Carrie Riddoch

In my current role as a Wellness Practitioner for the Cochrane community, I am dedicated to providing both workplace and community support to our consumers in a variety of modalities. We support individuals in lifelong pursuits of learning, relationship building, in addition to planning and developing leisure activities when funding allots. In this role I am:

• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.

In my supportive Neighbor role it is imperative for me to foster a sense of community, offering assistance in day to day tasks where required. I encourage independence as much as possible, while providing guidance where required. Companionship is a kew component of this role which involves being approachable, proactive, and responsive to the needs of each individual thus creating a caring and connected environment. I assist in all medical appointments, to provide support and deeper explanations where needed, medication administration, budgeting and dietary requirements . I am also a part of ensuring connection within the community, assistance finding employment when desired, and overall mental health wellness.

In my role as a Supportive Roommate, I provide companionship, and guidance in a shared living environment while promoting independence, and enhancing the quality of life for individuals with diverse needs inside of a safe, inclusive, and nurturing home. I provide medication administration, support inside of medical appointment, social encouragement, budgeting direction, and overall metal health support.