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Kayden Ishmael

Edmonton

Summary

Dynamic outreach worker with a passion for helping, skilled in harm reduction and crisis intervention. Expert in building trust with marginalized communities while facilitating access to vital health services. Proficient at Naloxone administration and fostering peer support, driving impactful community engagement and advocacy.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Outreach Worker

Streetworks
02.2024 - 04.2025
  • Provided street-based outreach to the community, offering harm reduction supplies, education, and referrals to health and social services.
  • Built trusting relationships with marginalized individuals including people who use drugs, sex workers, and unhoused community members.
  • Collaborated with community partners, colleagues, and other supports to address urgent needs such as housing, mental health support, and STBBI testing.
  • Supported clients by providing information on available resources and services.
  • Facilitated distribution of Naloxone kits and trained individuals in overdose prevention.
  • Documented interactions and maintained accurate records of client support activities.

Outreach/Bathroom Attendant

HireGood
06.2022 - 02.2024
  • Assisted in inventory management by tracking supplies and replenishing stock as needed.
  • Engaged with community members experiencing poverty, houselessness, and substance use, providing peer-based support.
  • Delivered services in a respectful, non-judgmental manner rooted in lived experience and empathy.

Odd Jobs

Self-employeed
01.2018 - 02.2022
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

Education

High School Diploma -

Mcnally High School
Edmonton, AB
06.2020

Skills

  • Harm reduction principles & trauma-informed care
  • STBBI education and prevention outreach
  • Naloxone administration & overdose response
  • Strong communication and relationship-building
  • Peer support and lived-experience advocacy
  • Crisis intervention and de-escalation
  • Familiarity with local health and social services
  • Outreach strategies
  • Client advocacy
  • Community engagement

Timeline

Outreach Worker

Streetworks
02.2024 - 04.2025

Outreach/Bathroom Attendant

HireGood
06.2022 - 02.2024

Odd Jobs

Self-employeed
01.2018 - 02.2022

High School Diploma -

Mcnally High School

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