Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Maggie St. amand

Sault Ste. Marie,ON

Summary

Registered Social Worker experienced in community outreach, working with healthcare professionals and families to ensure the overall wellness of clients. Dedicated and client focused professional, with experience in counselling, planning, implementing and monitoring support services for diverse populations.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Social Worker

Sault Area Hospital
03.2023 - Current
  • Provide direct social work service and counseling to clients and/or their families as a part of an interdisciplinary team.
  • Interview clients individually, in families or in groups to determine and evaluate the client’s social, financial, psychological, cultural and family situation and total needs to provide a comprehensive assessment and treatment plan.
  • Plan for/ assist clients with referrals to agencies that provide financial assistance, housing, medical treatment and other interdependent services.
  • Provide consultation to members of hospital staff, community agencies and other persons or groups seeking guidance in an effort to address the problems of the clients.

ABI Support Worker

March of Dimes Canada
07.2021 - 2022
  • Reporting responsibilities (incident reports, behavioral data collection and verbal reports)
  • Participate in any required training.
  • Follow policies and procedures as required.
  • Provide one to one support and group support within the home and community toadults with an Acquired Brain Injury with activities of daily living, personal care, and rehabilitation planning.

Addiction Support Worker

Ontario Addiction Treatment Centres
05.2018 - 07.2021
  • Collaborate with members of the interdisciplinary team to plan, implement, coordinate, and evaluate the appropriate treatment plans to support the patient.
  • Supervise urine drug screening, and testing.
  • Management of Patient active scripts including script cancellation as per Rx protocol.
  • Maintain a high level of competency in Electrical Medical Records use including verification of health card, scheduling, information entry and assessment, data management, and document management.
  • Communicate with MRP, Pharmacy and Nurse around patient needs, change in status and all emergency situations.
  • Facilitate clients OTN sessions.

Education

Honours Bachelor of Social Work Degree -

Algoma University
04.2023

Occupational Therapy/ Physiotherapy Assistant Diploma -

Sault College
01.2019

Skills

  • Case Management
  • Client Advocacy
  • Resource Navigation
  • Biopsychosocial Assessments
  • Proficiency in various electronic data management systems
  • Multidisciplinary Collaboration

Certification

  • Mental Health First Aid
  • Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
  • Gentle Persuasive Approach in Dementia Care
  • Standard First Aid & CPR
  • Indigenous Cultural Safety Training
  • Nonviolent Therapeutic Crisis Intervention

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Social Worker

Sault Area Hospital
03.2023 - Current

ABI Support Worker

March of Dimes Canada
07.2021 - 2022

Addiction Support Worker

Ontario Addiction Treatment Centres
05.2018 - 07.2021

Honours Bachelor of Social Work Degree -

Algoma University

Occupational Therapy/ Physiotherapy Assistant Diploma -

Sault College
Maggie St. amand