Grace Vandewater
Sioux Center,IA
Summary
Recent Social Work graduate with experience in working with diverse populations and ages of patients to support mental health and wellness. Well- versed in applying both cognitive and biological/holistic approaches to facilitate healing of the mind, body and soul. Educated in both medical and social interventions.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Work Intern
Sioux Center Health
Sioux Center, IA
01.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians, social workers, and other healthcare providers to provide comprehensive care for patients.
- Conducted initial assessments and evaluations of patient's needs.
- Worked with Spanish-speaking women before, during and after pregnancy.
Social Work Internship
Siouxland Tanzania Educational Medical Missions
Mbguni, Tanzania, Africa
06.2023 - 07.2024
- Participated in home visits reaching villagers in Mbguni and assessed their needs.
- Observed the hierarchy of Tanzania's medical system.
- Observed surgeries and births.
- Developed relationships with workers at STEMM as well as Mbugni village members and members of the indigenous people group, the Maasai.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Good Samaritan Society
Sioux Falls, SD
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Facilitated activities of daily living and promoted healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
Education
Social Work
Dordt University
Sioux Center, IA05-2024
Skills
- Cultural Competency
- Medical Terminology Proficiency
- Community Resource Knowledge
- Case Management
- Life Skills Development
- Crisis Intervention
- Mental Health Support
- Some Spanish Fluency
Timeline
Social Work Intern
Sioux Center Health
01.2024 - Current
Social Work Internship
Siouxland Tanzania Educational Medical Missions
06.2023 - 07.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Good Samaritan Society
05.2022 - 08.2022
Social Work
Dordt University
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