Annemi De Munnik
Social Worker
Somerset West
Summary
A confident and hardworking individual with a desire to make a difference. Compassionate and driven with unfailing work ethic and passion for others. Invested to form trusting relationships and advocating for interests of clients. Has a special interest to encourage and identify strengths and skill sets within clients to invest in their mental, emotional and social well-being. Ambitious and motivated individual, skilled to work with a broad range of age groups, ethnicities and socioeconomic backgrounds. A friendly social worker committed to providing services and support to various groups. Good at resolving conflict and encouraging positive relationships. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to provide the best service to the client. Have a willingness to learn, broadening knowledge and building experience through further studies and courses.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Medical Social Worker
Phileo Dynamix
09.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to assess and address the psychosocial needs of patients in a hospital setting.
- Provided emotional support and counselling to individuals and families facing medical challenges.
- Provided palliative care support for hospital patients and their families, ensuring compassionate assistance and emotional guidance during challenging end-of-life situations.
- Formulate appropriate and realistic discharge plans working with a patient, family, other members of the health care team and community-based organisations.
- Delivered trauma counselling and grief support to patients and their families.
- Extensively supported NICU parents coping with premature births, offering emotional assistance and resources to navigate the challenges of neonatal intensive care.
- Implemented and managed comprehensive employee wellness programs for hospital staff, fostering a positive work environment and addressing mental health and well-being concerns through counseling or group work.
- Ensured continuity of patient care by acting as a resource for patient information.
- Provided therapeutic assistance and collaborated with multi-disciplinary teams to develop and implement treatment plans for individuals and families with diverse mental health and substance problems.
- Provided patient counseling, addressing emotional and social factors impacting health outcomes.
- Engaged in preventative work, educating patients on resources and strategies to enhance their well-being.
- · Developed a care plan for the promotion of improved health status/recovery.
- · Served as an educator, therapist, facilitator counsellor, advocate and supporter.
- · Conducted group therapy sessions for patients receiving mental health and substance use treatment.
Social Worker
Spescare
05.2021 - 08.2022
- Worked in a subacute rehab facility with a multi-disciplinary team of professionals from different medical expertise.
- Worked with medical teams, patients and families to implement effective treatment plans.
- Provided care plans and support services to cancer patients.
- Worked with patients with spinal cord injuries and their families to provide a safe care plan.
- Documented case notes daily and coordinated follow-up for seamless case management.
- Maintained regular contact with clients by calling and visiting clients' homes.
- Coordinated individual discharge plans to manage the safe transition back into community and home environments.
- Explained medical care options to help families make informed healthcare decisions.
- Preserved and prepared reports and treatment records.
- Updated treatment plans every month with the latest intervention strategies and progress notes.
- Counseling & Bereavement
- Report writing & administration
- Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plans.
- Identified issues, analysed information and provided solutions to problems.
Social Work Student
Sunfield Homes
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Ensured varied program of social activities.
- Provided emotional support and friendship.
- Assisted people to perform important daily activities.
- Assessed cognitive abilities and physical and emotional needs of clients to determine appropriate interventions.
- Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
Social Work Intern
FAMSA
07.2020 - 11.2020
- Rendered counselling services at a school to students to enhance their emotional well-being and foster a positive work environment.
- Assessed cognitive abilities and physical and emotional needs of clients to determine appropriate interventions.
- Mediated between family members to facilitate conflict resolution and build healthy family relationships.
- Provided counselling services through Play Therapy.
- Counseled individuals and families.
- Completed detailed charts to summarise interactions with patients and booked follow-up sessions.
- Performed client screenings and accurately recorded data in case files to facilitate clinical case coordination services and case management duties.
- Interviewed clients and family members to obtain key information for case planning and management.
Social Work Student
Abraham Kriel Children's Home
08.2019 - 10.2019
- Assessed cognitive abilities and physical and emotional needs of children to determine appropriate interventions.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Participated in group work activities to enhance the children's life skills and to identify emotional needs.
Social Work Student
Child And Youth Care Centre
07.2019 - 07.2019
- Observed therapy intervention.
- Assisted in group work activities.
- Organized and implemented a holiday program.
- Maintained regular contact with clients by calling and visiting clients' homes.
- Record keeping of progress reports.
Social Work Student
NorSA Community Centre
06.2018 - 06.2018
- Accompanied social workers to home and pre-school visits.
- Statistical data capturing of foster care.
- Shadowing adoption and foster care.
Education
Masters in Social Work (Healthcare) -
University of Pretoria
Pretoria 01.2023 - 12.2024
Baccalaureus Social Work: Social Work -
North West University
Potchefstroom 01.2017 - 11.2020
Skills
Time Management
Excellent Communication
Task Prioritization
Adaptability and Flexibility
Reliability
Certification
Play Therapy and Training Level 1 & 2
Timeline
Masters in Social Work (Healthcare) -
University of Pretoria
01.2023 - 12.2024
Play Therapy and Training Level 1 & 2
10-2022
Medical Social Worker
Phileo Dynamix
09.2022 - Current
Working with Trauma, FAMSA
03-2022
Social Worker
Spescare
05.2021 - 08.2022
Child Protection Workshop
02-2021
Online Level 5 TEFL Academy Course
01-2021
Social Work Intern
FAMSA
07.2020 - 11.2020
Microsoft Office - Beginners to Advance
01-2020
Training in Play Therapy
09-2019
Social Work Student
Abraham Kriel Children's Home
08.2019 - 10.2019
Social Work Student
Child And Youth Care Centre
07.2019 - 07.2019
Social Work Student
Sunfield Homes
01.2019 - 01.2021
Social Work Student
NorSA Community Centre
06.2018 - 06.2018
Baccalaureus Social Work: Social Work -
North West University
01.2017 - 11.2020
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