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Lynn McDonald

Courtenay,BC

Summary

Adept at fostering holistic wellness and recovery, my tenure at Comox Valley Transition Society honed my skills in behavioral management and mental health awareness. Through motivational interviewing and creating actionable recovery plans, I significantly enhanced client engagement and success rates. My approach combines empathetic communication with strategic relapse prevention, underscoring my commitment to patient-centered care and multicultural competence.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Residential Recovery Support Worker

Comox Valley Transition Society
03.2017 - Current
  • Organized recreational activities designed to promote holistic wellness through building camaraderie among participants while imparting important life skills related to healthful behaviors outside of treatment settings.
  • Served as a positive role model for healthy living practices by maintaining a professional demeanor and exemplifying self-care habits essential for long-term recovery success.
  • Implemented motivational interviewing techniques to encourage active engagement in the recovery process by helping clients identify barriers or obstacles hindering progress toward their goals.
  • Assisted clients in identifying personal goals for recovery and developing actionable plans to achieve them.
  • Connected clients with peer support networks to further enhance social connections conducive to maintaining sobriety in the long term.
  • Led skill-building groups focused on coping strategies, stress management, and relapse prevention techniques tailored to meet client needs.

Resident Worker

Salvation Army
01.2017 - 07.2019
  • Promoted a positive living experience by fostering strong relationships between residents and staff members.
  • Monitored common areas regularly, addressing cleanliness or safety concerns proactively before they escalated into larger issues.
  • Educated new residents on community rules, expectations, and resources available within the property.
  • Enhanced community engagement through organizing events and activities for residents.
  • Coordinated maintenance schedules with vendors to minimize disruption to residents'' daily routines while ensuring work was completed effectively.
  • Developed tailored solutions for individual resident needs or challenges, demonstrating empathy while maintaining professionalism throughout interactions.

Health Care Aide

Glacier View Lodge
11.2002 - 08.2016
  • Assisted with daily living activities, promoting patient independence and overall wellbeing.
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Utilized problem-solving skills when faced with unexpected situations or emergencies within the healthcare setting.
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Reduced patient anxiety through effective communication and active listening skills.
  • Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition, and progress.

Education

Addictions And Mental Health Diploma

Native Education And Training College
Ontario
08.2016

Health Care Aide Certificate -

Sprott Shaw College
Courtenay, BC
04.2004

Medical Office Assistant

Sprott Shaw
Courtenay, BC
2003

Skills

  • Mental health awareness
  • Substance Abuse Knowledge
  • Self-Care Techniques
  • Relapse Prevention
  • Boundaries Establishment
  • Behavioral Management
  • Multicultural Competence

Certification

First Aid with CPR and AED

ASSIST - Suicide Prevention Training

De-escalating violence

Non-Violent Crisis Intervention

Food Safe Level 1

Restorative Care

Intro-hospice Palliative care


Timeline

Residential Recovery Support Worker

Comox Valley Transition Society
03.2017 - Current

Resident Worker

Salvation Army
01.2017 - 07.2019

Health Care Aide

Glacier View Lodge
11.2002 - 08.2016

Addictions And Mental Health Diploma

Native Education And Training College

Health Care Aide Certificate -

Sprott Shaw College

Medical Office Assistant

Sprott Shaw
Lynn McDonald