John Wat
Calgary,Canada
Summary
Dynamic Community Support Worker with proven expertise in crisis intervention and client financial planning at Calgary Scope Society. Adept at empowering clients to achieve inclusive community living while effectively managing behavioral incidents. Committed to fostering resilience and independence through strategic activity scheduling and compassionate support.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Support Worker
Supported lifestyles
Calgary, Alberta
11.2019 - Current
- Supported individuals with disabilities in daily living activities.
- Facilitated recreational and social activities within the community.
- Assisted clients in developing personal care and hygiene routines.
Community Support Worker
Calgary Scope Society
Calgary, Canada
01.2008 - Current
- Supporting and assisting clients to plan their daily activities
- Assisting to budget and plan the client's finances
- Supporting clients to live an inclusive community life
On-Call Supervisor
Calgary Scope Society
Calgary, Canada
01.2008 - Current
- Assisting staff and clients during crisis situations (behavior incidents)
- Taking phone calls from clients and assisting them during a crisis
- Able to monitor crisis/incidents with phone from any location
Social Worker for Orphans and Disabled Children
Redabanne, Ethiopia
01.1997 - 12.1997
- Led and motivated organization members to achieve goals of Community outreach
- Taught various techniques to improve the socialization skills of mentally-ill clients
- Counselled clients in areas of proper nutrition, housekeeping, budgeting, and transportation
- Advised clients on medication use, stressing it's importance, benefits, and adverse effects
- Caring for seizure and emergency care clients
- Trained in On-call support in case of personal or medical crisis of clients
Education
Associate of Science - Disability Studies Diploma
Bow Valley College
Calgary04-2025
Environmental Assessment and Restoration Program -
Lethbridge Community College
Lethbridge, AB01.2005
Skills
- Crisis intervention
- Client financial planning
- Activity scheduling
- Medication management
- Behavior management
- Community outreach
References
Available upon request
Training
- Emergency First Aid/CPR/AED, 05/04/16
- Medication administration (Vecova), 11/06/17
- Medication Proficiency (Scope), 04/22/15
- Abuse protocol training, 10/06/08
- Restrictive Procedures training, 10/25/11
- Advanced CPI, 10/17/16
Languages
- English
- Nuer
- Arabic
Personal Information
License: Class 5
Own car
Flexible and easy going
Timeline
Community Support Worker
Supported lifestyles
11.2019 - Current
Community Support Worker
Calgary Scope Society
01.2008 - Current
On-Call Supervisor
Calgary Scope Society
01.2008 - Current
Social Worker for Orphans and Disabled Children
01.1997 - 12.1997
Associate of Science - Disability Studies Diploma
Bow Valley College
Environmental Assessment and Restoration Program -
Lethbridge Community College