Neena Thomas
Greater Sudbury
Summary
Experienced with providing compassionate care and support to individuals. Utilizes effective communication and problem-solving skills to enhance clients' daily living experiences. Track record of fostering safe and supportive environment through empathy and adaptability.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
COMMUNITY DISABILITY PRACTITIONER
New Age Services
12.2022 - Current
- Actively engage with clients in their lives and routines to provide support, encouragement, and positive relational interactions
- Provide medical, environmental, emotional, physical, and behavioral support
- Monitor clients and watch for signs of overdose or required intervention
- Proactively identify and develop solutions for client concern
- Assist clients in daily routines such as household maintenance, cleaning of the home, personal care, meal preparation
Community Disability Service Worker
Spring Board Centre
08.2024 - 04.2025
- To assist clients in the development and monitoring og goals and objectives indicated in their individual support plan (ISP)
- Facilitate and implement educational, recreational, vocational programs for individuals, including driving them to and from scheduled meetings.
- To support individuals in specifically identified areas to live independently or increase independence in the community
- Establish and maintain a professional working relationship with client guardians and other client supports where applicable
SALES ASSOCIATE
7-Eleven
06.2022 - 10.2022
- Operated cash registers
- Elevate feedback from customers to management
- Helped increase in-store sales
PSYCHIATRIC SOCIAL WORKER
Assisi Snehasaram
07.2019 - 08.2020
- Gave counseling and led activities for the physical and mental development of clients
- Implemented behavioral management strategies for individuals with substance induced psychotic disorders, mood disorders, psychosis
- Provided psychosocial support to the youth & elderly and engage them in indoor and outdoor activities
- Inclusion of individuals in various community programs and social activities
Education
Master of Social Work - Medical & Psychiatry
Mahatma Gandhi University
Kerala, India05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - English Language & Literature
Mahatma Gandhi University
03.2017
Skills
- One year of experience in the human service field
- Experience in counseling, intake assessment, case management, and problem identification
- Experience in the behavioral management of individuals with mental illness
- Experience in conducting team meetings and staff training
- Skills of analytical, advocacy, negotiation, conflict resolution, critical thinking, report writing, and recordkeeping
- Effective listening and communication skills
- Ability to meet all requirements of patients and their family members
- Familiarity in handling all confidential information related to patients
- The ability to work with a diversity of individuals and groups
- The ability to adapt to changing work priorities and maintain flexible working hours
- The ability to establish and maintain constructive relationships
- Complete client documentation such as behavior tracking, log notes or incident reporting
- Computer Skills: MS Word & MS PowerPoint – Presentation, Google Form Creation
- Standard First Aid – Level C CPR/AED
- Completed WES evaluation for certificates
Languages
English
Malayalam
Additional Experience (Field Work)
- One-month field experience in TRADA Integrated Rehabilitation Centre for Addicts (IRCA), India
- One month of Field Work Experience in Mercy Hospital Pothy, India
- One month of fieldwork experience in KIDWAI Memorial Institute of Oncology, Bangalore, India.
- One month of fieldwork experience in Santhula Trust Hospital (Clinical & Research Centre for Neuro Behavioral Science), Koothattukulam, India
Timeline
Community Disability Service Worker
Spring Board Centre
08.2024 - 04.2025
COMMUNITY DISABILITY PRACTITIONER
New Age Services
12.2022 - Current
SALES ASSOCIATE
7-Eleven
06.2022 - 10.2022
PSYCHIATRIC SOCIAL WORKER
Assisi Snehasaram
07.2019 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Arts - English Language & Literature
Mahatma Gandhi University
Master of Social Work - Medical & Psychiatry
Mahatma Gandhi University
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