Adam MacKeracher
North Battleford,Saskatchewan
Summary
Hardworking Mental Health Corrections Officer skilled in managing correctional functions and monitoring patient behavior. Employs sound judgment and verbal de-escalation tactics to maintain safety of fellow corrections officers, nurses, and doctors. Skillfully communicates with other Corrections officers, nurses and doctors about level of care for the patients.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Corrections Officer
Saskatchewan Hospital
03.2021 - Current
- Work with provincial inmates who have been diagnosed with mental health concerns
- Working alongside doctors and Psychiatric nurses to provide individual levels of care to each individual patient.
Facility Youth Worker
Drumming Hill Youth Centre
11.2020 - 12.2021
- Work as a corrections officer in a youth facility, provide opportunities for rehabilitation as well as getting youth into contact with supports in their home communities.
Youth Care Worker
Eagles Nest Youth Ranch
07.2019 - 12.2020
- Provide 24 hour Care and support for kids and youth 8-16 years old, Use skills of Crisis Intervention to deescalate situation amongst youth.
Welding Assistant
Sad Sacks
North Battleford
01.2019 - 07.2019
- Streamlined workflow processes by organizing required materials and tools prior to the start of each shift or project phase.
- Demonstrated adaptability by working efficiently on various types of metals and welding processes according to project requirements.
- Minimized errors in final products by assisting welders in following blueprints accurately when aligning components for assembly.
- Supported welders in achieving high-quality results by effectively operating necessary tools, such as grinders and clamps.
- Contributed to team communication by effectively relaying pertinent information between welders, supervisors, and other team members.
Education
Arts & Science -
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan04.2018
Grade 12 Diploma -
Eston Composite School
Eston, Saskatchewan06.2014
Skills
- Interpersonal Confidence by communicating well with all members of a team and equally respecting all members’ values and contributions
- Creative Problem Solving by investigating all angles of a problem and using effective research to arrive at a logical solution
- Flexible by making decisions and meeting needs based on the emotion or nature of a situation
- Integrity and Honesty
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Deep understanding of the Hospitals policies and the use of CJIMS
- Proficient at file maintenance
- Relationship building and management
- Excellent at crisis management
Interests And Achievements
- Defensive Driving Course through Canadian safety council (11/15/2012)
- Standard First AID CPR/AED level C through Canadian Red Cross (22/02/2024)
- ASIST (11/17/2020)
- Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Through Eagles Nest Youth Ranch (08/02/2019)
- Naloxone Training through Battle River Treaty 6 (01/28/2020)
- Oleoresin Capsicum Spray certification (01/2021)
- Baton Certification (01/2021)
Volunteer Experience
- Big Brothers Big Sisters, 01/01/2020 - Present As a Big Brother it is my responsibility to connect with my little brother and find different activities for us to do throughout the community. My role as the big brother is to be a good role model, mentor, and give sound advice to my little brother in hopes that he will make healthy decisions.
- Youth Group Leader, 09/01/2015- 29/06/2019 . Looked after the emotional, physical and spiritual needs of the youth under my care. Assisting the head youth pastor with duties and responsibilities.
- Camp Counselor at Moose Lake Gospel Camp, Summer 2009- Summer 2018, Looked after the emotional, physical and spiritual needs of the children under my care. Assisted the camp leaders with camp related duties and responsibilities.
References
- Jim Sack, Owner of Sad Sacks, (306) 445-3140
- Taylor Willsey, Supervisor at Eagles Nest Youth Ranch, (306) 481-4333
- Debbie McNabb, Community Pastor, (306) 481-6459
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Mental Health Corrections Officer
Saskatchewan Hospital
03.2021 - Current
Facility Youth Worker
Drumming Hill Youth Centre
11.2020 - 12.2021
Youth Care Worker
Eagles Nest Youth Ranch
07.2019 - 12.2020
Welding Assistant
Sad Sacks
01.2019 - 07.2019
Arts & Science -
University of Saskatchewan
Grade 12 Diploma -
Eston Composite School