Dedicated healthcare professional adept at coordinating training, paperwork and specific community-based resources. Exceptional communication and planning abilities with an organized and thorough nature.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Health Worker
Interior Health Authority
Kelowna, B.C.
12.2010 - Current
Create connections and provide socialization with individuals in a home setting.
Advocate for clients' needs in community.
Refer clients to resources within authority.
Provide basic healthcare and support services.
Promote independence with clients as well as adapting to specific needs of each client.
Demonstrate respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Volunteer
Humane Society
Kelowna, B.C.
04.2018 - 08.2020
Transporting animals to and from veterinary appointments.
Providing food, shelter and medical care to animals.
Facilitating and screening meet and greets with potential animal adopters.
Life Skills Coach
Next Step Life Skills Program
Kelowna, BC
10.2019 - 12.2019
Modeled positive behavior skills as well as good problem-solving and relationship-building abilities to improve clients' social integration.
Helped client to identify challenges and set goals.
Customized strategies based on individuals' goals and strengths and offered each positive reinforcement to continue progress against goals.
Helped to integrate the client in local community by teaching important social skills.
Education
Diploma - Addiction And Community Health Professional
Sundance College
Calgary, AB
08.2022
Social Work
Okanagan College
Kelowna, BC
12.2019
Healthcare Assistant Certificate - Healthcare
Okanagan College
Kelowna, BC
07.2009
Skills
Creative Solutions
Wellness Strategies
Safety Behaviors
Behavior Modification
Client Needs Assessment
Supporting Daily Living Needs
Timeline
Life Skills Coach
Next Step Life Skills Program
10.2019 - 12.2019
Volunteer
Humane Society
04.2018 - 08.2020
Community Health Worker
Interior Health Authority
12.2010 - Current
Diploma - Addiction And Community Health Professional