Alyssa Downing
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Rehabilitation Support Worker
Seasons Health Therapies
07.2024 - 02.2025
- Assisted client with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Helped client manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
- Transported client to doctor and personal banking appointments, pool, shopping venues and entertainment events according to determined schedule.
- Assisted, supported and followed Client's rehabilitation plan in pool
Mental Health Care Aide
Gateway Stabilization Unit, Interior Health
05.2020 - 09.2024
- Developed rapport with patients by actively listening and demonstrating empathy during one-on-one sessions, fostering trust and open communication.
- Documented client progress in confidential files.
- Supported individuals throughout stabilization process by helping them identify triggers develop strategies for managing symptoms and maintain sobriety.
- Facilitated successful discharge planning by collaborating with community resources, ensuring seamless transitions for patients returning home or entering outside facilities.
- Developed and implemented activities to help clients develop social and independent living skills.
- Assisted RPN with admission and discharge process
Nursing Assistant
Medical Surgical Unit, Interior Health
02.2017 - 09.2024
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and feeding while providing compassionate assistance.
- Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
- Promoted a safe and clean environment by maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols and sanitation standards.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Transported patients throughout the hospital to other units for testing.
- Assisted nursing staff with wound care and dressing changes.
- Provided 1:1 observation care for patients experiencing mental health crisis
Resident Care Aide
Retirement Concepts
02.2015 - 02.2017
- Assisted residents with personal hygiene tasks, ensuring their dignity and comfort throughout the process.
- Managed challenging behaviors among residents using de-escalation techniques and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Enhanced resident well-being by providing compassionate care and support in daily activities.
- Provided mobility assistance to residents as needed, including transferring between beds or chairs and aiding with ambulation around the facility.
- Provided end-of-life care for residents while offering emotional support to family members throughout the process.
Education
Health Care Assistant Certificate -
MTI Community College
Chilliwack, BC07-2013
High School Diploma -
Maranatha Christian School
Williams Lake, BC06-2010
Skills
- Professional boundaries
- Mental health support
- Therapeutic techniques
- Client confidentiality
- Disability awareness
- Adaptive equipment
- Meditech
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Crisis intervention
- Goal setting
Training
- CPI Training – Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
- CLBC Privacy Training Certificate
- OFA level 1 with CPR Certificate
- San'yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training Certificate
Timeline
Rehabilitation Support Worker
Seasons Health Therapies
07.2024 - 02.2025
Mental Health Care Aide
Gateway Stabilization Unit, Interior Health
05.2020 - 09.2024
Nursing Assistant
Medical Surgical Unit, Interior Health
02.2017 - 09.2024
Resident Care Aide
Retirement Concepts
02.2015 - 02.2017
Health Care Assistant Certificate -
MTI Community College
High School Diploma -
Maranatha Christian School
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