Purity Chisale
Perth
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Master of Social Work student with experience supporting people with disabilities, mental health conditions, and older adults. Experienced in person-centred practice, client advocacy, case documentation, and working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams. Committed to promoting social justice, inclusion, and empowering individuals to achieve their goals. Seeking a social work placement to further develop professional skills in assessment, intervention, and community practice.
Overview
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Reliant Care Disability Support Worker
Current Employer
Perth
09.2024 - Current
- Supported participants with personal care, daily living activities, meal preparation, medication support, and community access.
- Promoted client choice, independence, dignity, and inclusion.
- Implemented Positive Behaviour Support strategies to respond to behaviours of concern.
- Built therapeutic and professional relationships with clients, families, and health professionals.
- Completed accurate progress notes, incident reports, and shift documentation.
- Assisted clients to achieve goals identified in their support plans.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care tasks.
Student Social Work Placement
Companion Health Disability and Mental Health Services
Perth
09.2025 - 12.2025
- Supported individuals with disabilities and mental health conditions using person-centred and strengths-based approaches.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings and case discussions.
- Assisted with client assessments, support planning, and service coordination.
- Prepared professional case notes, progress notes, and incident reports.
- Applied trauma-informed care and Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) principles.
- Supported clients to access community services and participate in meaningful community activities.
- Maintained confidentiality and complied with the AASW Code of Ethics and organisational policies.
- Completed training in medication administration and observed safe medication practices.
Assistant in Nursing
Brightlily Healthcare
- Delivered person-centred care to older adults in residential aged care.
- Assisted with personal care, mobility, catheter care, bowel care, and infection prevention.
- Reported changes in clients’ health and wellbeing to senior staff.
- Promoted dignity, comfort, and independence in daily care.
Education
Master of Social Work -
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Perth, WA03-2027
Graduate Certificate in Public Health and Community Services - Social Sciences
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Perth, WA12-2025
Skills
- Person-centred practice
- Strengths-based approach
- Client advocacy
- Case notes and report writing
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Trauma-informed practice
- Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)
- Mental health support
- Disability support
- Community engagement
- Risk awareness and safeguarding
- Multidisciplinary teamwork
- Cultural competence
- Time management
- Professional ethics and confidentiality
Affiliations
Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW), Student Member
Certification
- Medication Administration
- Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)
- Manual Handling
- First Aid and CPR (if current)
- NDIS Worker Screening Check
- National Police Clearance
- Working with Children Check
Timeline
Student Social Work Placement
Companion Health Disability and Mental Health Services
09.2025 - 12.2025
Reliant Care Disability Support Worker
Current Employer
09.2024 - Current
Assistant in Nursing
Brightlily Healthcare
Master of Social Work -
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Graduate Certificate in Public Health and Community Services - Social Sciences
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