Yangchen Lhamo
32 Fred Williams Crescent, Lyneham,ACT
Summary
Proactive Social Work Student with extensive experience in biopsychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, and reflective practice from my formal placement at ACT Together, Barnados and from my current placement role at Canberra Region Cancer Services, Psychosocial team. Skilled in case management, multidisciplinary collaboration, providing emotional support and behaviour management strategies for individuals, including special needs children. Bringing strong communication, empathy, and leadership skills, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office (DHR) and multilingual capabilities.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Work Student Placement 2
The Canberra Hospital
08.2024 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of patients using a biopsychosocial model.
- Engaged in writing case notes in DHR
- Managed caseload effectively, prioritising time-sensitive matters and achieving timely outcomes.
- Worked with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and holistic patient care.
- Engaged in reflective practice by seeking feedback from supervisors and peers while striving for continuous self-improvement.
- Coordinated with external agencies to streamline referrals, expediting access to essential services for clients in need.
- Provided emotional support for families through challenging situations by offering counselling and resources tailored to their unique circumstances.
- Provided crisis intervention services, addressing immediate concerns while connecting patients to long-term services .
Casual Educator
Good Start Early Learning
01.2024 - Current
- Implemented classroom management techniques that fostered a positive and inclusive learning environment for all children.
- Applied behaviour management strategies while working with special need children.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular activities, enhancing children's learning and development.
- Implemented a play-based learning approach that nurtures children's curiosity and fosters a love of learning that will last a lifetime.
- Built rapport and communicated with parents to provide the best learning environment for children.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication during drop offs and pick ups.
Social Work Student Placement 1
ACT Together, Foster Team
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Assisted in conducting comprehensive case management for children and young people in foster care.
- Involved in developing care plans, cultural plans, and other reports.
- Worked closely with birth families, foster carers, and other agencies to facilitate positive relationships.
- Participated in care-team meetings, providing support and education to families to enhance their capacity to care for a child or young person.
- Supervised contact meetings.
- Managed caseload effectively, prioritising time-sensitive matters and achieving timely outcomes.
- Participated in crisis intervention by responding to critical situations that may arise for children and young people by providing immediate support and developing strategies to address and mitigate risk factors.
Teacher III
Ministry Of Education, Bhutan
02.2013 - 12.2019
- Multigrade teaching.
- Officiating Principal for 1 year (2016). Looked after overall management of the school, supervised other teachers’ performance.
- Conducted professional development programmes in the school.
- Worked as school counsellor.
- Worked as a health club coordinator.
Education
Master of Social Work -
Australian Catholic University
Canberra, ACT12.2024
Masters of Education Studies -
University of Canberra
Canberra, ACT12.2020
Bachelor of Education in Primary Education -
Paro College of Education
Paro, Bhutan02.2012
Skills
- Leadership skills and teamwork
- Hardworking and open to learning
- Self-awareness and use of self in the workplace
- Empathy, compassion, and respect for individuals
- Good communication, listening skills and strong work ethics
- Proficient in Microsoft Office programmes and DHR
- Resilience and perseverance
- Multilingual: English, Hindi, Dzongkha, Nepali
REFERENCES
- Mr. Ola Yahaya, Social Worker, Canberra Region Cancer Services, TCH, ola.yahaya@act.gov.au, 0468663421
- David Jenrick, Regional Manager, ACT Together, djenrick@acttogether.org.au, o419412353
Timeline
Social Work Student Placement 2
The Canberra Hospital
08.2024 - Current
Casual Educator
Good Start Early Learning
01.2024 - Current
Social Work Student Placement 1
ACT Together, Foster Team
08.2023 - 12.2023
Teacher III
Ministry Of Education, Bhutan
02.2013 - 12.2019
Master of Social Work -
Australian Catholic University
Masters of Education Studies -
University of Canberra
Bachelor of Education in Primary Education -
Paro College of Education
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