Dara Meades
Holmesville,Canada
Summary
Highly motivated and detailed-oriented University of Guelph Graduate. Currently an entry-level student pursuing a Masters of Social Work at the University of Windsor. Strong background in mental health and addictions case management at Canadian Mental Health Association Huron-Perth. Extensive skills in client advocacy and social system navigation. Excellent crisis intervention and client centered goal setting. Striving towards expanding my knowledge and gaining experience while working towards my long-term goal of a registered social worker.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Housing Stability and Outreach Case Manager
Canadian Mental Health Association Huron Perth
01.2023 - Current
- Support individuals experiencing persistent and chronic homelessness
- Conducting detailed assessments of individuals housing needs, mental health status, addiction and other barriers to housing stability
- Case management including individualized goal setting and coordinating additional support services
- Housing search assistance
- Advocating for clients with landlords, housing providers and other supporting agencies
- Crisis intervention
- Collaborating with CMHA staff, community partners and government agencies to coordinate client care
- Detailed case records and documentation of client interactions and progress
- Engaging with individuals through outreach activities to provide proper supports
A.D.P Assistant
One Care Home and Community Support Services
05.2022 - 01.2023
- Adult Day Program Assistant
- Stroke Rehabilitation exercises to promote recovery and independence
- Planning and executing therapeutic, social and recreation activities
- Client transfers and toileting
- Maintain accurate and confidential client records
- Effective team member
RSW
Derbecker’s Heritage House Long Term Care
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Residential Support Worker
- Assisting residents with daily life management needs: moving, grooming and getting dressed and undressed
- Assisting with feeding during meals
- Assisted in preparation and cleanup of leisurely activities: Ensuring needed resources were available and accessible
- Assisting with goals and enhancing independence of residents
- Provided emotional and social support for residents in need
- Following care plans and updating daily reports for individual progress or decline
- Light housekeeping: cleaning room, organizing laundry, dinner cleanup
- Working in team based inclusive environment for staff and residents
- Use of strong communication skills to anticipate needs and requests of residents
- Demonstrate problem solving skills by resolving difficult situations with appropriate measures
Barista
Shop Bike Coffee Roaster
04.2016 - 10.2021
- I have worked as a barista for many years dealing with customer service, inventory and POS systems
- Performed Opening/closing duties efficiently
- Tended to customers' needs/orders in a high pace environment
- Prepared drinks in a clean and orderly fashion
- Monitored inventory and supplies
- Answered questions regarding products and made recommendations
- Processed cash/credit orders on POS system
- Maintained general cleanliness of the shop
Research Assistant
The Clarity Group Psychological Services
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Collecting data about mental health resources within Huron- Perth, to address any gaps in the services
- Conducted literature reviews
- Identified and recruited agencies to be interviewed
- Organized/managed interview schedule with agencies
- Conducted interviews with various agency representatives
- Interpreted data sets collected from Huron Perth Mental Health Resources
- Summarized research results from data sets
- Analyzed data and transferred it into Microsoft Excel spread sheets
- Managed and responded to project emails in a timely manner
Waitstaff
The Little Inn
10.2017 - 06.2018
- Greeting customers to provide a welcoming environment and seating them
- Serving food efficiently in a high pace environment
- Processing payments
- Addressing customer complaints and providing customers with a satisfying solution
- Clearing, cleaning, and resetting tables
- Preparing tables and restaurant prior to each seating
- Working well in a team setting to provide customers with the best experience
- Performed opening and closing tasks
Education
Masters of Social Work -
University of Windsor
Windsor, ON01-2027
Bachelor of Arts - Major in Sociology And Minor in Psychology
University of Guelph
Guelph, ON04-2023
Skills
- Fast learner
- Team player
- Community resource knowledge
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Active listener
- Resilience
- Documentation skills
- Critical thinking
- Cultural competence
- Strong communication skills
- Advocacy skills
Certification
- Transformative Mediation Certification-Community Options for Justice Oxford, February 2025
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Certification-Canadian Mental Health Association, December 2024
- Mental Health First Aid Certification-Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health, March 2024
- Standard First Aid and CPR Certification-Canadian Red Cross, April 2022
Timeline
Housing Stability and Outreach Case Manager
Canadian Mental Health Association Huron Perth
01.2023 - Current
A.D.P Assistant
One Care Home and Community Support Services
05.2022 - 01.2023
RSW
Derbecker’s Heritage House Long Term Care
10.2021 - 05.2022
Research Assistant
The Clarity Group Psychological Services
05.2020 - 08.2020
Waitstaff
The Little Inn
10.2017 - 06.2018
Barista
Shop Bike Coffee Roaster
04.2016 - 10.2021
- Transformative Mediation Certification-Community Options for Justice Oxford, February 2025
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Certification-Canadian Mental Health Association, December 2024
- Mental Health First Aid Certification-Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health, March 2024
- Standard First Aid and CPR Certification-Canadian Red Cross, April 2022
Masters of Social Work -
University of Windsor
Bachelor of Arts - Major in Sociology And Minor in Psychology
University of Guelph
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