Erica Beckstead
Langley,BC
Summary
Motivated Professional College Graduate offering 2 Diplomas in Healthcare, One as a Community Support Worker for Social Services and One as a Certified & Licensed Residential Care Aid. Both adding value to me as your employee and making me dependable in Patient Care. 15 years as a First Aid attendant. Medical advocate & experienced assisting clients with surgical recovery. Over 10 years working in mental health and addiction. I also have lived experience making it effortlessly connecting to others. I enjoy Improving the lives of my clients by sharing my own lived experiences
with addiction, abuse, and my own mental health challenges that I've learned to overcome and cope with.
I can administer meds, update Mar sheets, communicate with Pharmacy. I am Naloxone trained . I am excellent working on Computers, can type 45 wpm , can update client progress notes. Can take direction from Doctors, RNs, & Pharmacy. Fully vaccinated for Covid and the Flu. I also have a car to transport clients.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
2016
2016
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Peer Support Worker
Fraser Health - Langley Act Team
03.2024 - Current
- Working with homeless and vulnerable clients who have Drug & Alcohol Addiction & Mental Health issues.
- Improving the lives of my clients well-being by sharing my own lived experience with addiction, abuse, and my own mental health challenges that I've learned to overcome and cope with.
- My goals working with this population is to save one soul from the misery & despair of homelessness and addiction.
Home Support Care Aide
Mason Alberts
Surrey, BC
01.2012 - Current
- Took care of my adult male client who lives with Osteogenesis imperfecta aka Brittle bone disease.
- Nursed him from 11 orthopedic surgeries and 2 open heart surgeries.
- Adl's, personal care, medication administration and trips to the hospital for follow up , and drive to physio appointments.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to enhance client well-being.
Covid Safety Officer & First Aid
BC Film Industry
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Worked on several Films during Covid. My Duties were taking temperatures on Actors and crew Members, 50-150 people per day, cleaning surface areas, keeping clean masks on everyone, following Covid Rules as set out by Actsafe, Worksafe, CDC, & the WHO & Dr.Bonnie Henry.
- I was also The first aid attendant on set.
Clinical Trial Recruiter
OREGON HEALTH & SCIENCE UNIVERSITY
01.2018 - 01.2020
- I recruited participants living with OI to participate in a clinical trial at OHSU to treat Osteogenesis Imperfecta
- As a result this drug increased bone density and has now been FDA approved & now also Approved in Canada for the Treatment of Osteoporosis
- It’s ground breaking research that I enjoyed being partially responsible for.
- Collaborated with physicians and staff in regards to my recruiting efforts and patient care plans.
Education
Certificate - Violence Prevention in The Workplace
Fraser Health Authority
Langley, BC 01.2023 - 09.2025
Certificate - Naloxone Administration,
Coast Mental Health
Maple Ridge, BCCertificate - Food Safe Level One
Foodsafetytraing.ca
Online Certificate - Occupational First Aid Level 1
Metro Safety Training
Coquitlam, BCCertificate - Chronic Pain & Chronic Conditions
University of Victoria
Victoria, BCDiploma - Makeup Artistry
Blanche MacDonald
Vancouver, BCDiploma - Community Support Work For Social Services
Sprott Shaw College
Vancouver, BCDiploma - Residential Care Aid
West Coast College of Health Care
Surrey BCSkills
- Great Communication skills both written & verbal
- Critical Thinking Skills
- Dependable and Responsible
- Team Player
- Organized with Great Time Management
- Public Speaking
- Computer literate, typing 40 wpm
- Strong attention to detail
- Medical Advocate
- Can work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Client advocacy
- Crisis intervention
- Medication management
- Trauma-informed care
- Case management
- Community outreach
- Effective listening
- Conflict resolution
- Relapse prevention
- Self-care management
- Recovery planning
- Peer advocacy
- Community services information
- Mental health advocacy
- Substance abuse awareness
- Arranging transportation
- Problem-solving skills
- Recovery assistance and support
- Appointment scheduling
- Mental health services
- Leadership skills
Languages
1
Timeline
Peer Support Worker
Fraser Health - Langley Act Team
03.2024 - Current
Certificate - Violence Prevention in The Workplace
Fraser Health Authority
01.2023 - 09.2025
Covid Safety Officer & First Aid
BC Film Industry
01.2020 - 01.2023
Clinical Trial Recruiter
OREGON HEALTH & SCIENCE UNIVERSITY
01.2018 - 01.2020
Home Support Care Aide
Mason Alberts
01.2012 - Current
Certificate - Naloxone Administration,
Coast Mental Health
Certificate - Food Safe Level One
Foodsafetytraing.ca
Certificate - Occupational First Aid Level 1
Metro Safety Training
Certificate - Chronic Pain & Chronic Conditions
University of Victoria
Diploma - Makeup Artistry
Blanche MacDonald
Diploma - Community Support Work For Social Services
Sprott Shaw College
Diploma - Residential Care Aid
West Coast College of Health Care