Prastuti Sharma
Salisbury,Australia
Summary
Dedicated social work professional with expertise in developing individualized care plans and fostering inclusive environments. Skilled in empowering clients through strengths-based practices, and delivering tailored therapeutic support. Strong commitment to promoting cultural competence and self-determination among diverse populations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Therapeutic Youth Worker
Lifestyle Solutions
Adeliade, South Australia
07.2022 - Current
- Interpreted and executed individual care plans for children and young people, addressing health and behavioral goals.
- Coordinated essential supports to facilitate achievement of short- and long-term outcomes.
- Promoted self-determination and independence through strengths-based, trauma-informed practices.
- Delivered daily therapeutic support, enhancing skill development aligned with care objectives.
Volunteer
Australian Refugee Association
Adeliade, South Australia
02.2024 - 07.2024
- Regularly attended women's group sessions to foster community engagement.
- Encouraged empowerment and self-reliance among women through active support.
- Promoted respect for cultural differences while engaging with women.
- Maintained confidentiality and exercised discretion in all interactions.
Lifestyle Co-Ordinator
Estia Health
Adeliade, South Australia
04.2022 - 06.2022
- Coordinated activities to address social, occupational, religious, and cultural needs of residents.
- Developed and implemented engaging activities tailored for diverse age groups.
- Conducted ongoing assessments of residents' psychosocial, cognitive, spiritual, and cultural needs.
- Collaborated with facility staff to improve program effectiveness and resident satisfaction.
Lifestyle Officer and Personal Care Worker
Estia Health
Salisbury, South Australia
04.2020 - 04.2022
- Promoted activities enhancing individual health and well-being for clients.
- Collaborated within a positive behaviour support framework to assist individuals.
- Completed supporting tasks proactively through effective communication with residents.
- Utilized a person-centred approach in recreational activities, direct personal care, and health needs.
- Facilitated 1:1 interactions, empowering residents to make choices in their lives.
- Focused on individual needs to tailor support and enhance overall well-being.
Social Worker - Residential Aged Care Setting Internship
Helping Hand
Golden Grove, South Australia
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Conducted individual and group interviews to assess client needs and identify required services.
- Maintained comprehensive case history records and prepared detailed reports professionally.
- Facilitated group sessions to promote relaxation and ensure long-term client benefits.
- Identified and analyzed issues impacting care delivery, providing recommendations for service improvement.
- Applied person-centered programming in crisis intervention, including conflict resolution and counseling.
- Ensured confidentiality and data protection compliance, maintaining records per regulatory standards.
- Coordinated team meetings for case planning, sharing critical information to achieve objectives.
- Offered grief counseling to support families coping with the loss of loved ones.
Social Worker- School Setting Internship
Para Hills High School
Para Hills, South Australia
02.2021 - 07.2021
- Facilitated consultations with teachers, parents, and school administrators to support children’s needs.
- Conducted case management to assess client strengths and needs using strength-based approaches.
- Provided targeted support for students facing behavioral and emotional health challenges.
- Participated in meetings and training to enhance professional knowledge and skills.
- Offered community resources and referrals to address client basic needs.
- Organized case records to ensure confidentiality of client treatment information.
- Advocated for clients by promoting ideas aligned with their best interests.
- Collaborated with teachers during classroom observations to identify developmental delays.
Education
Master's degree - Social Work
Flinders University
01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
Tri-Chandra College
01.2018
Skills
- Trauma-informed care
- Strengths-based approach
- Therapeutic support delivery
- Cultural competence
- Crisis intervention
- Data confidentiality
- Community outreach
- Team collaboration
- Individualized support
- Self-awareness
- Child welfare expertise
- Therapeutic crisis intervention (TCI)
- CPR, first aid, AED
Training
- Responding to problem sexual behaviors through a trauma lens, 2022
- Mental Health First Aid Training, 2021
- Grief and loss training, 2021
- Sunrise EMR and PAS training, 2020
- Safe environments for children and young people 'through their eyes,' Safe Place Training, 2024
- Kid Safe Training SA, 2024
- Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) training, 2025
- CPR and first aid training, 2025
References
References available upon request.
Licenses And Permits
- DCSI Working with Children Clearance, 2020
- DCSI Working with Aged Care, 2020
- DCSI Working with Disability, 2020
- DCSI Working with Vulnerable Person, 2020
- Police Clearance Certificate, Current
- Current valid SA Driver's Licence and a reliable registered car, Current
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading
- Podcast
- Travelling
- Hiking
- Painting
- Cooking
Timeline
Volunteer
Australian Refugee Association
02.2024 - 07.2024
Therapeutic Youth Worker
Lifestyle Solutions
07.2022 - Current
Lifestyle Co-Ordinator
Estia Health
04.2022 - 06.2022
Social Worker - Residential Aged Care Setting Internship
Helping Hand
08.2021 - 12.2021
Social Worker- School Setting Internship
Para Hills High School
02.2021 - 07.2021
Lifestyle Officer and Personal Care Worker
Estia Health
04.2020 - 04.2022
Master's degree - Social Work
Flinders University
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
Tri-Chandra College
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