Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Accomplishments
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Akshit Singla

Vancouver,BC

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate health professional with 2+ years of experience in emergency first aid, CPR, addiction care, and crisis intervention. Proven ability to enhance patient care through comprehensive knowledge of safety protocols, medication administration, and mental health support. Committed to creating safe and supportive environments, improving patient outcomes, and fostering collaborative healthcare practices. Equipped with a clean driving record, reliable transportation, and a strong understanding of health regulations and best practices.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Resident Support Worker

Community Builders Group
Vancouver, BC
08.2022 - Current
  • Conduct client interviews to gather information on health issues, substance use disorder, and living arrangements, and connect them to social services like income assistance and pharmacies
  • Efficiently recorded vital resident information, arranged medical appointments, and helped individuals with their day-to-day tasks
  • Ensure food safety by portioning, labeling and storing food items correctly, performing various cleaning duties, and ensuring the proper disposal of waste including used syringes and glass.

Addiction Recovery Program Night Monitor

Providence Living Society
Vancouver, BC
06.2024 - Current
  • Support clients in a 90-day abstinence-based alcohol and drug recovery program, fostering optimal opportunities for growth and skill development
  • Facilitate group life skills sessions, group work, self-improvement activities, and individual case work to promote lifestyle changes
  • Assist in the re-entry process by linking residents to community resources, such as supported housing, education, employment programs, support groups, and outpatient counseling services.

Community support worker

Bernard C. Vinge and Associates
Burnaby, BC
10.2023 - 07.2024
  • Provided personalized support and emotional care, leading to an increase in individual satisfaction and quality of life
  • Supported individuals with developmental disorders and mobility issues, utilizing appropriate equipment for safe transfers and mobility assistance, and assisted with activities of daily living (ADL)
  • Prepared and portioned meals according to dietary restrictions, ensured proper nutrition and hydration, performed cleaning duties, and managed the safe disposal of waste.

Security guard

Securico
Vancouver, BC
03.2022 - 07.2022
  • Provided professional security services at an urgent primary care center, resulting in a reduction in security incidents and a safer environment for patients and staff
  • Collaborated with business managers to create over 10 incidents reports, recorded observations, and maintained compliance scores of 80% by ensuring adherence to processes
  • Spearheaded daily standup calls to secure 75+ access points, collaborated with leadership for incident management, and organized meetings to enhance security practices and service experiences.

Warehouse associate

Tforce logistics
Richmond, BC
10.2021 - 03.2022
  • Oversaw the ordering, storing, receiving, and distribution of products, optimizing supply chain processes and reducing lead times
  • Provided administrative support through date entry, mail preparation, and management
  • Verified and generated inventory control reports, reducing discrepancies and implemented cost-effective strategies, leading to a 10% reduction in operational expenses.

Education

Associate of Science - Biology, Chemistry, Health Science

Columbia College
Vancouver, BC
05.2023

Skills

  • MS Office
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Project planning
  • Data analysis
  • Presentation
  • Documentation
  • Patient
  • Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
  • Trilingual: English, Punjabi, and Hindi
  • Analyze needs
  • Provide advice
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Conflict resolution
  • Time management
  • Multitasking
  • Active listening
  • Flexible
  • Self-determined
  • Leadership roles
  • Team work
  • Client Needs Assessments
  • Attention to Detail
  • Documentation proficiency
  • Clerical Support

Certification

  • First Aid and CPR/AED level C certificate
  • Addiction care and treatment certificate
  • Medication administration training
  • Psychological first aid (PFA) certificate
  • Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI)
  • Naloxone (Narcan) training, and understanding mental illness
  • Criminal record check under the vulnerable sector
  • Class 5 BC driver license with a clean abstract (willing to obtain class 4 license).
  • Access to personal vehicle with reliable insurance.
  • Food safe level 1 certificate

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Hindi
Native/ Bilingual
Punjabi
Native/ Bilingual

Accomplishments

  • Worked as a trainer to train newly hired individuals at Community Builders Group and Vinge Associates.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Addiction Recovery Program Night Monitor

Providence Living Society
06.2024 - Current

Community support worker

Bernard C. Vinge and Associates
10.2023 - 07.2024

Resident Support Worker

Community Builders Group
08.2022 - Current

Security guard

Securico
03.2022 - 07.2022

Warehouse associate

Tforce logistics
10.2021 - 03.2022

Associate of Science - Biology, Chemistry, Health Science

Columbia College

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