Keith Porter
Family Support Worker
Riceville
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated, with strong communication and problem-solving skills that translate well to supporting families in need. Possesses ability to build trust and rapport quickly, combined with deep understanding of child development and family dynamics. Eager to make meaningful impact in Social Worker Technician role.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Family support worker
Metapra Assocciates
359 Debec Road, Canada
08.2023 - Current
- Offered advice on budget management, reducing financial stress in households.
- Educated guardians and parents about mental health, providing support and education for assistance.
- Promoted healthy relationships amongst family members through mediation.
- Developed personalised care plans with client input.
- Empowered individuals to lead normal, healthy lives by delivering professional and emotional care.
- Remained calm and poised in difficult, stressful or escalating situations, helping to comfort individuals.
- Reported child abuse in accordance with legal standards of mandatory reporters.
- Advocated on behalf of clients, resolving issues promptly.
- Evaluated needs through common assessment framework, prescribed screening tools and models of engagement.
- Established trust with clients to enhance communication.
- Maintained detailed case notes, aiding in decision making processes.
- Maintained accurate chronological records of work with families using software.
- Engaged with children and families using creative strategies and professional approach.
- Dealt with crisis situations calmly, ensuring safety of all involved parties.
- Escorted families to counsellor, legal aid workers and doctor appointments.
- Provided emotional support for improved family dynamics.
- Offered practical daily living advice, including financial planning, housing support and legal guidance.
- Monitored client progress and adapted support programmes to meet changing needs.
- Established and maintained working relationships with clients based on trust and non-judgement.
- Counselled clients through difficult times using approved and compassionate strategies.
- Listened to clients' current struggles to signpost relevant support.
- Liaised with external and internal professionals to provide holistic support.
Primary Care Paramedic
Carlton York EMS, Ambulance New Brunswick
Woodstock New Brunswick, Canada
10.1991 - 10.2023
- Demonstrated commitment to quality care through continuous training and development.
- Prevented infection with rigorous hygiene and wound care procedures.
- Operated emergency vehicles to safely transport patients.
- Liaised effectively with other healthcare professionals ensuring comprehensive patient coverage during complex cases.
- Carried out basic and advanced life support techniques; enhancing chances of patient survival.
- Demonstrated competent use of advanced life support equipment; contributing to improved patient outcomes.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks with required frequency to verify proper operation.
- Collaborated with emergency response teams for efficient patient management during high-stress situations.
- Provided emergency medical assistance for rescue operations.
- Documented decisions to modify or cease treatment with strong accountability.
- Assessed situation severity of emergent medical incidents and delivered appropriate care.
- Acquired informed consent before administering treatments or interventions.
- Monitored patient status during ambulance transport and transfer.
- Communicated with lucid patients to gather incident and medical history information.
- Worked with multidisciplinary teams at large events and contracted work venues.
- Upheld professional standards of practice in compliance with local health regulations and laws.
- Conducted detailed assessments of patients' conditions upon arrival at an incident scene, aiding in appropriate treatment decisions.
- Administered tests and medication to assess and stabilise patients in field or during transit.
- Maintained accurate patient records, contributing towards the provision of seamless healthcare services.
- Performed endotracheal intubations to secure airways, preventing life-threatening complications.
- Participated actively in continuous professional development activities staying updated on latest paramedic practices.
- Responded promptly to emergency calls, reducing time-to-care ratios significantly.
- Executed well-informed critical decision making in high-pressure situations.
- Promoted community safety through public education on first-aid and preventive health measures.
- Briefed other healthcare workers on complex patient conditions and injuries in concise handovers.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate comprehensive patient care.
- Coordinated with dispatchers whilst handling multiple emergencies simultaneously.
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation within the ambulance; limiting risk of infection transmission.
- Managed critical trauma cases by swiftly applying suitable medical interventions.
- Utilised mobility aids to prevent further damage to patients involved in accidents.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs.
- Enhanced patient survival rates by implementing effective pre-hospital emergency care procedures.
- Developed efficient routes to accident scenes by utilising knowledge of local geography.
- Applied Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) knowledge to maximise survival rates.
- Assisted doctors and nurses in hospital emergency rooms, expediting the delivery of critical care.
- Treated patients at home where appropriate to minimise strain on hospital resources.
- Administered immediate medical care to critically injured patients, ensuring their stability for transportation.
- Provided emotional support to patients' families during distressing events, fostering a supportive environment for recovery.
- Operated and maintained ambulance equipment, guaranteeing readiness for immediate use.
- Detailed care and treatment provided for accurate patient records.
- Adhered to clinical and statutory guidelines for full medical compliance.
- Delivered public and private training classes in basic first-aid care.
- Carried out clinical procedures with precision and speed to meet emergency requirements.
- Assessed emergency situations and prioritised medical care accordingly.
- Used manual techniques and resuscitation devices to stabilise patient conditions.
- Stabilised injured and unwell patients to prepare for transport to medical facilities.
- Performed health evaluations and triaged conditions during time-sensitive situations.
- Drove emergency vehicles professionally for secure patient and equipment transportation.
- Supported specialist paramedics in delivering emergency care.
- Assessed patients' vital signs to determine medical care required.
- Manoeuvred and positioned patients requiring medical intervention.
- Transported patients safely and securely to hospital facilities.
- Administered medication to relieve patients' pain and discomfort.
- Provided prompt emergency response to accidents and emergencies.
- Used TRUNK systems to communicate with emergency dispatch and hospital teams.
- Transferred patients safely between home, ambulance and clinical settings.
- Observed patient conditions to adapt care and medication to suit.
- Supervised healthcare in the field and during transit, adhering to appropriate protocols to achieve optimal results
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - Paramedicine
Carleton York Ems
Canada 09.1994 - 12.2007
Healthcare science Professional - Paramedicine
Ambulance New Brunswick
Woodstock CanadaSkills
Mental agility
undefinedAdditional Information
Board member for the Paramedic Association of New Brunswick 1998 to 2008
instrumental in bringing the Ambulance system up to the standard it is today, With updating the service in adding new technologies, and training.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Family support worker
Metapra Assocciates
08.2023 - Current
Diploma of Higher Education - Paramedicine
Carleton York Ems
09.1994 - 12.2007
Primary Care Paramedic
Carlton York EMS, Ambulance New Brunswick
10.1991 - 10.2023
Healthcare science Professional - Paramedicine
Ambulance New Brunswick
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