Amritha Baburaj
Toronto,ON
Summary
Master’s degree in Social Work with seven years’ experience with adults and seniors experiencing homelessness, mental health and substance use challenges, including people living with HIV Knowledge of values and principles of psychosocial rehabilitation, client and strength-based approach. Demonstrated experience in intensive case management, short-term counseling and supportive housing Experience working with adults living with behavioral challenges in a residential setting Experienced in intervening in and de-escalating crisis and conflict situations Trained in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, First Aid, CPR and ASIST Demonstrated ability to work with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Pirouette and OCAN Fluent in English, Tamil, and Hindi
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Support Worker 1
Community Living Toronto
01.2023 - Current
- Supervise 6 residents within facility and on community outings.
- Assist clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Help clients manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
- Transport clients to appointments, shopping venues and entertainment events according to determined schedule.
- Keep clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
- Promote community integration by providing extensive physical, emotional and social support.
- Visit home environments to help clients develop comprehensive life, technical and job skills.
- Created, prepared, and delivered case notes to supervisor and departments.
- Assist clients to perform personal hygiene.
- Collaborate with agency staffs, P.S.W to achieve daily goals and required tasks.
- Initiate in kitchen to prepare meals.
- Conduct resident checks during day and overnight hours on regular schedule to check health and safety status.
- Provide counseling and crisis intervention services.
- De escalate clients in crisis situation.
- Document residents' mental status, sleep, and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Record temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by physician order.
- Use stretchers and wheelchairs to transport patients to treatment units.
- Assist nurse with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Prepare shift change reports,Incident reports .
Residential Support Worker
Alpha Resources Ltd.
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Assisted approximately 45 clients to achieve their daily goals.
- Prepared case notes for each and every clients in HIFIS.
- Updated client records and added new information to the system as well.
- Served coffee,tea,juices, water to the clients ,served meals during meal times.
- Monitored clients in the facility,recorded abnormal behaviors,incidents, De escalated the aggressive situations.
- Counsel clients and recorded their needs and presented to the supervisor.
- Checked clients by doing wellness checks,walk around.
- Administered medications.
- Administered Naloxone during overdose situations.
- Liaised with agency staffs to perform client wellness checks,kitchen meal preps,intakes,discharges .
- Initiated emergency situations by calling 911,paramedics and so on.
Social Worker Intern
Houselink Community Homes
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Assisted tenants in maintaining their housing and participating in community and social programs
- Supported tenant involvement in decision making, provided supportive and crisis counseling, and assisted with daily life skills training, conflict resolution, and budgeting support.
Coordinator, Employment Program
Landmark Institution for Skills Training
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Participated in community kitchen programs, social committees and house meetings, Conducted intake, assessments, and enrolment of youth into the employment program and referrals
- Assisted youth to navigate systemic barriers and secure job opportunities by serving as a liaison between youth and employers
- Identified, trained and developed local training centers in rural areas to cover more unemployed youth
- Provided case management and supportive counselling for youth
Coordinator
Community Health, Hindustan Latex Family Planning Promotion Trust, HLFPPT
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Provided case management and referrals to people living with HIV/AIDS in accessing cost-effective treatment, care and support
- Participated in maternal - child health, HIV-prevention, family planning, adolescent health, and various harm reduction programs
Community Support Worker
South Indian Federation of Fishermen Societies, SIFFS
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Provided social assessments and case management services to individuals facing homelessness and economic challenges immediately after the Tsunami disaster
- Supported Tsunami effected homeless communities in accessing and maintaining safe housing, legal and medical aid, community resources, and income and employment support
Education
Social Service Worker
St Clair College
Mississauga, ON05.2022
Master of Science - Social Work
University Of Calicut
India 02.2021
Skills
- Team Management
- Time Management
- Interpersonal Skills
- Communication Skills
- Crisis prevention and intervention skills
- De Escalation Skill
Certification
- Certified in First Aid and CPR
- CPI
- Harm Reduction Certificate
- Medication Administration.
Timeline
Support Worker 1
Community Living Toronto
01.2023 - Current
Social Worker Intern
Houselink Community Homes
05.2022 - 07.2022
Residential Support Worker
Alpha Resources Ltd.
01.2022 - 01.2023
Coordinator, Employment Program
Landmark Institution for Skills Training
01.2020 - 12.2020
Coordinator
Community Health, Hindustan Latex Family Planning Promotion Trust, HLFPPT
01.2019 - 01.2020
Community Support Worker
South Indian Federation of Fishermen Societies, SIFFS
01.2018 - 01.2019
Social Service Worker
St Clair College
Master of Science - Social Work
University Of Calicut
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