Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Certification
Volunteer
Timeline
Volunteer
Heather Meister

Heather Meister

Lacombe,AB

Summary

Empathetic and client-centered with over 10 years of Human Services experience, currently looking for the chance to apply my skills and abilities to a related position for a reputable company.

  • Clean Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector checks completed.(2023)

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cleaning Service Professional

HOPE Cleaning Inc.
11.2023 - Current
  • Ongoing Training and Education on different products and equipment that work best for each job, while taking into great consideration what the costumer wants and needs are.
  • Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
  • Optimised customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.

Team Leader

Lacombe Action Group
05.2009 - 06.2013
  • Plan and direct staffing, training, and performance evaluations.
  • Quarterly and Annual Reports
  • Help implement and follow Complex Behavior Support Plans
  • Responsible for scheduling and Payroll.
  • Front-line work directly with clients with a number of complex needs including (mental health issues, addictions, FASD, Brain Injury etc.)

Youth Coordinator

Family Community Support Services
03.2008 - 02.2009
  • Coordinate Oyen FAD PAD youth centre
  • Plan and implement programs for Youth ages 7-15


Recreation Therapy Aide

Oyen Big Country Hospital
04.2002 - 09.2002
  • Developed schedules of activities and community outings to create expressive outlets for residents in the Long Term Care facility
  • Facilitated individual and group recreation therapy sessions to promote independent community-based recreation.
  • Documented overall well-being of residents and progress to evaluate activities for enjoyment and efficacy.
  • Summer position.


Shelter Worker

Peoples Place Shelter
05.2005 - 07.2005
  • Provide practical support to individuals and families who are homeless, experiencing a housing crisis or impacted by issues related to living in poverty.
  • Position included responsibilities of care, assessment and crisis intervention
  • Worked closely with other community agencies to help individuals.(RCMP, low income housing, Mental Health, Detox, Addiction and Outreach etc.)

Education

Social Work

Red Deer Polytechnic
Red Deer, AB
2024

Certification

  • WHIMIS (completion Oct 12, 2023)
  • Possess a clean class 5 Alberta Drivers License and drivers abstract as well as reliable transportation
  • Non Violent-Crisis Intervention(may need to be updated)
  • Customized Supervisory Training Level 1, 2 and 3
  • Completion of Course "The Faces of Domestic Violence"
  • Suicide Prevention
  • Ethics of Touch Certificate
  • Completion of Job and Safety Training Course
  • 123 Magic Parenting Course
  • Stepping Stones Course for Children with disabilities
  • True Colors International Personal Success Seminar
  • A Day of Learning with Bruce Perry (Children in Crisis)
  • Promoting Positive Behavior in Children (Through ASPIRE)
  • The Interactive Approach to Play and Learning (ASPIRE)
  • Alberta Conservation and Hunter Education Program
  • Circle of Security- Parents Attending to Children's Needs (TAC Program)
  • Parents as Advocates Workshop (Pam Jenkins)
  • 6 weeks Boundaries Course (Outreach Center Red Deer 2023

Volunteer

Edmonton Salvation Army (2023)

  • Transport and provide warm and healthy meals for individuals and their families affected by the NWT fires.

Oyen Hospital, Oyen Alberta, (2000)

  • Helped out in a variety of departments, including Long Term Carer, Urgent Care and Emergency Department.

Michener Services, Red Deer, Alberta, (2003)

  • Assisted Staff with helping clients in all daily living skills

Blackfalds FCSS, Blackfalds Alberta, (2005-2006)

  • Assisted with developing community programs and courses for individuals and community groups.

Timeline

Cleaning Service Professional

HOPE Cleaning Inc.
11.2023 - Current

Team Leader

Lacombe Action Group
05.2009 - 06.2013

Youth Coordinator

Family Community Support Services
03.2008 - 02.2009

Shelter Worker

Peoples Place Shelter
05.2005 - 07.2005

Recreation Therapy Aide

Oyen Big Country Hospital
04.2002 - 09.2002

Social Work

Red Deer Polytechnic
Heather Meister