Harrison Fon
Surrey,BC
Summary
Dedicated Community Support Worker assisting people with disabilities or impairments to undertake everyday tasks and support well-being. Experienced in creating interactive atmosphere to expedite supportive relationships. Solid vision of institutional goals inspiring cooperation and teamwork.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community Support Worker/Mental Health Worker
St Mary Catholic Assembly
Calgary, AB
11.2022 - 11.2023
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving clients in order to protect their safety.
- Provided support to individuals with disabilities in activities of daily living.
- Monitored medications and assisted with medication administration as needed.
- Counseled clients on mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, substance abuse.
- Developed individualized plans for clients and monitored progress towards goals.
- Conducted home visits to assess client needs and provide guidance and resources.
- Provided transportation for clients to various appointments or activities as required.
- Assisted clients in developing life skills and independent living abilities.
- Guided clients through transition to independent living within community.
Residential Support Worker
Assurance Home Care
Ottawa, ON
01.2021 - 11.2022
- Transported residents to appointments, meetings, recreational outings.
- Educated clients about healthy lifestyle habits such as nutrition and exercise.
- Helped residents with activities of daily living, grooming and feeding.
- Managed medications and oversaw compliance with personal treatment plans.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure best practice standards were maintained.
- Encouraged positive social interactions between residents while managing negative behaviors.
- Provided guidance and support to residents in crisis situations.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Worked with residents to develop meal preparation and cleaning skills.
- Recorded participants' daily progress, noted trends and addressed negative strategies to help redirect actions and improve progress.
Community Support Worker
Dominium Catholic Assembly
Calgary, AB
03.2018 - 12.2020
- Organized social events to promote community involvement among clients.
- Supported individuals with facility-based planned activities in home and community settings.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress, services provided, and any issues encountered.
- Held care conferences with residents and families to review resident health and condition.
- Referred clients to substance abuse treatment programs and outpatient dual diagnosis treatment programs.
- Conducted home visits to assess client needs and provide guidance and resources.
- Supported clients during medical appointments, advocating on their behalf when needed.
- Provided support to individuals with disabilities in activities of daily living.
- Coordinated with other agencies to ensure comprehensive services were provided to clients.
Caregiver
Royal Home Caregivers
Vancouver, BC
12.2015 - 12.2018
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
- Helped clients communicate with loved ones by typing written messages and relaying verbal messages.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
Education
Associate of Science - Community Health Assistant
Training School For Community Health Assisitant
Cameroon08-2016
Bachelor of Science - Applied Animal Biology
University of Yaounde 1
Cameroon08-2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Training For State Registered Nurse Bamenda
Cameroon10-2010
Skills
- Client Needs Assessments
- Drug Abuse Prevention
- Community Outreach
- Counseling
- Personal Counseling
- Documentation Management
- Needs Assessment
- Program Planning
- Emotional Awareness
- Progress Evaluations
Certification
- First Aid / CPR
Languages
English
Professional
Timeline
Community Support Worker/Mental Health Worker
St Mary Catholic Assembly
11.2022 - 11.2023
Residential Support Worker
Assurance Home Care
01.2021 - 11.2022
Community Support Worker
Dominium Catholic Assembly
03.2018 - 12.2020
Caregiver
Royal Home Caregivers
12.2015 - 12.2018
Associate of Science - Community Health Assistant
Training School For Community Health Assisitant
Bachelor of Science - Applied Animal Biology
University of Yaounde 1
Associate of Science - Nursing
Training For State Registered Nurse Bamenda
- First Aid / CPR
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