Elita Habtemichael
Victoria,BC
Summary
Goal-oriented with all age group , More than 16 years of experience of working with different organizations. Vast knowledge and experience in diversity of newcomers and refugees. Skillfully assesses mental, physical and emotional requirements of children and young people. Compassionate and warm professional recognized for analyzing situations accurately and effectively.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Child and Youth Worker
Queen Alexandra Centre For Children's Health
05.2022 - Current
- Supports Children and Youth in crisis through effective case management and counseling services.
- Documents data and completes accurate updates to case records.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for children and adolescents.
- Promote positive behavior change in young clients by utilizing evidence-based therapeutic techniques.
Health Care Assistant
Parkwood Assisted Living
04.2021 - Current
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care to individuals with various health conditions.
- Participated in ongoing training sessions, staying current with best practices in health care assistance.
Interpretor
Inter-Cultural Association Of Greater Victoria
Victoria , BC
2018.08 - Current
- Enhances communication between clients and non-English speakers by providing accurate translations in real-time conversations.
- Opportunity of meeting newcomers and learning different needs of resettlement .
- Promotes cultural understanding and diversity within organization on cross-cultural communication strategies.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Volunteer
UNHCR Office
05.2014 - 06.2018
- Enhanced community engagement by organizing and leading outreach events to regugees.
- Improved organizational efficiency by streamlining volunteer onboarding processes.
- Promoted environmental awareness with educational workshops to refugees in Cairo Egypt
Team Leader
Rainbow International School
08.2003 - 01.2013
- Encourage team productivity by implementing efficient work processes and regularly reviewing performance using different measuring assessment.
- Developed team members'' skills through targeted coaching sessions, resulting in improved individual performance.
- Led cross-functional teams to execute projects on time, within budget, and with high-quality outcomes.
- Streamlined workflows for increased efficiency, reducing turnaround times for critical tasks.
Education
Diploma - Health Care Assistant
Sprott Shaw
Victoria, BC08.2022
Certificate - Upgrading Academic Entry
Camosun Collage
Victoria, BC06.2021
Diploma - Theology
MSC
Cairo, Egypt 06.2016
Certificate - Early Childhood Care And Education
Cambridge College
London, UK06.2006
Skills
- Individual Counseling
- Positive Reinforcement
- Child Development
- Youth Mentoring
- Mental Health Support
- Excellent Communication
- Educational Support
- Recreational Activities
- Volunteer outreach and mentoring refugees
Languages
English
Full Professional
Tigrinya
Native or Bilingual
Amharic
Full Professional
Arabic
Limited Working
Timeline
Child and Youth Worker
Queen Alexandra Centre For Children's Health
05.2022 - Current
Health Care Assistant
Parkwood Assisted Living
04.2021 - Current
Interpretor
Inter-Cultural Association Of Greater Victoria
2018.08 - Current
Volunteer
UNHCR Office
05.2014 - 06.2018
Team Leader
Rainbow International School
08.2003 - 01.2013
Diploma - Health Care Assistant
Sprott Shaw
Certificate - Upgrading Academic Entry
Camosun Collage
Diploma - Theology
MSC
Certificate - Early Childhood Care And Education
Cambridge College
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