Barbara Ford
Sturgeon Falls,ON
Summary
A position in a results-orientated company that seeks an ambitious and career conscious person, where acquired skills and education will be utilized toward growth and advancement. Talented Support Worker focused on improving client lives through high-quality support and patient instruction. Proficient in life, financial and social skills, helping clients integrate into community and live more robust lives. Creative and empathetic assistant with 8+ years of experience building community and developing social skills through incremental therapeutic techniques.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Shelter Support Worker
The Warming Centre
11.2023 - Current
- Mentor clients by providing guidance, sharing best practices and modelling effective client-centered care techniques
- Monitor health conditions and reporting changes to appropriate medical professionals
- Administered Life-saving procedures in over-dose situations.
- Established trusting relationships with clients through empathetic communication and active listening. Always maintaining professional boundaries.
- Provided referrals and guidance to social services and resources within the community
Personal Support Worker
Care Partners and V.O.N
01.2016 - 09.2018
- Perform personal hygiene on my clients, assist in making sure medication is taken, tidy house, shop, make sure my clients environment is safe for them, change catheters, monitor vitals
- I promote as much independence as possible so my clients may remain in their home as long as possible
- I listen, as sometimes that is all a client needs, someone to listen.
Social Service Worker and Community and Justice Services and Mental Health and Addictions Placements
NBRHC - Forensic Unit
01.2013 - 01.2015
- These 3 placements combined total 2 years
- I worked with Pamela Green, Dual Diagnosis Specialist and Case Manager
- I conducted check in meetings with clients on disposition orders, I attended court dates, I worked with the ACTT Team, I created the Relapse Prevention Program that was initiated with inpatients at the NBRHC
- This was a group that met once a week for 6 weeks to work through this program
- I participated in many more areas that would be beneficial to this job opportunity.
Personal Support Worker placement and Consolidation
Water's Edge
01.2012 - 01.2013
- This placement and consolidation totaled 600 hours
- During this time I performed all duties that a PSW would perform
- Personal hygiene, Feeding, activities co-ordination, charting, listening, showing compassion and empathy while maintaining a professional standard.
Assistant Manager
Veritasse Coffee Bar
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Counter/cash, set up and close
- Payroll, deposits, ordering and receiving, invoicing paying suppliers.
Education
Community And Justice Services
Canadore College
North Bay09.2015
Social Service Worker
Canadore College
North Bay, On09.2013
Diploma - Mental Health And Addictions
Canadore College
01.2011
Personal Support Worker
Canadore College
North Bay09.2010
High School Diploma -
AN Myer Secondary School
Niagara Falls, On01.1997
Skills
- Daily living support
- Organizing, troubleshooting, behavioral support, cultural sensitivity
- Clean driving record, professional boundaries, confidentiality and privacy, Health and safety awareness
Additional Information - Summary
25 years in the customer service industry along with 15 years supervisory experience. Outstanding organizational and communication skills. I am a high-energy, enthusiastic and dependable, individual who excels in challenging, sensitive and competitive environments. I am compassionate and empathetic. Flexible with hours needed as not all hours in the Social work and Health Care field can be scheduled. Graduate of the Social Service Worker Program from Canadore College and am eligible to be registered with the Ontario Governing Body of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. Manage Community clothing room. Volunteer with West Nipissing Community outreach team to assist our homeless population. Manage a Community mental health and awareness group.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Shelter Support Worker
The Warming Centre
11.2023 - Current
Personal Support Worker
Care Partners and V.O.N
01.2016 - 09.2018
Social Service Worker and Community and Justice Services and Mental Health and Addictions Placements
NBRHC - Forensic Unit
01.2013 - 01.2015
Personal Support Worker placement and Consolidation
Water's Edge
01.2012 - 01.2013
Assistant Manager
Veritasse Coffee Bar
01.2009 - 01.2010
Community And Justice Services
Canadore College
Social Service Worker
Canadore College
Diploma - Mental Health And Addictions
Canadore College
Personal Support Worker
Canadore College
High School Diploma -
AN Myer Secondary School
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