Karen Derksen
Smithers,BC
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Support Worker
High roads
Smithers, British Columbia
09.2014 - 03.2021
- Assisted clients with daily living activities such as meal planning, medication management, budgeting.
- Promoted independence by assisting and supervising clients while completing daily living activities.
- Encouraged clients to express feelings and discuss happenings in life to help client develop insight into themselves and relationships.
- Implemented behavioral management plans to address challenging behaviors.
- Engaged patients in therapeutic activities to promote social skills and community integration.
- Provided transportation assistance for clients who needed help getting to appointments or other necessary locations.
- Observed safety protocols when working with potentially violent or suicidal individuals.
- Monitored client progress toward meeting goals outlined in their treatment plan.
- Modified treatment plans to support client goals and status.
Education
High School Diploma -
Smithers Secondary
Smithers, BC06-1997
Skills
- Boundary Setting, side hugs
- Bathroom routines, washing your hands
- Daily activities
- Street smarts
- Life skills
- Client goal planning
- Budgeting there money
References
- Tara cross
- Supervisor high roads
- 250-877-8376
- Email-Tara.Cross@northernhealth.ca
Timeline
Mental Health Support Worker
High roads
09.2014 - 03.2021
High School Diploma -
Smithers Secondary