Kvk Vanitha
Singapore
Summary
Experienced Social Work Assistant with a deep commitment to enhancing patient care in healthcare settings. Seeking to advance career in Medical Social Work. Specialize in patient advocacy and case management, excelling in navigating healthcare systems to support patient and family needs. Calm demeanor and robust communication skills enable successful collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, providing emotional and practical support. Motivated to leverage knowledge and skills in a challenging new role, constantly striving for personal growth and excellence in the field of social work.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Social Work Assistant
Woodlands Health Campus
02.2024 - Current
- Supporting Social Workers and the team in providing holistic care to patients and their families
- Managing cases by conducting initial assessments, gathering necessary information, and understanding the care needs of patients
- Coordinating with various departments to ensure seamless service delivery to patients
- Providing emotional support to patients and their families, helping them cope with their medical conditions and treatment processes
- Assisting patients with financial assistance and linking them with community resources and other supportive services
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of patient interactions and case notes
- Preparing reports and documentation related to patient care
- Schedule appointments and follow-ups as necessary
Social Work Practicum Student
Parkinson Society Singapore
01.2025 - 03.2025
- Contributor to planning, implementing, and evaluating Parkinson’s programs.
- Assessed program effectiveness and integrated client feedback for service improvements.
- Supported advocacy efforts through active participation in forums, meetings, and events like Chinese New Year.
- Enhanced community awareness and engagement in Parkinson’s issues.
- Developed a comprehensive understanding of the organization’s operations and its role in the Healthier SG initiative.
- Analyzed activities and impacts at both micro and macro levels.
- Designed and co-facilitated a six-session reminiscence workshop for Parkinson’s patients and caregivers.
- Created curriculum, materials, and led sessions, assessing impact through feedback and reported findings.
- Assessed and compiled community resources relevant to Parkinson’s patients.
- Presented information in user-friendly formats like lists and visual maps for easy access.
Senior Multi-skilled Therapy Assistant
Institute of Mental Health
03.2018 - 01.2024
- Part of a multi-disciplinary team that provides care for IMH long-stay patients
- Assist in providing occupational therapy, physiotherapy, and behavioural intervention under the supervision of a team of allied health professionals
- Conducting group activities 3 times a week
- Conducting rehabilitation programmes 2 times a week
- Conducting functional skills intervention
- Exercises (individual and group) are conducted as prescribed for the patients
- Conduct behaviour modification interventions for patients
- Ensure that patient records are maintained and updated daily and weekly
Sports Massage Therapists
Freelance
10.2016 - 01.2019
- Provide therapeutic care for athletes who completed an event
- Advising about stretching and warming up exercises
- Giving massages and applying strapping and taping techniques to provide support
- Participation in Massage events
- - U-Sports Beach Sandation 2017
- - Army Half- Marathon 2017
- - Puma Night Run 2017
- - Singapore United Football Fiesta 2017
- - NTU Vertical Run Challenge 2017
- - Singapore Kindness movement and Active S 2017
- - Eco Run 2017
- - Army Half- Marathon 2016
- - Standard Chartered Marathon 2016
Assistant Coach
Athlete Development Pte Ltd
10.2015 - 10.2016
- Conducting and assisting in exercises for senior citizens (Programs conducted by Tan Tock Seng Hospital)
- Had the experience to conduct 2 classes by myself
- Ability to converse in basic Chinese and Malay language
- Coaching skipping skills with music to primary school children
- I had to instill values such as Effort, Support and Learn to them
- Teaching Goalball and instill values in secondary school students
- Assisting National Goalball team players for training and matches
- Conducting and assisting in exercises for senior citizens (Programs conducted by Tan Tock Seng Hospital)
Education
Degree - Social work
Singapore University of Social Sciences
Singapore06-2025
Diploma - Sports and Exercise Sciences
Republic Polytechnic
Singapore01.2017
GCE 'O' levels - 1 Distinctions, 5 credits
MacPherson Secondary School
Singapore01.2013
Skills
- Case Management
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Cultural Competency
- Assessment Skills
- Communication Skills
- Empathy
- Problem-solving Skills
- Documentation Skills
- Knowledge of Healthcare Policy
- Resourcefulness
- Patient Education
- Confidentiality
Certification
- Certification in VdTMoCA
- Certification in basic Chinese
- Certification in Therapy Services (2017)
- First Aid and CPR certified
- Values in Principles and Sports certificate (Sports SG)
- Sports Massage in collaboration with Football Association Singapore (2016)
- Kayaking level 1 star certificate
- Eagles awards for achievement in Good Leadership and Services (EAGLES)
- Lifesaving 1,2 and 3 Certificate
- Elementary Swimming course II
- Participation in BNP Paribas Women Tennis Association (WTA) Finals Singapore
- Participation in 8th Asean Para Games: Trainings, rehearsals including actual event
Awards
- Covid Recognition award, 2023
- 5-year long service award, 2023
- IMH Care Ambassador, 2022
- Sayang Award, 2022
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Tamil
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Chinese (Mandarin)
Beginner (A1)
Malay
Beginner (A1)
Hobbies and Interests
- Watching Mystery/Thriller Movies and Documentaries
- Dancing and Singing
- Art Coloring and Word Search Puzzles
Timeline
Social Work Practicum Student
Parkinson Society Singapore
01.2025 - 03.2025
Senior Social Work Assistant
Woodlands Health Campus
02.2024 - Current
Senior Multi-skilled Therapy Assistant
Institute of Mental Health
03.2018 - 01.2024
Sports Massage Therapists
Freelance
10.2016 - 01.2019
Assistant Coach
Athlete Development Pte Ltd
10.2015 - 10.2016
Degree - Social work
Singapore University of Social Sciences
Diploma - Sports and Exercise Sciences
Republic Polytechnic
GCE 'O' levels - 1 Distinctions, 5 credits
MacPherson Secondary School
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