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Surinderpal Singh

180, Roghan Road Taigum,Brisbane,Queensland

Summary

My name is Surinderpal singh. I am an enthusiastic, hardworking and committed person. Recognized as a competent team member, effective communicator and collaborative within interdisciplinary teams. I have extensive knowledge of all mental disorders and drug dependence procedures and as a true professional will always demonstrate compassion, dignity and respect when looking after clients. Dedicated mental health professional bringing background working with individuals suffering from substance abuse and behavioral disorders. Focused on client advocacy, prevention and education to reduce impacts and recurrence of serious issues. Collaborative with multidisciplinary teams to create solid support networks for client needs.My passion towards health is very strong. I am ready to prove myself and I shall never let you down.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Personal Care Worker

Anglicare
Brisbane, Queensland
08.2023 - Current
  • Assisted clients with mobility issues using wheelchairs, walkers, canes.
  • Provided emotional support and encouragement to assist clients with coping with physical or mental disabilities.
  • Assisted clients with various activities of daily living, such as bathing, grooming, and toileting.
  • Monitored client health conditions and reported any changes to the appropriate personnel.
  • Prepared meals for clients according to dietary requirements.
  • Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.

Counselor

Vardaan Drug Dependence Treatment Hospital
Patiala, Punjab
08.2018 - 09.2024
  • Employed cognitive behavioral therapy strategies in order to help clients identify patterns of thinking that may be contributing to distress.
  • Facilitated psychoeducational groups on topics such as anger management, stress reduction, and communication skills.
  • Created a safe and trusting environment for clients to openly discuss their issues and feelings.
  • Provided guidance and assistance to individuals affected by addiction.
  • Educated parents on how to recognize signs of drug and alcohol misuse among their children.
  • Supported and counseled clients with drug and alcohol addiction.
  • Identified treatment goals based on individual diagnosis and history.
  • Discussed with offenders how such issues as drug and alcohol abuse and anger management problems might have played roles in past criminal behavior

Customer Service

A1 tasty Indian
Deagon, Queensland
09.2022 - 08.2023
  • Followed food safety regulations pertaining to sanitation, food handling and storage.
  • Performed variety of duties related to food service.
  • Maintained order and cleanliness of work areas to conform with health codes.

Receptionist, Administration With Psychic Medium

Jason McDonald
Brisbane, Queensland
02.2023 - 07.2023
  • Called patients to confirm scheduled appointments and obtain additional details.
  • Scheduled and followed up on patient appointments, collected and processed patient payments and maintained patient files.
  • Managed office phone lines by checking voicemail, returning calls and directing messages to team members

Counselor (psychologist)

Kashmiri Hospital
Sunam, Punjab
10.2020 - 07.2022
  • Provided individual and group counseling to guide clients in areas of social and emotional needs.
  • Documented patient progress through counseling and interaction.
  • Evaluated patients to determine need for transfer to specialized inpatient mental health facilities.
  • Listened to personal stories, asked probing questions and offered knowledgeable advice for different situations.
  • Built rapport and guided discussion with patients using therapeutic communication techniques.
  • Collected information necessary for psychological diagnosis by interviewing, observing and surveying patients.
  • Talked with family members during period when patients could not self-advocate.
  • Treated patients using psychological therapies.
  • Maintained accurate records of all interactions with clients, including notes about their condition, treatments prescribed.
  • Educated clients about the risks associated with drug and alcohol use.
  • Prepared detailed reports documenting client interactions and progress towards goals.

Education

Master of Science - Public Health Advanced

Torrens University Australia
08.2024

First Aid, CPR And Manual Handling - Health

Australia Wide Training Institute
07.2023

Certificate III in Individual Support - Ageing, Home, Community And Disability Care

Studentwise College
06.2023

Master of Arts - Psychology

Punjabi University Patiala
06.2018

Skills

  • Dealing with stressful situations and emergencies, traumatic events and tragic illness
  • Recognized as an active learner and listener
  • Manual Handling and Critical Thinker
  • Excellence in time management
  • Strong oral and written communication
  • Maintain safe and therapeutic environment
  • Demonstrate honesty and integrity to everyone
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Behavior Modification
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Individual Counseling
  • Anger Management
  • Relapse Prevention
  • Substance Abuse Assessment

Accomplishments

  • Best employee of the year 2022 in Kashmiri Hospital, Sunam

Timeline

Personal Care Worker

Anglicare
08.2023 - Current

Receptionist, Administration With Psychic Medium

Jason McDonald
02.2023 - 07.2023

Customer Service

A1 tasty Indian
09.2022 - 08.2023

Counselor (psychologist)

Kashmiri Hospital
10.2020 - 07.2022

Counselor

Vardaan Drug Dependence Treatment Hospital
08.2018 - 09.2024

Master of Science - Public Health Advanced

Torrens University Australia

First Aid, CPR And Manual Handling - Health

Australia Wide Training Institute

Certificate III in Individual Support - Ageing, Home, Community And Disability Care

Studentwise College

Master of Arts - Psychology

Punjabi University Patiala

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