RASHMI RAI

*** - *** ** *** **, Calgary, AB T*R *H9

587-***-**** addtla@r.postjobfree.com

A dedicated and energetic professional who can use knowledge and skills in helping children and families to meet their self- development goals and learn new skills. I have more than 2 years of experience in working with children in all ages in providing basic care and teaching the importance of early developmental skills. Also, follow good practice in health and safety guidelines.

HIGHLIGHTS

social work Degree, specializes in Child Rights and Child Protection

Self-motivated individual who can use knowledge, skills and experience to help children in their holistic development through stimulating, safe and healthy environment

Experienced in carrying out programs that promote the development of children

Adept at identifying the individual care needs of each child

Proven ability to engage children in creative play, arts and crafts

Good communication and observational skills

EXPERIENCE

Consultant – Child Health Department Dec 2017 - Dec 2018

National Commission for Protection of Child Rights, Government of India • Delhi, India

Assisted more than 50 Children and families in navigating medical, mental health and social system to pro-actively address the needs to improve their health and well-being

Provided behavioural intervention based on the assessed needs of the children

Assessed and supported clients who are referred from other departments

Monitored clients’ progress, intervened as necessary to ensure that plan of care and services provided are Children-focussed and friendly

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Social Work Trainee Jan 2017 - Apr 2017

Juvenile Justice Board (Observational Shelter Home for Children) • Coimbatore, India

Participated in counselling sessions, assessment and testing to a caseload of 8 children

Visited homes and conducted case studies on children who need help and support.

Completed assessment of children including their family under the supervision of Child Protection Officer

Supported and helped children in planning daily activities including maintaining daily hygiene routine, engaged children in creative play.

Help in promoting their physical, cognitive and emotional development of children.

Documented children’s progress to maintain records

Social Work Trainee Jul 2016 - Nov 2016

Shivesh Autism Centre (Special School) India

Prepared daily reports on 10 inmates (children) with autism and noted any behavioural or developmental issues

Educated families on how to calmly and appropriately deal with agitated, out of control inmates with autism

Conducted individual and group counselling for inmates and their families

Assisted in all the regular activities such as reading and writing sessions, exercises and yoga, different therapies such as play, dance, music, speech and recreational

Helped in feeding meals to children with autism; if needed

Completed documentation and maintained confidentiality

Educator/Support worker Jul 2013 - Jun 2015

Pandit Girja Prasad Samajik Sewa Evam Siksha Sansthan, (Shelter Home for children) India

Engaged children in different activities like story telling, preparing crafts, colouring, helping in doing exercise, solving puzzles, throwing games which help children to control their motor skills

Supported in conducting programs that enhance the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of Children

Helped staff in preparing breakfast, snacks and lunch for children

Provided mental and behavioural support to Children

Completed documentation

EDUCATION

Career Bridge workshop (Calgary Catholic Immigration Society) (CCIS) 2020

Master of Social Work 2017

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore, India

Degree evaluated as equivalent to a Canadian Master of Social Work by the Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW)

Bachelor of Business Administration 2013

Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Noida, India

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Canadian Workplace Integration - Calgary Catholic Immigration Society, Calgary 2020

Soft Skills: Working with Others - Calgary Catholic Immigration Society, Calgary 2020

References available upon request

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