Angela White
St. John's
Summary
Experienced professional with a proven track record of delivering exceptional results through collaborative teamwork and adaptability. Efficiently manages tasks, resolves problems, and ensures seamless operations. Recognized for reliability, a strong work ethic, and the ability to meet evolving needs with a positive attitude. Committed to achieving goals and making valuable contributions to team success.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Assistance Worker (Medical Accommodation)
NL Health Services
05.2023 - Current
- Company Overview: Eastern Urban Zone -Waterford Hospital Adult Psychiatric Assessment (PAU) & Short Stay Unit (SSU) and Rehabilitation (N3A) units
- Provides services of a practical nature to patients and their families in an effective and efficient manner
- Services such as the procurement of medical equipment/supplies required for discharge, arrangement of transportation while liaising with various government departments such as the Department of Children, Seniors and Social Development/ Service Canada/MCP/ NLPDP/ Vital Statistics/ The Office of Public Trustee regarding financial services /drug cards/ ID’s, and other services as required to facilitate the discharge from an acute care bed and/ or the Emergency Department
- Diligently complete tasks in a cooperative supportive manner with all the team members; especially the social workers to strengthen their clinical recommendations for the overall well being of the patient and their families
- Eastern Urban Zone -Waterford Hospital Adult Psychiatric Assessment (PAU) & Short Stay Unit (SSU) and Rehabilitation (N3A) units
Social Assistance Worker (Medical Accommodation)
Eastern Health
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Company Overview: Waterford Hospital Geriatric Psychiatry Assessment (GPAU) & Chronically Mental Health(4SW) Units
- Provides services of a practical nature to patients and their families in an effective and efficient manner
- Services such as assisting patient and /or families with various financial applications such as LTC/PCH/CC subsidy and medical discharge waiver, determined the financial eligibility and other services as required for the patients and families
- Liaison with various government departments such as The Department of Advance Education and Skills/ The Office of Public Trustee/ Service Canada/MCP/NLPLP in a cooperative supportive manner
- Monitored the Special Care residents budgeted expenditures and maintained statistical records
- Diligently completed tasks in a cooperative supportive manner with all the team members; especially the social workers to expedite their clinical recommendation for placement in the appropriate facility
- Commissioner for Oaths status obtained on March 30, 2021
- Waterford Hospital Geriatric Psychiatry Assessment (GPAU) & Chronically Mental Health(4SW) Units
Placement Services Coordinator
Eastern Health
11.2017 - 11.2019
- Company Overview: Saint Patrick Mercy Home
- Maintained the long-term care wait list by reviewing the personal care home and nursing home applications for placement suitability
- Included referring and coordinating applicants to the appropriate placement option
- It also included coordinating respite services in either a personal care or nursing home
- Saint Patrick Mercy Home
Personal Care Home Social Worker
Eastern Health
04.2015 - 10.2016
- Company Overview: Holyrood, NL
- Provided case management to residents in Personal Care Homes in Holyrood, Bay Roberts and St
- Mary’s areas
- Monitored Personal Care Homes to ensure compliance with the 2007 legislative Personal Care Home Standards
- Included in this position was conducting Adult Protection Act investigations and investigating complaints
- Holyrood, NL
Community Supports Social Worker (Generalist)
Health and Community Services
01.2009 - 03.2013
- Company Overview: Avalon Region
- Provided community services to physically disabled adults, intellectually disabled adults, physically and intellectually disabled children under the special child welfare allowance program and monitored Alternate Family Care Homes in the Holyrood and Placentia districts
- Avalon Region
Alternate Family Care- Rural Avalon
Health and Community Services
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Company Overview: Avalon Region
- Provided case management services for Alternate Family Care residents in conjunction with monitoring the licensed Alternate Family Care Homes for compliance to the October 2007 operational standards
- Processed also the licensing applications for a new Alternate Family Care Home
- Avalon Region
Community Supports Social Worker (Generalist)
Health and Community Services
04.2006 - 12.2006
- Company Overview: Avalon Region
- Provided community services to physically disabled adults, intellectually disabled adults, physically and intellectually disabled children under the special child welfare allowance program and monitored Alternate Family Care Homes in the Holyrood and Placentia districts
- Avalon Region
Mental Health /Addiction Services Counsellor
Health and Community Services
05.1999 - 04.2005
- Provided Mental Health and Addictions services to individuals, couples, families and children in Holyrood- St
- Mary’s areas
- Provided community workshops in community centers and schools on various topics along with the implementation of certain community programs
Mental Health/Discharge Planner/Community Support Social Worker
Health and Community Services
04.1996 - 04.1999
- Company Overview: Placentia Health Center
- 50 %- Mental Health Services to individuals, couples, families and children along with a satellite clinic in the Whitbourne Health Care Clinic
- 30 %- Community Supports Social Worker with the Senior Program for home supports services, personal care home and nursing home applications
- 20 %- Discharge Planner -Placentia Hospital for Seniors population
- Duties in this 3-way split position included many different tasks with each program area
- Mental Health Services comprises biopsychosocial assessment and treatment plans
- Community Supports Program consisted of completion of the Long-Term Care Adult Assessment Tool, recommendation of services in conjunction with case management under the Home Support Program
- Discharge Planner required immediate action to facilitate discharge from the Placentia Health Care acute care bed to either return to the community with home support or facilitate placement in a personal care home or nursing home
