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Saloni Panicker

Mental Health And Wellbeing Worker
Edinburgh,RUT

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Mental Health and Wellbeing Worker

Penumbra
Edinburgh, EDH
08.2023 - Current
  • Maintained detailed documentation of supported people's progress towards goals, enabling accurate evaluations of program effectiveness.
  • Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe environment for supported people experiencing emotional distress.
  • Enhanced supported people's independence by developing personalized support plans and goals.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to individual needs.
  • Increased self-sufficiency among supported people by teaching essential life skills such as budgeting, meal planning, and time management.
  • Organized recreational outings that fostered social interaction, teamwork, and enjoyment among participants while promoting integration into the community.
  • Maintained open lines of communication with family members or guardians when appropriate to keep them informed about their loved one''s progress.
  • Empowered supported people to make informed decisions about their care by providing clear, concise information on available resources and services.
  • Established trust and rapport with supported people, allowing for more effective communication and goal setting.
  • Implemented crisis intervention plans to support client safety.
  • Promoted positive behavior changes through consistent reinforcement of healthy habits and routines.
  • Collaborated with medical and clinical personnel to coordinate and implement client services.
  • Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
  • Administered medication.

Autism Practitioner /Support Worker

Scottish Autism
11.2022 - 06.2023
  • Increased supported people's satisfaction scores through excellent communication, empathy, and understanding of individual needs.
  • Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Reduced workplace accidents with thorough safety training and regular equipment maintenance.
  • Trained in epilepsy care.
  • Trained in administration of midazolam.
  • Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
  • Assisted clients in achieving personal goals by keeping up to date with their personalized support plans.
  • Maintained detailed records of supported people's observations, assessments, and progress updates for proper documentation and reporting purposes.
  • Managed crisis situations effectively, ensuring the safety of both staff members and supported people during incidents involving aggressive or self-injurious behaviors.
  • Promoted supported people's emotional well-being by creating a positive and nurturing environment tailored to their needs.
  • Built solid and trusting rapport with supported people, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.

Consultant

Unacademy
07.2020 - 12.2020
  • Improved customer service ratings and accurately solved problems using active listening and customer service skills.
  • Participated in customer service training for internal teams to share knowledge and experience and improve quality of customer service.
  • Displayed very good communication and customer service skills.
  • Answered inquiries and provided superior customer service to clients.
  • Generated reports for customer service issues and repair records.

Summer Intern

Child Rights And You
06.2018 - 09.2018
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to complete projects on time and within budget constraints.
  • Conducted field research in impoverished areas of Bangalore to understand trends in number of children enrolled in schools.
  • Completed research, compiled data, updated spreadsheets, and produced timely reports.
  • Organized a summer camp in collaboration with team members and stakeholders.
  • Facilitated successful completion of projects from concept to launch.

Education

Master of Science - Psychology of Mental Health (Conversion)

University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh
10.2022

Bachelor of Arts - English, Political Science, History

Christ University
Bangalore
11.2020

No Degree - Humanities

Delhi Public School
Bhopal
2017

Skills

Time Management

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Timeline

Mental Health and Wellbeing Worker

Penumbra
08.2023 - Current

Autism Practitioner /Support Worker

Scottish Autism
11.2022 - 06.2023

Consultant

Unacademy
07.2020 - 12.2020

Summer Intern

Child Rights And You
06.2018 - 09.2018

Master of Science - Psychology of Mental Health (Conversion)

University of Edinburgh

Bachelor of Arts - English, Political Science, History

Christ University

No Degree - Humanities

Delhi Public School
Saloni PanickerMental Health And Wellbeing Worker