDIS plan
- Arranging and coordinating support services for participants
- Creating, implementing, evaluating, and conducting reassessments of support plans for the participants.
PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANT & SUPPORT WORKER (Part-time)
Wintringham & HFRA
01.2021 - 04.2022
- Assisting clients with personal care, including personal hygiene, dressing, and other daily living as required
- Providing emotional support to clients and their families
- Performing a range of household tasks to help clients maintain their freedom and independence
- Fostering and maintaining positive, ongoing relationships with clients
- Prioritizing the health, safety, and wellbeing of clients always
- Others in the community with identified needs.
Field Work Placement (Cert III in Individual Support: Aging)
Greenslopes Residential Aged Care
04.2021 - 05.2021
- Acting in a passionate and empathetic manner at all times; providing individualized, person-centered support to each participant
- Working collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to ensure that all care needs meet the highest possible standards
- Completing all relevant documentation and reporting as required
- Encouraging and supporting the development of personal skills
- Facilitating daily personal hygiene and dressing tasks
- Providing emotional support for participants and their families.
Field Work Placement (Social Work)
Multicultural Youth Support Services
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Assisting young students of the CALD community to engage in relevant education and training opportunities
- Providing mental health education to the African-Australian community
- Assisting the wider team by participating in fundraising, facilitating group sessions, advocating for change and applying for grants
- Facilitating the development of social life skills
- Participating in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to supporting teamwork
- Maintaining a high level of energy and enthusiasm in a challenging, fast-paced environment.
Field Work Placement (Social Work)
Refugees & Migrants Communities Network
09.2020 - 12.2020
- Efficiently managing multiple cases and clients on daily basis, leveraging time management and prioritisation skills to meet each client's needs.
Education
Master of Social Work (Qualifying) -
Federation University
Berwick, VIC01.2021
Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) -
ALACC Health College
Preston, VIC01.2021
Bachelor of Nursing -
Baba Farid University of Health Science
Faridkot, India01.2016
Skills
- Effective communication skills
- Honest and reliable
- Flexible, time management skills, and ability to prioritize tasks
- Good in maintaining professional boundaries
- Confidence, knowledge of professional ethics, and commitment to development
- Open to feedback, positive towards accepting new challenges and curiosity to learn new things
Hobbies and Interests
- Cleaning and gardening
- Traveling and exploring new places with my partner and experimenting with new adventures
- Community services
Languages
English
Punjabi
Hindi
Urdu
References
References are available on request.
Acknowledgment
I hereby declare that all the information contained in this resume is in accordance with facts or truths to my knowledge. I take full responsibility for the correctness of the said information.
Timeline
CHILD WELLBEING PRACTITIONER (Family Care)
The Orange Door
07.2022 - Current
CLIENT INTAKE OFFICER (Full-time)
People First Choice Australia
09.2021 - 05.2022
Field Work Placement (Cert III in Individual Support: Aging)
Greenslopes Residential Aged Care
04.2021 - 05.2021
PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANT & SUPPORT WORKER (Part-time)
Wintringham & HFRA
01.2021 - 04.2022
Field Work Placement (Social Work)
Multicultural Youth Support Services
01.2021 - 05.2021
Field Work Placement (Social Work)
Refugees & Migrants Communities Network
09.2020 - 12.2020
Master of Social Work (Qualifying) -
Federation University
Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) -
ALACC Health College
Bachelor of Nursing -
Baba Farid University of Health Science
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