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Taniya Dutta

Seven Hills,NSW

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

REHABILITATION CONSULTANT

PINNACLE REHAB
09.2023 - Current
  • Initial contact with injured workers, employers, insurers, and treating practitioners promptly upon receiving new referrals, establishing rapport, gathering relevant information, and initiating the rehabilitation process within designated timeframes
  • Conduct worksite visits to collaborate with employers and injured workers in developing and updating return-to-work plans, ensuring alignment with workplace requirements, accommodations, and suitable duties necessary for successful reintegration into the workforce
  • Organize and facilitate monthly medical case conferences with workers' nominated treating doctors and relevant stakeholders, fostering collaboration, sharing insights, and reviewing rehabilitation progress to inform ongoing strategies and adjustments
  • Conduct regular reviews and evaluations of workers' progress, adjusting return-to-work plans as necessary to optimize outcomes and promote successful return to work
  • Develop individualized return-to-work plans in collaboration with workers, treating practitioners, employers, and insurers, focusing on promoting psychological well-being, enhancing coping skills, and facilitating return-to-work goals
  • Facilitate communication and coordination between injured workers, treating psychologists or psychiatrists, insurers, and other stakeholders to ensure a holistic approach to rehabilitation
  • Provide counseling, psychoeducation, and support to workers coping with psychological injuries, empowering them to manage symptoms, overcome barriers to recovery, and achieve meaningful rehabilitation outcomes
  • Provide fortnightly updates to all stakeholders, including injured workers, treating practitioners, employers, and insurers, regarding the progress of injured workers' rehabilitation plans, ensuring transparency and alignment of goals
  • Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of all rehabilitation activities, including assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and correspondence, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and quality standards
  • Stay abreast of developments in the field of psychological rehabilitation, including emerging research, legislation, and best practice guidelines, to inform evidence-based service delivery and professional development efforts.

DISABILITY SUPPORT WORKER

NSW Disability Community Services
11.2022 - Current
  • Currently working full time with a person with Alzheimer’s disease
  • Provide direct care and support to individuals with disabilities, promoting independence and well-being
  • Assist with personal hygiene, meal preparation, medication management, and mobility
  • Develop and implement individualized care plans to meet clients' unique needs and goals
  • Support clients in community engagement and social activities
  • Monitor and document clients' progress and behaviors accurately
  • Collaborate with healthcare professionals and family members for comprehensive care
  • Implement behavior support strategies and techniques
  • Continue professional development through training and workshops
  • Demonstrate empathy, patience, and a non-judgmental approach in building positive relationships.

MANAGER

BOOST JUICE
03.2018 - 02.2023
  • Shift Leader, Hiring, Customer Service, Stock Take, Rostering, Head office and Council- Responsible for ensuring that the store meets all the standards set by the head office and city’s council and always passed audits by 95% and more.

Education

Masters of Social Work -

Sydney — Australian College of Applied Psychology
Australia
05.2023

Bachelor of Psychological Science -

Sydney — Australian College of Applied Psychology
Australia
01.2021

Higher Secondary Education Board -

Ryan International School
India
01.2017

Skills

  • Referral Coordination
  • Rehabilitation Planning
  • Client Records Management
  • Goal Setting
  • Return to work coordination
  • Case Management
  • Staff Management
  • Quality Improvement
  • Client Advocacy
  • Disability Knowledge

Placements

  • WellBe Psychology Clinic/Soapbox, May 2022, August 2022, Conducted interviews on current social issues and wrote case studies to be published in the quarterly magazine, Conducted research and wrote research articles on current social issues while providing unique solutions, Helped host and organize Social Awareness Events while also participating in discussions with the community members, Helped plan, organize, and prepare for a Community Project called THE KINDNESS PROJECT held towards the end of August at Sydney CBD.
  • ACAP Psychology Clinic, September 2022, December 2022, Client intakes for the ACAP clinic, Worked on Mindfulness Program and how to engage Clients during Group Therapies., Co-Facilitator of the International Student Well-Being Group., Co-Facilitator of the ART FOR HAPPINESS program for children in the City of Sydney, KGV Recreation Centre., Facilitating Zoom sessions as well as face-to-face sessions., Event planning for ART FOR HAPPINESS group, Risk assessment, expenditure proposal, developing activities and programs, going through consent form procedure with the Parents., Professional Development by attending social work seminars and volunteering for psychometric assessments.

Attributes

  • Delivering positive customer engagement
  • Collaborative
  • Initiative Driven
  • Highly Organized
  • Hard worker
  • Extreme accountability and Ownership
  • Innovative and curious mindset
  • Solution-focused

References

References are available upon request.

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Punjabi
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

REHABILITATION CONSULTANT

PINNACLE REHAB
09.2023 - Current

DISABILITY SUPPORT WORKER

NSW Disability Community Services
11.2022 - Current

MANAGER

BOOST JUICE
03.2018 - 02.2023

Masters of Social Work -

Sydney — Australian College of Applied Psychology

Bachelor of Psychological Science -

Sydney — Australian College of Applied Psychology

Higher Secondary Education Board -

Ryan International School
Taniya Dutta