Godwin Tavaziva
Active Care
Kamloops,BC
4
Years of experience
7
years of post-secondary education
1
Language
- Effective communicator with strong skills in organizing group discussions, facilitating meetings, and working collaboratively with teams.
- Positive, dependable, and motivated team member with a strong commitment to achieving organizational goals.
- Dedicated to supporting residents in meeting their treatment and personal development goals through coaching, encouragement, and individualized support.
- Skilled at building positive relationships, managing challenging situations, and resolving conflicts in a calm and respectful manner.
- Strong multitasking, problem-solving, and troubleshooting abilities with excellent attention to detail.
- Highly organized and able to manage multiple responsibilities while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.
- Empathetic and compassionate Care Worker who promotes a safe, supportive, and respectful environment for residents.
- Flexible and quick to learn, with the ability to adapt to changing situations and work effectively under pressure.
- Strong ability to encourage independence, develop daily living skills, and provide person-centered support.
- Completed Ordinary Level and Advanced Level education.
Work History
Support Worker
2 Years 3 Months- Promoted community integration by providing extensive physical, emotional and social support.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted clients in accessing available resources such as housing options, financial supports, and healthcare services.
- Supported clients in accessing community resources, enhancing their integration and participation in community activities.
- Encouraged clients to engage in physical activities, promoting healthier lifestyles and wellbeing.
- Advocated for client rights, ensuring equitable access to necessary services and resources across diverse populations.
- Promoted mental health awareness within the community through educational workshops and presentations at local events.
- Supported clients in crisis situations by providing immediate interventions and coordinating with emergency services.
- Monitor clients during meals and provide assistance in teaching proper meal etiquette
Residential Support Worker
1 Year 9 Months- Administered medications according to prescribed protocols, ensuring proper dosage and adherence to schedules.
- Fostered a positive living environment, promoting independence and encouraging socialization among residents.
- Handled emergency situations with a calm and focused demeanor, following established protocols to ensure resident safety.
- Conducted regular safety checks within the residential facility, identifying potential hazards and addressing them promptly.
- Monitored client medications and adherence to individual treatment plans.
- Helped build important life skills such as cooking and cleaning.
- Developed strong rapport with residents by actively listening to their needs and offering empathy during difficult times.
- Participated in regular team meetings to discuss resident progress updates as well as brainstorm solutions for any challenges encountered during service delivery.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
- Maintain confidentiality of records relating to patients personal information.
- Provided transportation assistance for residents attending appointments or community outings as needed.
- Managed challenging behaviors effectively through de-escalation techniques and crisis intervention strategies.
Education
Undergrad Student - Bachelor of Social Work
High School Ordinary Level
Skills
A high level of patience and emotional resilience.
The ability to keep up with changing standards and codes of conduct in the social care sector.
Review client background information and prepare intake reports.
Being empathetic towards everyone.
Strong phone and verbal communication skills along with active listening.
Good time management skills to be able to support the needs of multiple people.
Leading the team building programs and delegation of work.
Assist in developing plans of action while providing necessary support and assistance.
Assess and investigate eligibility for social benefits.
Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research.
Ability to multi-task
set priorities and manage time effectively.
A non-judgmental attitude regardless of a person’s needs.
Languages
English
C1
Advanced
Qualifications and Competence
- Naloxone Practice Training
- Proficient in Microsoft Office including Emails, Internet and Data Entry
- A Valid Occupational First Aid Level 1 Certificate.
- Class 5 Driver’s License
- Crisis Intervention Skills
- Food Safe Certificate
Hobbies and Interests
- Learning new things and gaining new experiences
- Visiting orphanages and charity homes
- Working out and staying active
- Travelling and exploring new places
- Reading
Timeline
Support Worker
Active Care
08.2024 - CurrentRead More
Thompson Rivers University
Undergrad Student from Bachelor of Social Work
01.2024 - CurrentRead More
Residential Support Worker
Prima Enterprise Organization
10.2022 - 07.2024Read More
Riverton High School
High School Ordinary Level
01.2015 - 12.2018Read More