Nancy Sim
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated volunteer with strong interpersonal skills, experienced at Raise Foundation in organizing impactful events. Proficient in providing emotional support in aged care settings, enhancing residents' quality of life through engaging activities. Culturally sensitive and fluent in an additional language, committed to fostering community connections and delivering exceptional care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
Raise Foundation
04.2017 - Current
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Represented organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services.
- Aged Care VolunteerStrong interpersonal and communication abilities
Empathetic and compassionate approach
Experience in aged care settings
Application of faith-based counselling principles
Cultural sensitivity through diverse volunteer experiences
Proficiency in an additional language
Various Locations: Malaysia, Darwin, MelbourneProvided emotional and spiritual support to residents, focusing on individuals with Alzheimer's and dementia.
Facilitated activities to promote cognitive stimulation and social engagement.
Delivered compassionate care, enhancing the quality of life for elderly residents.
Education
Bachelor Of Counselling - Counselling
University of Divinity
Melbourne, VICDiploma Of Counselling - Counselling
Australian College of Psychology
Melbourne, VIC05.2015
Skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication abilities
- Empathetic and compassionate approach
- Experience in aged care settings
- Application of faith-based counselling principles
- Cultural sensitivity through diverse volunteer experiences
- Proficiency in an additional language
Additional Information
Placement Goals
- Complete 200 hours of counselling placement, including 26.7 hours of face-to-face client interaction
- Develop practical counselling skills within a faith-based environment
- Apply theoretical knowledge in real-world settings to support individuals effectively
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Objective
Aspiring faith-based counsellor currently in the third year of a Bachelor of Counselling at the University of Divinity, seeking a placement opportunity to complete 200 hours, including 26.7 hours of face-to-face interaction. Committed to providing compassionate support to individuals, particularly those affected by Alzheimer's and dementia. As a Christian, I welcome opportunities to engage with individuals experiencing mental health challenges, especially within faith-based contexts.
Languages
English, Bahasa Malaysia, Hokkien, Tamil
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Volunteer
Raise Foundation
04.2017 - Current
Bachelor Of Counselling - Counselling
University of Divinity
Diploma Of Counselling - Counselling
Australian College of Psychology
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