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Christina Anne  Tom

Christina Anne Tom

Social worker
Auckland

Summary

A passionate and empathetic Social Work aspirant with hands-on placement experience supporting diverse client groups. Skilled in strengths-based practice, client advocacy, and case documentation. Eager to begin a professional career in a role that supports vulnerable communities and promotes social justice.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Student Placement

Te Whatu Ora
04.2024 - 10.2024

Completed 70-day placement under supervision of a qualified social worker.

Supported clients in connecting and setting up with medical supports like ambulance services and safety alarms. Done needs assessment and community mental health referrals.Assisted in social work support for clients with health, disability, financial crisis and rehabilitation. Observed and indulged in a wide variety of challenges individuals and whanau face, as well as a range of approaches to offer support.Dealt with culturally relevant interventions and its impacts on individuals. Attended team meetings and engaged in reflective supervision.Developed understanding of culturally appropriate practice including working in Te Ao Māori contexts.

Student Placement

Salvation Army Bridge
08.2023 - 11.2023

Observed and assisted in various cases. Done social work assessments.Enhanced student placement rates by developing and implementing effective placement strategies.Provided detailed reports on student placement progress and outcomes to senior management and relevant committees.Successfully completed a project helps in contacting with various social work agencies across Auckland central.

Education

Master of Arts - Social Work

University of Auckland
Auckland, New Zealand
04.2001 -

Graduate Diploma - Health And Rehabilitation Studies

Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology
Rotorua, New Zealand
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Mahatma Gandhi University
Kerala, India
04.2001 -

Skills

Client-centered practice

Case note writing and record-keeping

Crisis intervention (observed and supported)

Cultural responsiveness (including work with Māori and Pasifika communities)

Knowledge of NZ legislation (eg, Oranga Tamariki Act, Privacy Act)

Communication and rapport-building

Team collaboration in multidisciplinary settings

Work Experience

  • Health Care Assistant (March 2020 - Sept 2020)

Wharerangi Resthome and Village, Taupo, New Zealand

  • HCA at Atwahai Resthome and village,Taradale,Napier (Sept 2020 - Feb 2021)
  • Support worker Toucan Taranaki 2004 Ltd (Feb 2021- February 2023)
  • Support worker Ranfurly care society ( April 2023 - present)

Reference

1.Gemma Lee| Placement supervisor at Te Whatu Ora (Auckland central)

Contact: 021709139

Mail: GemmaLee@adhb.govt.nz

2. Allen Bartley| lecturer at University of Auckland (Social work)

Mail: a.bartley@auckland.ac.nz

3. Tanya Booth| Coordinator at Ranfurly care society (Epsom)

Contact:+64273041172

Timeline

Student Placement

Te Whatu Ora
04.2024 - 10.2024

Student Placement

Salvation Army Bridge
08.2023 - 11.2023

Master of Arts - Social Work

University of Auckland
04.2001 -

Graduate Diploma - Health And Rehabilitation Studies

Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Mahatma Gandhi University
04.2001 -
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