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
Ontario08.2016
Health Care Aide Certificate -
Sprott Shaw College
Courtenay, BC04.2004
Medical Office Assistant
Sprott Shaw
Courtenay, BC2003
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
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