Chinaecherem Damian Uchendu
Etobicoke,ON
Summary
Compassionate Addiction and Mental Health worker with strong dedication to helping individuals in need of addicition/mental health support. Skilled in providing patient-centered care and evidence-based interventions. Possesses deep understanding of mental health and behavioral sciences with ability to utilize knowledge to assist individuals in managing addiction/mental health challenges.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Placement as Addiction and Mental Health Worker
Seva Food Bank
01.2024 - Current
Front desk intake, scheduling appointment with clients and answering phone calls and database.
Attend to clients with addictions and mental health issues in guiding them with shopping and their safety.
Addiction and Mental Health Worker
North Bay Regional Health Centre
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Documented clients' progress to keep detailed notes on each client's treatment progress and changes in mental health status.
- Supervised busy caseload, managing clients, balancing workload and prioritizing client needs.
- Assisted psychiatrists with medication management tasks including monitoring patient adherence and documenting side effects observed during appointments.
Volunteered Community Support Worker
Ministry Of Community And Social Services
09.2021 - 04.2022
- Enhanced client well-being by providing comprehensive support and resources tailored to individual needs.
- Planned and hosted on- and off-campus community service activities.
- Conducted home visits to assess living conditions and identify potential barriers to client success, recommending modifications as needed for enhanced safety and accessibility.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Addictions And Mental Health
Fanshawe College of Applied Arts And Technology
Toronto, ON04.2024
Bachelor of Science - Anatomy
Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University
Anambra State03.2021
Skills
Goal Setting Assistance
Anger Management Strategies
ADL Assistance
Facilitating counseling sessions
Client Support
Care Delivery
Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED (First Aid CPR AED)
Case Documentation
Patient Evaluation
Mental health evaluations
Treatment Planning
Motivational Interviewing
Patient support
Behavioral Management
Clinical Documentation
Goal Setting
Problem-Solving
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Certification
Personal Support Worker (PSW), College Essor, 2023
Home Care Assistance (HCA), College Essor, 2023
Standard First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR C+ AED), 2023
Police Sector Check, 2023
Valid TB Test, 2023
Valid Drivers licence G
References: Upon Request
Timeline
Placement as Addiction and Mental Health Worker
Seva Food Bank
01.2024 - Current
Addiction and Mental Health Worker
North Bay Regional Health Centre
08.2022 - 06.2023
Volunteered Community Support Worker
Ministry Of Community And Social Services
09.2021 - 04.2022
Graduate Certificate - Addictions And Mental Health
Fanshawe College of Applied Arts And Technology
Bachelor of Science - Anatomy
Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University
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