Adam Burris
Aldergrove,British Columbia
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
References available upon request.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Casual Shelter Resource Worker
Lookout Houising Society
12.2023 - Current
- Assist permanent staff in daily duties
- Provide medical support when needed
- Follow site policies set out by Lookout.
- Provide harm reduction to community members and guests.
- Review case files and follow up with guests
- conduct VALS
Shelter Support Worker
Lookout Housing Society
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Helped clients manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted clients in identifying community resources and connecting with appropriate services.
- Organized transport for clients to appointments.
- Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
Catering Cook
04.2017 - 07.2023
- Offered tasty options for people following vegetarian, gluten-free and allergy-sensitive diets.
- Promoted excellence in food quality and presentation for kitchen staff.
- I followed and adjusted recipes to create healthy, flavorful meals and maximize customer satisfaction.
- Collaborated with chef to create menu rotation meeting legal requirements and company policies for nutrition and variety.
- Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.
- Adjusted recipes based on ingredient availability or customer request.
- Trained and supervised cooking staff to expertly meet daily needs.
- Planned menus for different events, seasons and customer requests.
Education
Mental Health First Aid
Mental Health Commission of Canada
06.2023
Trauma Informed Practice
The Association For Psychological Therapies
06.2023
First Aid For Opioid Poisoning Emergencies
Red Cross
05.2023
Ocupational First Aid Level 1
Valley First Aid
Langley, BC06.2022
WHMIS
Virtual WHMIS
06.2017
No Degree - Social Work
University of The Fraser Valley
Abbotsford, BC06.2026
Food Safe Level 1
Open School Bc
Vancouver, BC05.2023
Food Safe Level 2
Advanced Continuing Education
BurnabyProfesion Cook 2
ITA
Vancouver06.2016
Skills
- Workflow Coordination
- Team building
- Procedure Preparation
- Cleaning and Sanitation
- Risk Assessment
- Crisis Intervention
- Boundary Setting
- Cultural Competency
- Collaborative Relationships
- Client Documentation
- Confidential Case Documentation
- Interpersonal communication
Timeline
Casual Shelter Resource Worker
Lookout Houising Society
12.2023 - Current
Shelter Support Worker
Lookout Housing Society
08.2023 - 12.2023
Catering Cook
04.2017 - 07.2023
Mental Health First Aid
Mental Health Commission of Canada
Trauma Informed Practice
The Association For Psychological Therapies
First Aid For Opioid Poisoning Emergencies
Red Cross
Ocupational First Aid Level 1
Valley First Aid
WHMIS
Virtual WHMIS
No Degree - Social Work
University of The Fraser Valley
Food Safe Level 1
Open School Bc
Food Safe Level 2
Advanced Continuing Education
Profesion Cook 2
ITA
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