Saphu Shrestha
Adelaide,SA
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated community services professional with a Bachelor's degree in Community Services, and hands-on experience supporting diverse age groups and vulnerable populations. Successfully completed placements in multiple organizations, gaining practical experience as both a Community Worker and Case Manager. Skilled in providing individualized support, conducting assessments, and facilitating access to essential services. Currently employed as a Lead Educator in child care, demonstrating strong leadership, planning, and communication skills in early childhood education settings. Committed to promoting well-being, inclusion, and empowerment within the community.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Educator
Guardian Education and Childcare
Paradise, SA
07.2022 - Current
- Prepared educational materials and resources that support curriculum objectives.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Observed child behavior to assess their needs and plan activities accordingly.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss progress of each child's development and plan future goals for them.
- Supported parents by providing information about their child's growth, nutrition requirements.
- Identified early signs of emotional and developmental problems in children to bring concerns to parents' attention.
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
Placement Student
Senior Helpers Adelaide Central
Paradise, SA
03.2025 - 05.2025
- Developed individualized care plans with input from clients and their families.
- Empowered patients and families to negotiate with resource providers and make decisions on own behalf.
- Participated in professional development activities related to case management best practices.
- Negotiated with insurance companies and other payers to secure coverage for client services.
- Developed appropriate treatment plans focusing on each individual's needs.
- Made referrals to utilize community resources for resident's needs.
Placement Student
Puddle Jumpers
Adelaide, SA
05.2024 - 06.2024
- Developed and managed a comprehensive campsite database and streamlined operations.
- Attended trainings related to providing quality social work services.
- Drafted programs for camps to support the social and emotional development of vulnerable children and young people.
- Assisted with food collection and distribution as part of the Food Hub initiative, addressing community food insecurity.
Education
Bachelor - Bachelor of social science community service
Torrens University Australia
Adelaide, SA05-2025
Certificate III - Early Childhood Education And Care
Unique College of Technology
Sydney, NSW01-2022
BALLB - Law
Nepal Law Campus
Nepal11-2020
Skills
- Effective communication
- Child behavior assessment
- Active listening
- Time management abilities
- Multitasking
- Goal setting
- Emotional awareness
- Verbal and written communication
Certification
- First Aid and CPR
- DHS Screening Check
- Police Check
- Safe Environments For Children and Young People "Through their eyes"
Languages
English
Professional
Nepali
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Placement Student
Senior Helpers Adelaide Central
03.2025 - 05.2025
Placement Student
Puddle Jumpers
05.2024 - 06.2024
Lead Educator
Guardian Education and Childcare
07.2022 - Current
Bachelor - Bachelor of social science community service
Torrens University Australia
Certificate III - Early Childhood Education And Care
Unique College of Technology
BALLB - Law
Nepal Law Campus
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