Catalina Toma
Edensor Park,NSW
Summary
Motivated and dedicated newly graduated university student seeking a position to further develop skills as a new Social Worker.
Overview
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Certification
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
School Counselor Placement
St Pauls Grammar School
Cranebrook 2749, NSW
08.2026 - Current
- Delivered individual counselling sessions to support students' academic and emotional challenges at St Pauls Grammar School, fostering their social and emotional development.
- Provided confidential guidance to students, parents, and teachers across St Pauls Grammar School.
- Assessed student concerns and identified wellbeing needs for appropriate school support.
- Supported safeguarding processes and followed school child protection policies.
- Advised staff on strategies to effectively manage student behaviour and address mental health concerns.
- Led wellbeing conversations that promoted trust, resilience, and positive school engagement.
- Identified and supported at-risk students, enhancing their academic success and personal development.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop strategies for improving student performance in the classroom.
- Performed outreach activities within the school community to increase awareness about available counseling services.
- Established trusting relationship with students and parents to nurture confidence in school counseling process.
- Conducted assessments of students' cognitive abilities, interests, personality traits and career aspirations.
- Documented assessment findings, service notes, and student records.
- Ensured confidentiality while managing sensitive information about students and their families. while handling sensitive client information.
- Recorded counselling notes and maintained student wellbeing files with accuracy and discretion.
- Provided direct instruction to children with autism spectrum disorders in a variety of settings.
- Counseled family members regarding emotional issues resulting from caring for a loved one diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder.
- Observed classroom environment for potential distractions or triggers that could cause disruption among students with autism.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to coordinate services across multiple agencies serving students with special needs.
Bridal Sales Consultant
Wetherill Park, NSW
06.2024 - Current
- Greeted customers and provided them with assistance throughout the store.
- Assisted brides in selecting their wedding gowns, veils, and accessories.
- Provided detailed information regarding available products and services to customers.
- Organised merchandise displays to create an inviting atmosphere for customers.
- Maintained accurate records of customer orders and payments received.
- Bridal secrets
Tutor
Self employed
03.2023 - Current
- Conducted individual tutoring sessions to enhance student academic performance.
- Counseled learners on effective strategies for tackling challenging subjects.
- Provided comprehensive feedback on student progress, including areas for improvement and successes.
- Administered assessments to gauge student understanding of course material.
Retail Worker
Abrides Blessing
10.2021 - Current
- Delivered excellent customer service by providing personalised assistance to customers in selecting bridal gowns and accessories.
- Processed payments accurately using point-of-sale systems.
- Managed inventory levels, ensuring proper product display, organisation, and stock availability.
- Arranged store displays with strong attention to detail, enhancing visual appeal and shopping experience.
- Collaborated with colleagues to foster a supportive and positive work environment.
Palliative Care Placement
Time is Precious Program
Campbelltown 2560, NSW
06.2026 - 08.2026
- Assessed palliative care patients' psychosocial needs and support systems.
- Coordinated care plans with hospice, nursing, and medical teams.
- Provided individual and family counseling to patients and families facing end-of-life issues.
- Provided counseling for grief, anxiety, and end-of-life concerns.
- Facilitated family meetings to discuss goals of care and treatment wishes.
- Advocated for patient preferences during interdisciplinary care planning.
- Supported caregivers with education, coping strategies, and bereavement guidance.
- Counseled terminally ill individuals about advance directives or living wills.
- Documented social work interventions in palliative care records.
- Monitored patient progress through regular communication with the interdisciplinary team members.
- Participated in quality improvement activities designed to improve outcomes for palliative care patients.
- Conducted home visits to assess the psychosocial needs of patients and their families.
- Arranged community resources, benefits, and financial assistance referrals.
- Built relationships with local funeral homes in order to facilitate arrangements for deceased patients' funerals or memorials.
- Participated in professional conferences to enhance knowledge of palliative care practices. and workshops related to palliative care social work practice.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care, such as physicians, nurses, physical therapists, and hospice staff, to ensure optimal care for the patient.
- Developed comprehensive care plans to meet the specific needs of each patient.
- Documented services and collected required data for evaluation.
Department of Communities and Justice
Placement
Fairfield 2165, Nsw
02.2025 - 06.2025
- Conducted intake interviews and gathered case history
- Provided crisis support during urgent client situations
- Evaluated referrals from external sources regarding possible child abuse cases.
- Identified potential safety risks within the home environment during assessment visits.
- Developed safety plans with families, caregivers, and multidisciplinary support teams.
- Coordinated services with clients to ensure access to necessary support resources. with schools, clinics, and benefit offices
- Referred clients to housing, health, and counseling resources
- Assisted clients in accessing community resources such as housing, food pantries, and transportation options.
- Worked collaboratively with other professionals such as psychiatrists, psychologists, and nurses to coordinate care for clients.
- Attended team meetings and provided feedback on case updates and treatment recommendations.
- Supported family engagement through home visits and community outreach activities.
- Documented case notes in agency records
Casual Time Employee
Hungry Jack's
- Delivered exceptional customer service by assisting customers with orders and promptly resolving issues, enhancing overall customer satisfaction.
- Managed cashier duties, food preparation, and cleaning tasks simultaneously, strengthening multitasking skills and contributing to efficient operations.
- Ensured cleanliness and proper equipment functioning to maintain food safety standards, supporting a safe dining environment.
- Collaborated effectively with team members to ensure smooth operations during peak hours.
- Demonstrated consistent reliability by attending all scheduled shifts punctually. by consistently meeting scheduled shifts.
Education
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) -
Australian Catholic University
StrathfieldSkills
- Counseling services
- School counseling
- Behavioral assessment
- Psychosocial Assessment
- Crisis management
- Care management
- Case management
- Safeguarding procedures
- Family support
- Special education support
- Student support
- Emotional health
- Classroom guidance
- Group counseling
- Student advocacy
- Cultural sensitivity
- Interdisciplinary teamwork
- Active listening
- Confidentiality
- Behaviour management
- Social learning
- Mental assessments
- Career planning
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Behavioral assessment
- Psychosocial Assessment
Personal Information
Availability: Full Time
Certification
- FIRST AID & CPR
- WWCC
Timeline
School Counselor Placement
St Pauls Grammar School
08.2026 - Current
Palliative Care Placement
Time is Precious Program
06.2026 - 08.2026
Department of Communities and Justice
Placement
02.2025 - 06.2025
Bridal Sales Consultant
06.2024 - Current
Tutor
Self employed
03.2023 - Current
Retail Worker
Abrides Blessing
10.2021 - Current
Casual Time Employee
Hungry Jack's
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) -
Australian Catholic University