Marion Mtasi
Lethbridge,Canada
Summary
Dedicated professional with a rich background in environmental conservation and client support, evidenced by impactful work with Discover Eden and SACLA. Excelled in roles requiring compassion, teamwork, and technical skills, significantly contributing to research and community well-being. Expertise in endangered species protection and field research, alongside strong habitat assessment and ecological monitoring techniques, sets a foundation for meaningful contributions to any team.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Support Worker
Sacla
10.2023 - Current
- Offering companionship and engaging in social activities with the clients
- Administering medication according to the appropriate guidelines.
- Encouraging individuals to carry out household tasks while assisting where necessary
- Assisting clients with light housekeeping duties, such as meal preparation, general house cleaning, and laundry
- Encouraging and assisting individuals to engage in various activities in the community
- Provided crisis intervention services when necessary, effectively de-escalating challenging situations while maintaining client safety.
- Transport clients to appointments, shopping venues and entertainment events according to determined schedule.
- Provided emotional support to clients, improving their mental health and overall wellbeing.
- Developed strong rapport with clients, which facilitated more effective support and guidance.
Ecology Conservation Volunteer
Discover Eden
08.2024 - 09.2024
- Participated in an ecological research project, collecting valuable data to inform long-term conservation strategies of African Penguins and other seabird species.
- Supported wildlife population monitoring efforts through data collection and analysis.
- Enhanced habitat quality with the help of Nature connect by conducting native species plantings and invasive species removals
- Assisted in banding birds for bird species surveying
- Conducted estuary monitoring in Gansbaai to asses ecosystem health and collect data on the utilization of the estuaries by local species.
- Cared for rehabilitated African penguins by feeding them and assessing and documenting their health conditions.
- Participated in a beach clean up in Plettenberg to enhance habitat quality
- Conducted a beach survey collecting shark casings for local shark data analysis
- Assisted in monitoring the success of implemented environmental programs used to monitor Cape fur seals and African penguins populations by collecting and analyzing data
- Learnt how to use radio telemetry in wildlife tracking
- Collaborated with fellow volunteers to incorporate game reserve management and conservation strategies
Home Caregiver
Everpresence Haven
08.2022 - 12.2023
- Assisting clients with light housekeeping duties, such as meal preparation, general house cleaning, and laundry
- Administering prescribed medications on time and as directed to the client
- Assisting clients with bathing, grooming, and dressing
- Ensuring clients' personal hygiene and cleanliness
- Used mobility aids, a lift to assist in transferring client in and out of bed to wheelchair
- Observing and reporting any changes in health or behavior to family and supervisor
- Provided updates on clients' well-being and any changes in their condition
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
Canola Roguing
Express Employment Professionals
07.2022 - 06.2023
- Collaborated efficiently with the team to ensure we did the work effectively
- Always on time and ensured I and the team are done with the fields at the required time frame
- Stamina and Agility
- Paid great attention to removing and uprooting unwanted crops
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
Research Assistant
University of Lethbridge
02.2023 - 03.2023
- Researching weather patterns and records to identify potential correlations with Melanoplus bruneri (study species) populations and behavior
- Recording and analyzing data using advanced software tools such as Excel and SPSS
- Ensuring that insect samples were properly prepared and stored for future analysis
- Participated in lab meetings and project presentations.
- Adhered to laboratory safety procedures to maintain compliance with quality control standards.
- Prepared solutions following standard laboratory formulas and procedures to use in the preservation of study species.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Volunteer
Alpha House
03.2022 - 10.2022
- Helped prepare meals for the clients
- Assisted in cleaning and organizing the kitchen in compliance to Alberta Food and Safety
- Organized the storage room
- Managed kitchen inventory
Housekeeper
Sandman Signature
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Ensured guest rooms were clean, neat, and organized per the Company’s standards
- Time management - Timely response to guest requests for supplies and cleaning
- Notified the immediate manager of damages, maintenance issues, and safety hazards in the rooms
- Worked as a team to ensure guests felt welcomed and comfortable during their stay and co-operated with fellow staff to meet daily set target
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
University of LETHBRIDGE
LETHBRIDGE, AB10.2024
Certificate - COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
Discipleship Indeed School of Transformation
Nairobi, KE06.2018
Skills
- Intermediate plant identification
- Data analysis using SPSS and Excel
- River Surveying and intermediate aquatic habitat assessment
- Wildlife Tracking using radio telemetry
- Soil sampling and soil analysis
- Documentation And Reporting
- Endangered species protection
Certification
- Level A CPR/AED, St. John Ambulance, Lethbridge, AB, 06/10/2027
- Alberta Food Safety Basics, Alberta Health Services, 02/24/25
- WHIMS Training, Spring 2024
Volunteer Experience
Volunteer, Alpha House, Lethbridge, AB, 03/2022, 10/2022, Helped prepare meals for the clients, Assisted in cleaning and organizing the kitchen in compliance to Alberta Food and Safety, Organized the storage room, Managed kitchen inventory
Trained skills
Assisted in Waterton post-fire regeneration survey and data collection
Measured, collected and tested river for a riverine survey and analyzed the data using Excel
Timeline
Ecology Conservation Volunteer
Discover Eden
08.2024 - 09.2024
Support Worker
Sacla
10.2023 - Current
Research Assistant
University of Lethbridge
02.2023 - 03.2023
Home Caregiver
Everpresence Haven
08.2022 - 12.2023
Canola Roguing
Express Employment Professionals
07.2022 - 06.2023
Housekeeper
Sandman Signature
05.2022 - 07.2022
Volunteer
Alpha House
03.2022 - 10.2022
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
University of LETHBRIDGE
Certificate - COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
Discipleship Indeed School of Transformation
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