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Puja Thapa

BLACKTOWN,NSW

Summary

I am an enthusiastic social work student passionate about making a difference in people's lives and keen to learn about the different areas of social work practice. I look forward to learning practical social work skills in my upcoming placement and implementing my learned social work theories into practice. I have work experience related to ageing people, previous placement experiences in the Karabi community and Development Services Inc. and ongoing studies of a Master's in Social Work.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant in Nursing

Genista Aged Care
Blacktown, NSW
05.2024 - Current

Assistant in Nursing

Whitehall residential aged care
Blacktown, NSW
10.2022 - 07.2024
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
  • Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables, and surgical tables.
  • Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing, and toileting.
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
  • Communicated with patients to determine feelings, the need for assistance, or social and emotional support.
  • Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Rajiv Ghandi University
Bangalore, India
09-2017

Master in Social Work Qualifying

Excelsia College
Macquarie Park, NSW

Skills

  • Empathy Development
  • Reflective Practice
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Active Listening
  • Professionalism
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Goal Setting
  • Cultural competency
  • Ethical and professional knowledge

Timeline

Assistant in Nursing

Genista Aged Care
05.2024 - Current

Assistant in Nursing

Whitehall residential aged care
10.2022 - 07.2024

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Rajiv Ghandi University

Master in Social Work Qualifying

Excelsia College
Puja Thapa