Highly trained professional talented in working one-on-one with clients. Analytical problem-solver seeking Social Work Intern position to apply expertise and enhance care.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Social Worker
Pendleton Manor
01.2024 - Current
Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
Educated families on available community resources, connecting them with essential services such as housing assistance, financial aid, or healthcare providers.
Advocated for clients'' rights, navigating complex systems to secure necessary resources and benefits.
Maintained accurate case documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and facilitating informed decision-making by team members.
Improved client well-being by conducting comprehensive assessments and developing tailored intervention plans.
Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
Promoted a culture of self-care and professional development among colleagues, fostering a supportive work environment that encouraged ongoing growth and learning.
Monitored clients' progress and adapted treatment plans to meet changing needs.
Advocated for clients to assure respected rights and wishes.
Social Services Intern
Burlington United Methodist Family Services Inc.
08.2023 - 11.2023
Delivered comprehensive therapeutic services to children, adolescents, and adults to support child welfare and prevention services.
Provided social work services, individual and family therapy and referrals.
Completed comprehensive assessments of families to identify needs and develop treatment plans.
Reduced problem behaviors with positive reinforcement and supportive techniques.
Transported kids to mandated therapy, extracurricular activities and medical appointments.
Arranged medical and psychiatric tests to identify difficulties and indicate potential remedial approaches.
Assisted families in navigating the social services system, including applying for benefits, accessing resources and connecting with other family support services.
Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
Worked with educational team to develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students.
Implemented research-based interventions and strategies to support positive behavior and social-emotional development.
Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
Social Services Intern
Sunnyside Retirement Community
01.2023 - 05.2023
Offered community resource guidance to clients to meet family needs for assistance.
Mediated between family members to facilitate conflict resolution and build healthy family relationships.
Performed client screenings and accurately recorded data in case files to facilitate clinical case coordination services and case management duties.
Developed and implemented social work plans to understand desired project goals and properly align social work activities.
Maintained client reports to track client progress, record interventions and provide relevant data for analysis.
Home Health Care Provider
Panhandle Support Services
06.2019 - 02.2023
Completed household management tasks for clients within private home settings.
Acted as resource for field staff, referral sources, physicians, patients and families for clinical issues and concerns.
Offered support for client mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness.
Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
Administered medications to patients and remained vigilant for negative side effects.
Provided assistance to clients by handling household cleaning duties, managing schedules and transporting to and from medical appointments.
Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
Personal Care Attendant
Potomac Highlands Guild
01.2018 - 05.2019
Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
Used company software and databases to maintain records of services performed and patient conditions.
Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
Assisted patients with personal requirements for housekeeping and grooming assistance.
Documented vitals, behaviors and medications in client medical records.
Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments and shopping trips.
Personal Attendant
ResCare Residential Services
10.2016 - 01.2018
Assisted patients with daily care activities such as personal hygiene and light cooking.
Cared for patients with varying degrees of disabilities or developmental challenges.
Created clean and organized patient environment to cultivate wellness.
Prepared meals in alignment with dietary restrictions and patient wellness measures.
CNA
Genesis HealthCare
05.2012 - 09.2017
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.