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
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
Edinburgh
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
Bhopal
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
Bangalore
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
Edinburgh10.2022
Bachelor of Arts - English, Political Science, History
Christ University
Bangalore11.2020
No Degree - Humanities
Delhi Public School
Bhopal2017
Skills
Time Management
Teamwork and Collaboration
Relationship Building
Written Communication
Adaptability
Interpersonal Skills
Active Listening
Problem-Solving
Decision-Making
Analytical Thinking
Empathy Development
Medication Administration
Infection Control
Critical Thinking
First Aid Training
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