Hayaa Thakkar
Toronto,ON
Summary
Empathetic and Responsible Mental Health and Addiction Worker dedicated to providing Client-centered Care. Willing to work with clients of diverse backgrounds within an integrated Mental Health and Addictions framework. Available for full-time work with a flexible schedule.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Placement Student
Alzheimer Society Of Canada
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Prepared daily programming space and activity days for individuals and groups based on their individual choices, interests and daily goals.
- Recognized participants' diverse needs and experiences to promote accessible and responsive services.
- Attended meetings and training sessions to learn about dementia care and program development, and actively participated in discussion and knowledge-sharing opportunities.
- Adhered to ethical guidelines and maintained confidentiality of client information in accordance with professional standards.
Community Connector
Seniors' Project- Canadore College
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Established and maintained positive interpersonal relationships with community partners, including social service agencies, senior centers, and volunteer organizations to support program success.
- Provided insights to the staff regarding issues from the client's perspective.
- Assisted in the planning and execution of approximately 15 activities and/or events with over 30 attendees each month for the Village community, including VON exercise classes, informative presentations, and Town Hall meetings.
- Worked closely with Nursing students, OTA/PTA students, Social Service Worker students, and Behavioural Science Technician students to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care for clients.
Admissions Worker- Volunteer
Saath Suicide Prevention Centre
05.2018 - 07.2019
- Facilitated urgent admission of a distressed individual in accordance with suicide risk assessment protocols.
- Conducted assessments using evidence-based tools to identify individual's risk level.
- Assisted clients in navigating external support systems, such as government agencies and community resources, to access additional services and assistance.
- Assisted in managing crisis situations, providing immediate support and implementing safety plans for clients in distress.
- Offered educational workshops and resources to clients and their families, enhancing their understanding of mental health issues and coping strategies.
- Developed personalized care plans for individuals based on their strengths, and objectives for the treatment.
Education
Mental Health And Addiction Worker
Canadore College of Applied Arts And Technology
North Bay, ON04.2023
Skills
- Clinical Assessment
- Crisis Intervention and De-escalation
- Cultural Competence
- Progress Monitoring
- Clinical Team Collaboration
- Reporting and Documentation
Certification
- Standard First Aid and CPR level C- AED Certification
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NVCI)
- Naloxone Training
- The PSW Approach to Quality Care- The Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation at the University of Toronto
- Completion of "Using Trauma and Violence Informed Principles: A Peer Perspective"- LERN
- GPA (Gentle Persuasive Approaches) in Dementia Care- AGE
- WHMIS Certification (Worker Health and Safety Awareness Certification)
- Fully vaccinated against COVID-19
Timeline
Placement Student
Alzheimer Society Of Canada
01.2023 - 04.2023
Community Connector
Seniors' Project- Canadore College
01.2023 - 04.2023
Admissions Worker- Volunteer
Saath Suicide Prevention Centre
05.2018 - 07.2019
Mental Health And Addiction Worker
Canadore College of Applied Arts And Technology
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