Kaitlin Evans
Williams Lake,BC
Summary
Empathetic worker passionate about providing meaningful support and services to persons served. Excellent communicator bringing several years of comprehensive experience in collaborating and implementing programs and support to meet the needs of vulnerable people. Experienced in working with those specifically facing homelessness, drug and alcohol abuse, FASD, behavioral and mental health challenges, high risk youth, and Indigenous communities. Enthusiastic in supporting emotional, social and personal growth of individuals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Specialized Caregiver
Axis Family Resources
09.2023 - Current
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
Life Skills/ Client Care Services
Interior Health
12.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized plans for youth success.
- Incorporated stress management techniques to enhanced mental wellbeing of youth.
- Organized community-based outings to promote real-world application of learned life skills.
- Applying care to youth with mental health and substance use disorders from a harm reduction lens.
- Supporting youth with navigating local resources and professionals.
- Charting client updates and interactions on Meditech/patient documentation system
- Encouraged healthy decision-making processes, supporting students as they navigated various challenges related to their daily lives, relationships, or academic pursuits.
- Improved student confidence and self-esteem through compassionate support and guidance.
Child and Youth Respite Coordinator
Communitas Supportive Care Society
09.2021 - 08.2023
- Individual needs documentation and assessment such as risk assessments, individual care plans, medical profile, and health protocols
- Coordinating respite caregivers to families using person centred care
- Responsible for screening in caregivers using the SAFE home study method
- Maintaining monthly reports, financial tracking, contracts, and invoicing
- Working collaboratively with MCFD
Youth Support Worker/Manager of Operations
Rob's Place/ Robert Getz
01.2020 - 08.2021
- Managed operations of three group homes for at risk youth
- Provided key emotional support to high risk youth
- Applied clinical and behavioral knowledge to maintain safety during crisis moments
- Completed all necessary reports and documentation to maintain thorough, accurate case records
- Challenged youth to accomplish personal goals, obtain life skills, and develop healthy habits
- Oversaw day-to-day activities of youth at Rob's Place
- Determined needed and relevant interventions based on each youth's cognitive abilities and current needs
- Collaborated with Secwepemc Child and Family Services social workers on care plans and well-being decisions made for youth
- Scheduled and accompanied youth clients to outside appointments such as psychiatrist and medical appointments, probation appointments, and social outings
- Coordinated referrals and direct support for youth.
Adult Care Worker
Community Services Society
01.2015 - 02.2020
- Identified service gaps and located needed resources for individuals, including housing, work placement and other support
- Coordinated referrals and direct support for clients
- Detailed program operations with comprehensive recordkeeping
- Oversaw day-to-day activities of residents in Haven in the Hallow shelter
- Provided friendly, non-judgmental, and compassionate care to all clients
- Planned and prepared meals, kept facility clean and organized, and ensured client safety and confidentiality
- Supported clients with harm reduction education and supplies.
Education
Social - Services Diploma Social
University of The Fraser Valley
Abbotsford, BCAssociate Degree In Nursing - Psychiatric Nursing
Stenberg College
Surrey, BCSkills
- Experienced in Collaboration and Teamwork
- Client Needs Assessments
- Relationship Building
- Active Listening
- Behavioral Management Planning
- Implementing Client Care Plans
- Mental Health Crisis Response
- Life Skills Development
- Problem Solving
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Behavior Support and Intervention
- Flexible, Willingness to Learn and Develop New Skills
Certification
Privacy and Information Training
Non-violent Crisis Intervention Certification
Occupational First Aid Level 1 Mental Health First Aid Certification Naloxone Training Indigenous Awareness Certification Gathering Our Medicine: Training for Caregivers of Indigenous Youth Scars are Stories Written On the Body: Understanding Self Harm in Youth Certification
Timeline
Life Skills/ Client Care Services
Interior Health
12.2023 - Current
Specialized Caregiver
Axis Family Resources
09.2023 - Current
Child and Youth Respite Coordinator
Communitas Supportive Care Society
09.2021 - 08.2023
Youth Support Worker/Manager of Operations
Rob's Place/ Robert Getz
01.2020 - 08.2021
Adult Care Worker
Community Services Society
01.2015 - 02.2020
Associate Degree In Nursing - Psychiatric Nursing
Stenberg College
Social - Services Diploma Social
University of The Fraser Valley
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