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Kaitlin OBrien

Edmonton,AB

Summary

Passionate about bringing comfort, and dignity to those facing medical, and existential crisis. Practise a ministry of presence. Thrive working within a multi-disciplinary team. Sensitive to issues of diversity and inclusion. A member of The Canadian Association of Spiritual Care.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Private Carer for the Elderly

01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Offering companionship during Covid-19
  • Meal preparation and household tasks
  • Provided Spiritual Care.

Carer for my now Deceased Parents

01.2016 - 01.2021
  • Provided personal care
  • Meal preparation, laundry, general household tasks
  • Provided respite for other family members.

Spiritual Care Provider

Royal Alexandra Hospital
01.2012 - 01.2015
  • Supporting people in crisis, trauma, and bereavement
  • Caring for patients, and family members, from diverse faiths, and cultural backgrounds
  • Collaboration, teamwork, and case management
  • Confidential medical files maintenance.

Addictions Counsellor

Calder Residential Treatment Centre
01.2007 - 01.2010
  • Provide group and individual counseling, and education
  • Addressing dual-diagnosis and assessing risk of self-harm
  • Work effectively with multi-disciplinary team
  • Develop comprehensive post treatment care plan
  • Confidential file management.

Crisis Counsellor

YWCA Crisis Housing
01.2006 - 01.2007
  • Provide client directed strength-based counseling to women and families in crisis
  • Supporting clients in accessing community supports and housing
  • Facilitating life skill development in clientele, parenting, meal preparation, stress management, and communication skills.

Education

Masters in applied Spirituality -

Spirituality Institute For Research And Education
South East Technological University, Ireland
08.2023

Spiritual Care Residency Program -

Royal Alexandra Hospital
Edmonton, Alberta
12.2011

Masters in theology Honors (incomplete) -

University of Saskatchewan, St. Andrews College
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
12.2010

Bachelor of Social Work -

University of Regina
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
12.2007

Skills

Excellent relational skills

Practise a ministry of presence

Compassionate communication

Effective as part part of a multi-disciplinary team

Cultural sensitivity

Sensitive to existential distress of patient and family members and staff

Experienced in working in trauma care, end-of-life care, and bereavement

Diversity inclusion respect and sensitivity

Timeline

Private Carer for the Elderly

01.2020 - 01.2021

Carer for my now Deceased Parents

01.2016 - 01.2021

Spiritual Care Provider

Royal Alexandra Hospital
01.2012 - 01.2015

Addictions Counsellor

Calder Residential Treatment Centre
01.2007 - 01.2010

Crisis Counsellor

YWCA Crisis Housing
01.2006 - 01.2007

Masters in applied Spirituality -

Spirituality Institute For Research And Education

Spiritual Care Residency Program -

Royal Alexandra Hospital

Masters in theology Honors (incomplete) -

University of Saskatchewan, St. Andrews College

Bachelor of Social Work -

University of Regina

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