Erin Breathat
Sault Ste. Marie,ON
Summary
Compassionate social service worker, skilled in assessment, developing treatment plans, counseling, and evaluation. Skilled in collaboration, ensuring resources are available for team members to accomplish project goals, advocacy and organization in different settings. Adaptable, empathetic, good at active listening and driven with strong work ethic and the ability to thrive in team-based or individually motivated settings.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Shelter Worker
Canadian Mental Health Association
05.2023 - Current
- Problem Solving and Crisis Management skills, Overdose response, Mental health and first aid support, Implement the low barrier shelter model by providing the most vulnerable members of the community with a safe and secure place to stay, Assist clients in Achieving Goals, Work Closely with Community Service Providers, Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals, Ability to apply recovery principles and empowerment orientated philosophies and practices in work with clients, Ability to recognize and diffuse potential conflict situations
Larimar Homes
12.2021 - 05.2023
- Built relationships with youth, Mentoring, Teaching, Conflict resolution, Problem Solving and Crisis Management skills, Assisted youth in Achieving Goals
Extendicare Maple View
05.2018 - 06.2020
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, Provided emotional support to clients and families, Communicated and demonstrated basic information in accordance with pre-established plan of cares, Completed and maintained related records
Education
Personal Support Worker Certificate -
Sault College of Applied Arts and Technology
Sault Ste. Marie, ONSocial Service Worker Indigenous Specialization -
Sault College of Applied Arts and Technology
Sault Ste. Marie, ON04.2021
Skills
- Cross-cultural sensitivity
- Self-Care Practices
- Boundaries Maintenance
- Professionalism and Ethics
- Client Advocacy
- Mental Health Support
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Resilience and persistence
Certification
- First Aid/CPR
- CPIC
- CPI- Non-Violent Crisis Prevention & Intervention
- CMHA Training
- FASD Certificates
- Duty To Report
- Valid G Driver’s License
- WHMIS Training
- GPA Training Certificate
- Certified Personal Support Worker
Timeline
Shelter Worker
Canadian Mental Health Association
05.2023 - Current
Larimar Homes
12.2021 - 05.2023
Extendicare Maple View
05.2018 - 06.2020
Personal Support Worker Certificate -
Sault College of Applied Arts and Technology
Social Service Worker Indigenous Specialization -
Sault College of Applied Arts and Technology
- First Aid/CPR
- CPIC
- CPI- Non-Violent Crisis Prevention & Intervention
- CMHA Training
- FASD Certificates
- Duty To Report
- Valid G Driver’s License
- WHMIS Training
- GPA Training Certificate
- Certified Personal Support Worker
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