- Placentia Health Center
Mental Health Clinician
GB Cross Memorial Hospital
09.1995 - 06.1996
- Mental Health Services to individuals, couples, families and children using a variety of treatment models such as Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Empowerment Therapy
- All assessments were bio psychosocial in nature and treatment was formulated from the assessment to determine which model of therapy would be effective for treatment
- Duties included weekly hospital rounds with Psychiatry, Psychologist, Psych Nurse and Social Work to consult on complex clients, provide education and assignment of referrals
- Maintained monthly statistical data records along with management of the wait list
Coordinator of Abuse Forum
Family Enrichment Committee
12.1995 - 03.1996
- This was a social work position focused on the coordinated one-day event to educate the community on the different types of abuse through professional and experienced guest speakers
Supervised Access Worker
Unified Family Court
04.1995 - 09.1995
- Provided court order supervised access for children of divorce to have contact with their non-residing parent
- Provided a detailed report to the court on the events during the visit and developed the template of the court report for supervised access
Counsellor/Mediator
Unified Family Court
01.1995 - 04.1995
- Completed 5th year field placement with an exceptional grading for an entry level social worker
- Duties included psycho educational children's' group for children of divorce, mediated martial disputes for interim court orders and completed 5th year field requirements
- Highlights of this placement was familiarization with pre-court preparation and knowledgeable of family court proceedings in relation to domestic violence
Counsellor(student)
Iris Kirby House
09.1994 - 12.1994
- Completed 4th year field placement with an outstanding grade for a 4th year social work student
- Duties included crisis safety assessments for placement within the shelter, coordination with emergency services and advocated for financial and shelter resources
- Co-facilitate the Empowerment psycho educational group and completed the 4th year field requirements
- Highlights of this field placement was the dedication and commitment to zero tolerance of violence, exceptional client -focused skills and top notch in crisis intervention situations
Social Work Assistant Position
Department of Social Services
06.1994 - 08.1994
- Assisted and provided coverage for the new SWASP program and the Family and Rehabilitation program
Research Assistant
Memorial University of Newfoundland
01.1994 - 08.1994
- Steering Committee member in the Hoops and Hurdles Health and Welfare Research Grant which resulted in the Standing Strong research document and video on the lives of single parents in post secondary educational institutions in NL
- Highlights of this experience was lobbying the Provincial Government in relation to policies within the Department of Social Services that hindered the accessibility of post secondary education for single parents
Vice -president of the Single Parents
Memorial University
04.1991 - 09.1993
- Founding member of the development of the advocacy group towards changes in the Provincial Government funding policies for single parents of Newfoundland and Labrador
- Coordinated group activities for the children within the University setting
Social Work Assistant Position
Department of Social Services
06.1993 - 08.1993
- Assisted and provided coverage for the Youth Correction Services program
Volunteer
Newfoundland and Labrador AIDS Committee
01.1991 - 04.1991
- Participated in the community education on HIV /AIDS and provided support in the office with upcoming community events
Member
Riverview Tenants Association
09.1988 - 09.1989
- Active member under the Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Cooperation for coordination of community events and issues impacting the community
- Participation in the project assessing dwelling types that best fit single parent’s needs within the St
- John's area
Education
Bachelor of Social Work -
Memorial University of NL
St. John's, NL05.1995
Skills
- Empathic & Non judgemental listening skills
- Adjustment therapy skills
- Therapeutic relationship building skills
- Solution focused skills
- Assessment/analytical skills
- Relaxation training skills
- Stress management skills
- Empowerment/Assertiveness skills
- Facilitation skills for psycho educational workshops/programs
- Advocacy skills
- Team building skills
- Caregiver support skills
- Clarification & Contracting skills
- Observational & Mentoring skills
- Streamlining and development of orientation manuals skills
Certification
- Registered Social Worker (2025)
- Certification in ASSIST
- Certification in MOAB
- Certification in WHIMS
Timeline
Social Assistance Worker (Medical Accommodation)
NL Health Services
05.2023 - Current
Social Assistance Worker (Medical Accommodation)
Eastern Health
01.2021 - 01.2023
Placement Services Coordinator
Eastern Health
11.2017 - 11.2019
Personal Care Home Social Worker
Eastern Health
04.2015 - 10.2016
Community Supports Social Worker (Generalist)
Health and Community Services
01.2009 - 03.2013
Alternate Family Care- Rural Avalon
Health and Community Services
01.2007 - 01.2009
Community Supports Social Worker (Generalist)
Health and Community Services
04.2006 - 12.2006
Mental Health /Addiction Services Counsellor
Health and Community Services
05.1999 - 04.2005
Mental Health/Discharge Planner/Community Support Social Worker
Health and Community Services
04.1996 - 04.1999
Coordinator of Abuse Forum
Family Enrichment Committee
12.1995 - 03.1996
Mental Health Clinician
GB Cross Memorial Hospital
09.1995 - 06.1996
Supervised Access Worker
Unified Family Court
04.1995 - 09.1995
Counsellor/Mediator
Unified Family Court
01.1995 - 04.1995
Counsellor(student)
Iris Kirby House
09.1994 - 12.1994
Social Work Assistant Position
Department of Social Services
06.1994 - 08.1994
Research Assistant
Memorial University of Newfoundland
01.1994 - 08.1994
Social Work Assistant Position
Department of Social Services
06.1993 - 08.1993
Vice -president of the Single Parents
Memorial University
04.1991 - 09.1993
Volunteer
Newfoundland and Labrador AIDS Committee
01.1991 - 04.1991
Member
Riverview Tenants Association
09.1988 - 09.1989
Bachelor of Social Work -
Memorial University of NL
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