Empathetic Care Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for residents. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in hospital and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Caretaker
Chip&Dale Homes
08.2019 - Current
Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
Ran errands for patients, did shopping, and picked up other necessities.
Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
Communicated effectively with owners, residents, and on-site associates.
Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
Read and wrote shift reports and care notes for continuity of care.
Program Coordinator
Creative Options Regina
01.2017 - 01.2019
Aids clients in their own homes/program and in the community to allow them to function more safely and independently
Facilitates physical, recreational, social and educational activities
Provides clients with a positive role model
Exploring areas of interest that expand community involvement
Identifies social, economic, recreational and educational services in the community that will meet clients’ needs, Maintains liaison with other agencies, professionals, government officials and the community
Recognizes potential emergency situations, analyzes situations accurately, and develops strategies to deal with such situations i.e
Dispensing medication, dealing with client’s aggressive behaviour to ensure no harm comes to the client, staff and/or the public
Monitors clients’ well-being
Assists clients with daily life skills and/or behaviour management training
Assists clients with basic cooking, etc
Assists clients in attending appointments when necessary and may provide transportation
Reviews and evaluates clients’ progress and makes adjustments to programs as required
Provides feedback and support to fellow staff and clients
Assistance with skill development
Maintains wither written and/or verbal reports regarding clients’ daily activities and progress
Ensures that all required documentation is complete and accurate
Participates in group planning and helps develop individual activity plans which focus on the special needs of each client served by the home/program.
Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
Organized and managed program development from conception through successful execution.
Blood Drive Volunteer
Canadian Mental Association
01.2016 - 01.2017
Work with a client focused approach, offering respect and empathy towards clients and their decisions
The Intake worker triages referrals in order to determine the most appropriate provider among an array of Housing First service providers, as well as other resources
Provide referrals and advocacy for clients when appropriate; assist in accessing basic necessities such as food, shelter, clothing, and transportation; connecting clients to other programs offering Intensive Case Management as appropriate
Work in an integrated way with other professionals to ensure that the best possible service is provided for clients
Manage a comprehensive intake process and an allocated caseload
Contribute constructively to the ongoing development of the team
Participate in and make use of all available training and development opportunities
Keep accurate records of activity and intakes, both electronically and written.
Scheduled patients for appointments and maintained master calendar.
Completed necessary reports and documentation on time and to specifications.
Answered patient inquiries and provided information about healthcare services.
Provided family members with general health education and tips for patient care.
Administrator Coordinator
Volleyballs League (Youth Health)
01.2015 - 01.2016
Saskapalooza is a modified volleyball league for 200 elementary students in Grades 6 to 8 and was created as a way to provide more schools and communities access to organized sport
Carrying out administrative duties, using systems and processes relevant to the sports organization
Responding to enquiries and requests for information from other organizations and members of the public
Ensuring administrative systems, processes and databases are efficient and well managed
Administrative support to managerial staff and heads of organizations
Organizing meetings, training, coaching, festivals, conferences and promotion of sport in schools
Advising Saskapalooza team on areas such as organization, funding, promotion and regulations
Managing budgets, controlling finance allocated for community activities and sometimes coordinating or raising sponsorship.
Coordinated communications, financial processing, registration, recordkeeping, and other administrative functions.
Tracked office supplies and restocked low items to keep team members on-task and productive.
Edited documents to improve accuracy of language, flow, and readability.
Education
Grade 12 Diploma -
F.W. Johnson
Regina, SK
Health Studies
University of Regina
Regina, SK
01.2023
Skills
Medication Distribution
Personal Care
Mobility Support
Emotional Support
OSHA Requirements
Disease Prevention
Preventive Maintenance
Memberships Activities Interests
African Student Association Club, Regina, SK, 2014-2015, Vice-President, Promote the association in whatever way necessary to maintain a high level of awareness of the association and its activities.
Responsible for coordinating and organizing all events held/hosted by ASAC including room booking for meetings
Works in conjunction with other executives as needed
Coordinate fund raising events and proposals and make professional Fund raising proposal package.
Club promotion and awareness in conjunction with the event coordinators
Administration Management
University of Regina Graduate, Regina, SK, 2015-2016, Public Health studies 200-400 Health policy and management emphasizes the critical issues in policy formulation and implementation; the development of analytical skills; and expertise need to lead and manage health systems, programs and agencies in both the health and social services sectors., Undertaking or commissioning research and collating, mapping and monitoring data;
Producing promotional literature, reports and event materials and liaising with marketing and media organizations
Critical thinking job tasks, decision-making when necessary, planning and organizing
Significant use of memory, information and fact-finding researches handling controversial issues.
Keep accurate records of activity and intakes, both electronically and written
Community Volunteer Service
Canadian Blood Services, Regina, SK, 2010-2012, Active blood donor and encouraging others to donate
Assist with set-up and breakdown of the promotional booth
Provide courteous and responsive service to the prospective donors
Provide information on Canadian Blood Services programs and initiatives
Assist with event/participant records and documentation management
Professional Development
First Aid/CPR, Armour Safety
WHMIS, University of Regina
Mandt System Training
Safe talk Training
Gentle teaching 1,2&3
Mental Health First Aid
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Caretaker
Chip&Dale Homes
08.2019 - Current
Program Coordinator
Creative Options Regina
01.2017 - 01.2019
Blood Drive Volunteer
Canadian Mental Association
01.2016 - 01.2017
Administrator Coordinator
Volleyballs League (Youth Health)
01.2015 - 01.2016
Grade 12 Diploma -
F.W. Johnson
Health Studies
University of Regina
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