SANDRA MARIYAM BIJO
London,ON
Summary
Motivated Social Worker with comprehensive knowledge of social justice issues and systems affecting marginalized communities. Passionate about developing and facilitating programs to support communities in need. Collaborative and analytical advocate builds strategic partnerships, advocate for clients and advance change for communities in need.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Services Worker
CHELSEY PARK LONG TERM CARE
London, ON
05.2022 - Current
- Delivered comprehensive therapeutic services to seniors citizens
- Secured housing, medical care and employment for clients by collaborating with various community agencies.
- Counseled individuals and families regarding mental health, substance abuse, physical abuse and rehabilitation issues.
- Provided social work services, individual and family therapy and referrals.
- Interviewed clients and family members to obtain key information for case planning and management.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
Disability Support Worker
Mary Disability Home
Ernakulam, India
06.2019 - 08.2020
- Maintained safety with tidy, clean and hazard-free home environments.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients.
- Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
- Prepared nutritious meals to meet individual dietary needs for clients.
- Entertained, conversed and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
- Provided high level of physical support by lifting, adjusting and moving clients.
- Organized clinical documentation, treatment plans and referrals.
- Preserved and prepared reports and treatment records.
- Coordinated program referrals for community-based resources.
Recreational Assistant
Lally Retirement Home
Kottayam, India
01.2019 - 11.2019
- Collaborated with staff to create recreation offerings and facilitated communication about new programs to generate involvement.
- Opened, closed and secured facilities at prescribed times to accommodate scheduled activities.
- Provided clear instruction to activity and program participants to deliver fun and maintain safety.
- Maintained order among participants and spectators to enforce conduct rules conformance.
Education
DIPLOMA IN SOCIAL SERVICE WORKER - Social Service Worker
Fanshawe College
London, ON12.2022
Skills
- Child Care
- Mental Health Support
- Treatment Options
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Social Justice
- Emotional Support
- Communications Strategies
- Team Meetings
- Child Safety
- Relationship Issues Management
Certification
- VULNERABLE SECTOR CHECK
- FIRST AID AND CPR CERTIFICATE
- FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE
Timeline
Social Services Worker
CHELSEY PARK LONG TERM CARE
05.2022 - Current
Disability Support Worker
Mary Disability Home
06.2019 - 08.2020
Recreational Assistant
Lally Retirement Home
01.2019 - 11.2019
DIPLOMA IN SOCIAL SERVICE WORKER - Social Service Worker
Fanshawe College
- VULNERABLE SECTOR CHECK
- FIRST AID AND CPR CERTIFICATE
- FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE
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