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Meera Thakker

Oshawa,Canada

Summary

I am a Compassionate and committed social service worker helping people in need on an individual and community level. competent in determining the requirements of clients, creating all-encompassing care plans, and allocating resources to support empowerment and well-being. adept at negotiating intricate social structures and standing out for the rights of clients. adept at building solid therapeutic alliances and working with interdisciplinary teams to produce beneficial results. devoted to advancing social fairness and maintaining moral principles. want to play a dynamic and significant role by utilising knowledge and enthusiasm for social service.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Brian Injury Association- Placement Student

Biad
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Facilitating and providing services to Brain injured clients in a registered day program and helping them with cognitive activities.
  • Planning and preparing brain fitness, learning skills and cognitive games on a weekly basis.
  • Understanding brain Injury and supporting clients for their betterment.

Field Placement Student

Community Living
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Gathering, organizing and input information into digital database.
  • Life skills activities and facilitation in a group home setting for psychological assessment and intervention as well as Modification of their maladaptive and inappropriate behaviors and replacing them with improved adaptive and appropriate behaviors.
  • Understanding client history and responding to behaviors accordingly.


Field Placement Student

Durham Outlook For The Needy
01.2022 - 01.2022
  • Volunteered working in the food bank and serving food to homeless people.

Manager

Krishna Dham Old Age Home
01.2020 - 10.2021

The role in managing department which involves supporting the senior citizens and taking care of them appropriate activities, maintaining a structured routine, monitoring, and supervising senior citizens, providing emotional support, assisting with administrative tasks, and ensuring the health and safety of the elderly.

Education

Post Graduate Diploma - Social Service Worker

Durham College
Oshawa, ON
08.2023

Skills

  • Positive Reinforcement and Management Techniques
  • Effective Listening & Communication (written and verbal skills)
  • Flexible and adapt quickly
  • Language Proficiency (Hindi, English, Gujarati)
  • Computer, Internet, and Microsoft Office Proficiency
  • Provide Guidance with patience
  • Collaboration and Teamwork
  • Ability to support family members and refer them to required services with empathy and patience
  • Cultural Sensitivity
  • Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with community partners and always represent the agency in a professional manner
  • Problem solving and organization with time management
  • Continue to learn and grow with my endless curiosity
  • Time Management
  • Program Evaluation
  • Positive Attitude
  • Process Analysis
  • Research and analysis
  • Idea Development and Brainstorming
  • Safety Procedures
  • Computer Skills
  • Conflict Management
  • Administrative Support

Educational Qualifications

2-year diploma program in social service worker, 2021, 2023, Durham College, Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

Certificates

  • Renewed Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Certificate, 2023
  • Food handler Certificate, 2023
  • Lifesaver 101, 2023, Durham College, Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

Volunteer Experience

  • Krishna Dham Old Age Home, 2020, 2021, India, The role in managing department which involves supporting the senior citizens and taking care of them appropriate activities, maintaining a structured routine, monitoring, and supervising senior citizens, providing emotional support, assisting with administrative tasks, and ensuring the health and safety of the elderly.
  • Community living Oshawa-CLOC, May 2022, July 2022, Oshawa, Life skills activities and facilitation in a group home setting for psychological assessment and intervention as well as Modification of their maladaptive and inappropriate behaviors and replacing them with improved adaptive and appropriate behaviors. Understanding client history and responding to behaviors accordingly.
  • Durham outlook for the needy, January 2022, Volunteered working in the food bank and serving food to homeless people.
  • Brain injury association of Durham region, May 2023, August 2023, Ontario, Canada, Facilitating and providing services to Brain injured clients in a registered day program and helping them with cognitive activities. Planning and preparing brain fitness, learning skills and cognitive games on a weekly basis. Understanding brain Injury and supporting clients for their betterment.

Cover Letter

I am a graduate in the program of Social Service Worker from Durham college which makes me a strong candidate for the Job in your organization. I would welcome the opportunity to contribute my education, skills, and experience. I am a graduate student of the Social service program from Durham College. Through this course I have learned various skills such as, counseling, understanding the client from their point of view and knowing different cultures. I have volunteer experience as an English teacher for Kinder Garden children in an orphan age I can work in a professional environment. I am highly motivated professional, able to deal with challenging projects and create, timely working results. I welcome the opportunity to meet with you to further discuss my qualifications. You may reach me at +1(905) 242 5443 or by email at meerathakker098@gmail.com then I make myself available for an interview. I can be contacted via cell phone (Daytime) or email (anytime). Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely, Meera Thakker

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Brian Injury Association- Placement Student

Biad
05.2023 - 08.2023

Field Placement Student

Community Living
05.2022 - 08.2022

Field Placement Student

Durham Outlook For The Needy
01.2022 - 01.2022

Manager

Krishna Dham Old Age Home
01.2020 - 10.2021

Post Graduate Diploma - Social Service Worker

Durham College
Meera Thakker