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Jordanne Aikins

Maple Ridge,BC

Summary

Compassionate Support Worker with strong dedication to helping individuals in need of mental health support. Skilled in providing patient-centered care and evidence-based interventions. Possesses deep understanding of mental health and behavioral sciences with ability to utilize knowledge to assist individuals in managing mental health challenges.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Iris House Program Coordinator

New View Society
09.2021 - Current
  • Assists clients in their physical, social, emotional and daily life skills development and increase their independence and ability to function within the community.
  • Provides support to clients including crisis intervention, behaviour management, and life skills training, on a one-to-one basis or in a group environment.
  • Plans, develops, implements and evaluates recreational, social and/or educational activities for clients; strives to create a fun and enjoyable atmosphere to encourage client participation.
  • Recognizes potential crisis or emergency situations, analyzes and develops strategies to deal with such situations to ensure no harm to the client staff and/or the public and informs management or other key stakeholders when such incidents arise.
  • Provides support and life skills training to clients; monitors clients' well-being and assists with daily life skills and/or behaviour management training, basic cooking, etc.
  • Assists case management team in identifying potential problems and provides input to counselors and other professionals with regard to the development of client program plans.

Community Living Support

New View Society
09.2019 - 09.2021
  • Developed and implemented activities to help clients develop social and independent living skills.
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
  • Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
  • Assisted with daily living activities and life skills support with a strong focus on following the Psychosocial Rehabilitation model.
  • Implemented crisis intervention plans to support client safety.
  • Provided complex crisis intervention and stabilization to patients in psychological distress.

Education

Community Support Worker - Social Services Diploma -

Sprott Shaw College
Maple Ridge, BC
08.2019

Certification

  • Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C (2021)
  • Mental Health First Aid (2020)
  • Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (2018)
  • Food Safe (2022)
  • Medication Assistance Certification (2019)
  • Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Certification of Completion (2019)
  • Early Childhood Education Assistant Certification (2018)
  • Substance Use Awareness and Safety Training Certificate (2022)
  • Managing Hostile Interactions Certificate (2021)
  • Informed Care in Frontline Settings (2022)
  • Anti-Oppressive De-escalation Skills (2022)
  • Class 4 License with reliable vehicle and insurance

Timeline

Iris House Program Coordinator

New View Society
09.2021 - Current

Community Living Support

New View Society
09.2019 - 09.2021

Community Support Worker - Social Services Diploma -

Sprott Shaw College

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