Dina Veronese
Desert Springs,NT
Summary
Dedicated to forming trusting relationships and advocating for best interest of clients. Respectful and compassionate professional offering an 8 year background serving community by providing guidance for clients in need. I am a Social Worker that strives to provide exceptional professional care and implements appropriate interventions. I like to utilizes a variety of resources to identify unique needs and assist vulnerable populations by adapting and establishing strong rapport with individuals from diverse backgrounds. I strive to provide professional care as well as implementing appropriate interventions. A Motivated Social Worker with comprehensive knowledge of social justice issues and systems affecting marginalized communities. Passionate about developing and facilitating programs to support communities in need.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Worker
Department Of Corrections
04.2021 - 06.2023
- Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
- Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
- Advocated for clients to assure respected rights and wishes.
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Assisted clients with navigating and accessing social services such as housing and medical care.
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behaviour modification.
- Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan.
- Conducted home visits to assess living environment and facilitate access to necessary resources.
- Maintained regular contact with clients by calling and visiting clients' homes.
Social Worker
Tomika Trust
07.2020 - 04.2021
- Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
- Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
- Advocated for clients to assure respected rights and wishes.
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Assisted clients with navigating and accessing social services such as housing and medical care.
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behaviour modification.
- Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan.
- Conducted home visits to assess living environment and facilitate access to necessary resources.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with community resources for successful referrals.
- Assisted clients in developing and setting realistic goals to promote positive change.
- Assisted clients in identifying community resources and connecting with appropriate services.
- Provided crisis counselling and intervention services to clients in emergency situations.
Mental Health Support Worker
Raukura Hauora O Tainui
05.2014 - 06.2020
- Provided complex crisis intervention and stabilization to patients in psychological distress.
- Documented client progress in confidential files.
- Developed and implemented activities to help clients develop social and independent living skills.
- Monitored client progress and provided feedback to families and treatment team members.
- Provided clients with recommendations to community resources.
- Collaborated with medical and clinical personnel to coordinate and implement client services.
- Facilitated support groups for clients to discuss issues related to mental health.
- Implemented crisis intervention plans to support client safety.
- Provided case management services to monitor client access to resources and services.
Residential Support Worker
Raukura Hauora O Tainui
05.2014 - 05.2015
- Helped build important life skills such as cooking and cleaning.
- Monitored client medications and adherence to individual treatment plans.
- Conducted resident checks during day and overnight hours on regular schedule to check health and safety status.
- Provided counselling and crisis intervention services.
- Supervised [Number] residents within facility and on community outings.
- Maintained safe working environment through prevention of accidents, preservation of equipment and achievement of safe working practices.
- Designed and implemented various activities to encourage socialization and aid residents in identifying potential.
- Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
- Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
- Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Used [Software] and [Software] to record patient care, condition, progress and concerns.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
Education
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
Te Wananga O Aotearoa
Auckland, New Zealand11.2017
Level 4 Certificate - Mental Health And Addictions
Manukau Institute of Technology
Auckland, New Zealand08.2014
Skills
- Crisis Intervention Techniques
- Attention to Detail
- Cultural Competency
- Mood Disorders Knowledge
- Patient-Centred Care
- CPR, First Aid, AED
- Addictions Expertise
- Substance Abuse Treatment
- Solution-Based Interventions
- Referrals and Networking
- Confidential Case Documentation
- Case Management
- Intervention Plans
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Cultural Awareness
- Cultural Models of Practice
Timeline
Social Worker
Department Of Corrections
04.2021 - 06.2023
Social Worker
Tomika Trust
07.2020 - 04.2021
Mental Health Support Worker
Raukura Hauora O Tainui
05.2014 - 06.2020
Residential Support Worker
Raukura Hauora O Tainui
05.2014 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
Te Wananga O Aotearoa
Level 4 Certificate - Mental Health And Addictions
Manukau Institute of Technology
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