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Kaila Weise

Winnipeg,MB

Summary

Detail-oriented team player professional with 13 years of experience working with people who have intellectual and physical disabilities. In addition, a good knowledge and understanding of persons living with mental health, who has excellent communication skills and the capacity to work under pressure.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Program Coordinator

S.P.I.K.E Inc.
03.2018 - Current
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive case management plans to address individuals needs and goals.
  • Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to individuals.
  • Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists, and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
  • Developed and implemented safety plans for individuals at risk of harm to provide protection.
  • Utilized trauma-informed approach to promote healing and empowerment for individuals.
  • Provided leadership, guidance and support to staff members.
  • Over see the homes and ensure they are following licensing requirements
  • Participated in psychiatric consultation, supervision, program meetings and in-service trainings.
  • Facilitated individual and group sessions to promote positive behavior change for the individuals.
  • Identified care needs of individual patients and coordinated responses based on physician advice, insurance limitations, and procedural costs.

Residential Supervisor

S.P.I.K.E Inc.
06.2014 - Current
  • Maintained caring, supportive and safe environment for residents through careful monitoring and continuous oversight.
  • Recognized changes in behavior indicating potential crisis situations and took immediate and appropriate action.
  • Coordinated all staffing schedules and made sure that each shift had adequate coverage.
  • Scheduled fun social and recreational activities for residents.
  • Facilitated floor meetings to discuss concerns, review complaints, and convey information about policy changes.
  • Promoted positive relations between residents and staff.
  • Provided crisis management and intervention during emergency situations.

Residential Support Worker

S.P.I.K.E Inc.
10.2010 - Current
  • Helped build important life skills such as cooking and cleaning.
  • Monitored client medications and adherence to individual treatment plans.
  • Supervised residents within facility and on community outings.
  • Assisted residents with basic activities of daily living.
  • Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks according to diets.
  • Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to supervisor.

Housekeeper

Victoria Hospital
12.2010 - 08.2012
  • Vacuumed rugs and carpeted areas in offices, lobbies, and corridors.
  • Disinfected and mopped bathrooms to keep facilities sanitary and clean.
  • Used chemicals by following safety protocols and procedures to avoid burns and injuries.
  • Disposed of trash and recyclables each day to avoid waste buildup.
  • Changed bed linens and collected soiled linens for cleaning.
  • Restocked towels and amenities in bathrooms, bedrooms and kitchen spaces.

Sales Associate

Zellers
01.2007 - 11.2010
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store sales, payment policies and security standards.

Education

Diploma - Disability And Community Support Program

Red River College of Applied Arts, Science And Technology
Winnipeg, MB
06.2021

High School Diploma -

Transcona Collegiate
Winnipeg, MB
06.2007

Skills

  • Care Coordination
  • Client Advocacy
  • Needs Assessment
  • Problem-Solving
  • Decision-Making
  • Documentation and Reporting
  • Staff Management
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Attention to detail
  • Reliable
  • Teamwork
  • Written and Verbal Communication

Additional Information

  • Mental health first aide course, Canadian Mental Health Association -2020
  • Rights Where do we Start workshop, Abilities Manitoba-2020
  • Personal Outcomes Measures workshop, Abilities Manitoba-2020
  • Non Violent Crisis Intervention-2018
  • Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training -2015

Timeline

Program Coordinator

S.P.I.K.E Inc.
03.2018 - Current

Residential Supervisor

S.P.I.K.E Inc.
06.2014 - Current

Housekeeper

Victoria Hospital
12.2010 - 08.2012

Residential Support Worker

S.P.I.K.E Inc.
10.2010 - Current

Sales Associate

Zellers
01.2007 - 11.2010

Diploma - Disability And Community Support Program

Red River College of Applied Arts, Science And Technology

High School Diploma -

Transcona Collegiate
Kaila Weise