Kim Smith-Goldson
Edmonton,AB
Summary
A compassionate and diligent individual with over 6years of volunteer experience
in a care giving setting and in group homes, with an academic qualification in
Addiction and Mental Health profession; possessing the knowledge, skill, and a
strong passion to provide the necessary physical and emotional support to the
vulnerable in the society and individuals dealing with various forms of addiction.
Also, a trained chef with transferable skills such as good leadership, computer
literacy, interpersonal and communication skills to mention but a few, which will
enable me function effectively in any setting.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Intake Staff
Hope Mission
01.2022 - Current
- Assist needs of clients entering the building
- Providing community outreach services to identify and assist potentially homeless clients are facing
- Support and work alongside volunteers
- Administrative tasks, maintain guest records and write accurate logs
- Support Hope mission culture, ministry, and uphold the hope mission values
- Demonstrated ability to work with people with hoarding behaviours and who have mental health and addiction issues
- Responding to overdose
Respite Worker
Kids Without Limits Inc
09.2021 - Current
- Provided in-home care for a developmentally disabled individual while their family enjoys a period of respite
- Engaged individuals in arts & crafts and physical activity
- Assisted younger individuals in completing homework Develop or teach strategies to promote client wellness and independence.
Housing Team Lead
Hope Mission Edmonton
12.2022 - 04.2024
- Support team of housing workers as needed
- Establishing professional working Conducting assertive outreach to connect with participants
- Assess client needs to determine the appropriate housing response
- Budget needs, level of housing, ensuring that housing meets standards
- Secure placement in bridge housing for participants while they are engaging in the housing process if needed
- Transport participants to viewing appointments in apartments in community
- Cheques Request for damage deposit and first month rent.
Shelter Support Worker
The Mustard Seed
11.2021 - 03.2022
- Demonstrated ability to work with people with hoarding behaviours and who have mental health and addiction issues
- Providing community outreach services to identify and assist potentially homeless clients facing comorbidity issues such as substance abuse or mental health issues
- Linking clients with community services and resources to help meet their needs while collaborating
- Conflict management and resolution; Identifying crisis and responding quickly to it, thereby minimizing harm to the individual and others, de-escalating situations and encouraging individuals to explore healthy options
- Client Intake and registration and participation in staff meetings and trainings.
Chef
ESS Camp
01.2020 - 12.2021
- Menu planning and creating special menus for dietary restrictions such as the keto diet
- Ordering and managing food inventory to ensure quality food is provided to feed everyone
- Menu planning, preparing, and cooking of food
- Training and supervising of kitchen staff so proper food handling procedures are met.
Chef/1st Cook
Horizon North Camp
01.2012 - 12.2020
- Highly skilled in preparing, seasoning, and cooking a wide range of foods, including sauce, soup and entrees
- Monitored food quality while preparing food
- Properly labeled and stored all raw food ingredients including produce, meat, fish, poultry, dairy and dry goods in the appropriate storage room, walk-in refrigerator, freezer or cooler.
Kitchen Supervisor
University of British Columbia
01.2010 - 12.2012
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portion controls, cooking and waste control guidelines
- Maintained a skilled kitchen staff by properly coaching, counseling and disciplining employees
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, food storage, use of kitchen equipment and utensils, sanitation, and safety issues
- Always practiced safe food handling procedures.
Line Cook
01.2008 - 12.2010
- Planned lunch and dinner menus.
Line Cook
Osoyoos Golf and Country Club
01.2008 - 12.2009
Walker’s Place of Safety, Children’s Group Home
01.2002 - 12.2008
Education
Professional Diploma - Addictions and Community Health
Sundance College
Edmonton, AB2021
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Okanagan College
Kelowna, BC2009
Skills
- Ability to establish and maintain safe and supportive environment both for colleagues and
- Community members
- Ability to carry out intake procedures, treatment planning, collection and entering of data daily, with
- A high level of accuracy and in a timely manner, reporting and documentation of incidences
- Basic pharmacology knowledge and use of Naloxone kits to prevent opioid overdosing
- Group facilitation, interviewing and counselling due to strong communication skill and interpersonal
- Skills, as well as attention to detail Able to maintain collaborative working relationships while
- Demonstrating a high level of professionalism
- Proficient in relapse prevention and intervention as well as health prevention and promotions
- Preparing, cooking and handling of food
Certification
First Aid & CPR/AED level C
Construction Safety Training System (CSTS)
Culinary Red Seal
WHIMS
Bear Awareness
Additional Information
ASIST Suicide Intervention
Timeline
Housing Team Lead
Hope Mission Edmonton
12.2022 - 04.2024
Intake Staff
Hope Mission
01.2022 - Current
Shelter Support Worker
The Mustard Seed
11.2021 - 03.2022
Respite Worker
Kids Without Limits Inc
09.2021 - Current
Chef
ESS Camp
01.2020 - 12.2021
Chef/1st Cook
Horizon North Camp
01.2012 - 12.2020
Kitchen Supervisor
University of British Columbia
01.2010 - 12.2012
Line Cook
01.2008 - 12.2010
Line Cook
Osoyoos Golf and Country Club
01.2008 - 12.2009
Walker’s Place of Safety, Children’s Group Home
01.2002 - 12.2008
Professional Diploma - Addictions and Community Health
Sundance College
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Okanagan College
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