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Heather Brown

Moose Jaw,SK

Summary

Dedicated professional with extensive experience at the Government of Saskatchewan, skilled in enhancing the quality of life for individuals with cognitive impairments. Proficient in mental health first aid and fostering inclusive environments, I excel in developing personalized care plans and promoting emotional well-being, ensuring optimal community integration.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Community Residential Worker

Government of Saskatchewan- CLSD
04.2014 - Current

I support individuals from all areas of the province with cognitive impairments and/or with possible mental health issues who are in different forms of crisis. I assist in providing emotion, physical and daily care, and improvements in their quality of life. I monitored and assisted residents through personalized programing that helps them maintain baseline behavior so community placement is possible.

Group Activities Aide

Government of Saskatchewan - CLSD
07.2010 - 04.2014

I provided physical, emotional and personal care to intellectually disabled individuals. I helped improve quality of lief and provide a higher standard of living. I worked independently within a home-like environment providing physical, emotional and personal care to the clients and assisted in the clients everyday living which involved participation in care plan development and observation.

Dietary Aide

Government Of Saskatchewan- CLSD
07.1991 - 07.2010

I provided nutritional meals, snacks and beverages to intellectually disabled individuals to maintain good health and weight. Delivered meals to different cottages throughout the centre and supervised resident workers in the kitchen. I maintained cleanliness standards in multiple kitchens.

English as a Second Language Teacher

Kesseri
09.2000 - 05.2001

I helped educate students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking, designed interactive lessons to engage all learning styles and promote active participation. The children ranged in ages from 6-11 with class sizes ranging from 40-60 students in each class.

Education

High School Diploma -

Riverview Collegiate
06-1991

Skills

  • Union sponsored Mental Health workshop, Parliamentary Procedure Training,Turtle island, and Mitigation of Discipline and Accommodation Clinic/Bootcamp
  • OHS level 1
  • Pension (PEPP) workshop
  • GRJ Accommodation Seminars ( 1 day seminars)
  • ASIST- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training
  • Respect in the Workplace
  • GOS Corporate Conflict of Interest
  • Code of Conduct
  • Creating Positive Spaces
  • Reframing Our Biases
  • Inclusion and You
  • FTMS
  • ATMS- Session A
  • Mental Health First Aide
  • Empathy - Why it matters and how to get it

Timeline

Community Residential Worker

Government of Saskatchewan- CLSD
04.2014 - Current

Group Activities Aide

Government of Saskatchewan - CLSD
07.2010 - 04.2014

English as a Second Language Teacher

Kesseri
09.2000 - 05.2001

Dietary Aide

Government Of Saskatchewan- CLSD
07.1991 - 07.2010

High School Diploma -

Riverview Collegiate
Heather Brown