Kevin Tuyisenge
Surrey
Summary
Compassionate and skilled community support worker 3-5 years of experience providing outreach, harm reduction, and crisis intervention. Proficient in engaging with diverse populations, promoting inclusive environments, and navigating community resources. Certified in CPR/AED and overdose prevention, with a strong understanding of harm reduction principles.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Wellness Worker
Community Builders Group
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Regularly performed checks to ensure resident security and overall wellness. Managed distribution of prescribed medications with precise documentation.
- Assisted individuals in crisis, providing emotional support, and connecting them with appropriate resources.
- Facilitated day-to-day shelter operations, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for residents.
- Supported case management efforts by documenting client progress and assisting with goal-setting.
- Assisted in maintaining clean and organized work areas.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure workplace compliance.
- Monitored inventory levels and reported shortages promptly.
- Worked fast to complete tasks and meet daily deadlines.
Community Mental Health Worker
Independent Counselling Enterprises Inc.
04.2024 - 10.2024
- Developed and maintained effective relationships with clients and title companies. Built trusting relationships with at risk populations, promoting harm reduction principles.
- Provided crisis intervention and connected individuals to medical and community services.
- Maintained confidentiality and conducted regular needs assessments.
- Performed overdose prevention interventions and supported individuals facing housing insecurity. Collaborated with teams to develop and implement case management plans.
Community Outreach Coordinator
The Mustard Seed
12.2020 - 01.2021
- Maintained a clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Provided ongoing compassionate patient care for each client.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer.
Practitioner Nursing Trainings
Kagugu Retirement Home
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Maintained a clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Provided ongoing compassionate patient care for each client.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
Education
Bachelor degree - Nursing Science
Mount Kenya University
01.2021
Skills
- Nonviolent crisis intervention skills
- Harm reduction
- Naloxone trained
- Addiction and trauma-informed
- Medication monitoring
- Substance abuse counseling
- Psychosocial rehabilitation
- De-escalation techniques
- Boundary setting
- Social skills training
- Residential support
- Outreach services
- Peer support
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
- CPR/AED First Aid
- Naloxone
- Food Safety
- WHMIS
- Non-Violence intervention /MANDT
- Understanding mental Illness
- Critical incident Debriefing
Timeline
Community Mental Health Worker
Independent Counselling Enterprises Inc.
04.2024 - 10.2024
Mental Wellness Worker
Community Builders Group
01.2024 - 12.2024
Community Outreach Coordinator
The Mustard Seed
12.2020 - 01.2021
Practitioner Nursing Trainings
Kagugu Retirement Home
08.2020 - 12.2020
Bachelor degree - Nursing Science
Mount Kenya University
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