Leah Graham
Duncan,BC
Summary
Mature Support Worker offering six-year background providing vulnerable individuals with care to improve quality of life. Polished in administering developmental screenings and providing mentoring services. Warm and friendly professional committed to orchestrating support for families dealing with various issues such as domestic violence, substance abuse and mental illness.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Support Worker
Canadian Mental Health Society
Duncan, BC
12.2020 - 08.2022
- Provided emotional and practical support to vulnerable adults.
- Assisted clients with personal care, such as showering and dressing.
- Monitored client wellbeing and reported any changes or concerns to relevant staff members.
- Developed positive relationships with service users and maintained professional boundaries at all times.
- Conducted risk assessments on behalf of service users who were deemed at risk of harm or exploitation.
- Reported any incidents or accidents in accordance with company policy and procedure.
- Assisted homeless clients with procuring mental health support and other various community resources.
Support Worker
Lookout Society
Duncan, BC
11.2019 - 02.2020
- Attended regular reviews of service user's care plans to ensure the best outcomes for each individual.
- Reception and administrative role
- Administered safe-supply to clients
- Janitorial support
- Outreach support with clients which included providing food, emotional support and safe-supply
- Administrated Naloxone and assisted in life-saving efforts
- Monitored client wellbeing and reported any changes or concerns to relevant staff members.
- Liaised effectively between other professionals involved in a client's care, such as doctors, nurses, social workers and family members.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cowichan Secondary School
Duncan, BC06-1999
Skills
- Life Skills Development
- Emotional and behavioral Support
- Troubleshooting problem areas
- Experienced with Mental Health & Addictions Patients
- First-Aid and CPR
- Meal Planning and Preparation
- Documentation Abilities
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
Certification
- Non-violence Prevention Cert
- First Aid Cert
- Food Safe
Affiliations
- Engagement with support and faith-based groups
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Support Worker
Canadian Mental Health Society
12.2020 - 08.2022
Support Worker
Lookout Society
11.2019 - 02.2020
High School Diploma -
Cowichan Secondary School
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