Empathetic Care Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for residents. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in hospital and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support.
• Coordinated and facilitated orientation sessions for newcomers, providing essential information on local services, resources, and cultural adaptation.
• Conducted comprehensive needs assessments to identify individual and family needs, creating personalized settlement plans for optimal integration.
• Developed and maintained strong partnerships with local community organizations, government agencies, and employers to enhance available support networks.
• Assisted clients in accessing healthcare, education, employment, and housing services, ensuring their successful settlement in the community.
• Provided emotional support and counseling to individuals facing cultural adjustment challenges, helping them navigate the complexities of a new environment.
• Organized and participated in community events, workshops, and information sessions to promote cultural exchange and integration.
• Managed and coordinated multiple daily office operations, prepared cost analysis, and completed detailed reports, ensuring the accuracy of all data.
• Worked on the development and implementation of a new accounting system which significantly increased the efficiency of financial teams.
• Reviewed and maintained confidential documents and files, assisted in payroll management for 50+ employees, and scheduled and coordinated meetings.
• Ordered and managed office supplies and executed other duties as assigned by the Office Manager.
• Awarded Employee of the Month twice for performing great work.
• Provide a full range of settlement services to new immigrants and newcomer families.
• Conduct thorough settlement needs assessment for each client.
• Provide solution-focused counselling by setting settlement goals and developing plan of action for every client.
• Conduct follow up as needed, identifying if set goals have been met.
• Provide comprehensive information on orientation to Canadian society.
• Connect newcomers with internal programs and services.
• Provide information and referral regarding external programs and services.
• Provide interpretation to eligible clients as required for addressing settlement needs.
• Organize and facilitate information group sessions on settlement topics.
• Organize and facilitate newcomer clubs for target community.