BRENDAH KAYAGA
Edmonton
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with positive attitude. Willingness to take added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Overnight Support Worker
OAKDALE CHILD& FAMILY SERVICES INC.
03.2021 - 08.2023
- Helped clients manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Transported clients to appointments, shopping venues and entertainment events according to determined schedule.
- Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
- Ensured that privacy and fundamental rights of all clients are protected and respected
- Documented client progress and activities in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
Behavior Support Assistant
Family Life Network
05.2019 - 01.2021
- Executed lower-level behavior interventions and de-escalation with students of concern.
- Held students accountable to campus behavioral expectations and administered appropriate consequences.
- Assisted teachers with supervision of students in instructional settings.
- Monitored students in detention and in-school suspension.
- Utilized variety of methods, skills and tools to provide direct behavior support to students on caseload.
Education
High School Diploma -
KYAMBOGO UNIVERSITY
KAMPALA UGANDA12.2018
Skills
- Over three years of work experience with various vulnerable groups in different settings
- High Knowledge of trauma-informed care and harm reduction strategies
- High knowledge of community resources
- Excellent supervisory experience in delivery of social services programs
- Software Proficiency,data entry systems,computer programs and report writing
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Experience working with individuals having serious mental illness
- Excellent team player and can work independently
- Skill and experience in working with youth with mental health challenges and behavioral complexities
- Organization and Time Management
- Troubleshooting
Certification
- WHMIS 2015
- STANDARD FIRSTAID AND CPR Certification
- MANDT Systems
- KEEPING PEOPLE SAFE FROM ABUSE
- ICT TRAINING
- CSTS2020
- FOOD AND SAFETY
Timeline
Overnight Support Worker
OAKDALE CHILD& FAMILY SERVICES INC.
03.2021 - 08.2023
Behavior Support Assistant
Family Life Network
05.2019 - 01.2021
High School Diploma -
KYAMBOGO UNIVERSITY
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