Mery Asiimwe
New Westminster,BC
Summary
Experienced Front-line mental health worker. Experienced in working with people struggling with addictions, mental health, violence/abuse, and the impact of colonialism on indigenous Canadians. Strong awareness of harm reduction approaches and diverse pathways to wellbeing. I am a dedicated computer science student with practical experience in programming languages. I am seeking to leverage my skills and experience to contribute to the success of your organization.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Worker
Vi Fineday Shelter Society
Vancouver, British Columbia
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Trained families on how to recognize signs of mental illness and provide support for their loved ones.
- Monitored patient progress through regular assessments and feedback from family members and caregivers.
- Gave food to the clients and maintained a clean environment
Mental Health Worker
Portland Housing Society
Vancouver, British Columbia
12.2023 - 03.2024
- Hand harm reduction supplies
- Respond to overdose cases
- Supported clients with housing services
- Supported the clients to clinics and hospitals
- Assessed clients' mental health, abilities and disabilities to develop individualized treatment plans.
Volunteer
Options community services
New Westminster, British Columbia
12.2023 - 12.2023
- Organized and maintained records of volunteer hours and donations.
- Compiled reports on volunteer activities and accomplishments.
- Participated in team-building exercises to strengthen relationships among volunteers.
Education
Associate of Science - Computer Science
Columbia College
Vancouver, BC01-2024
High School Diploma -
Emma High School
Uganda Kampala12-2022
Skills
- Experienced front-line mental health worker
- Familiar with varied approaches to mental health, recovery, and wellness processes
- Team building
- Excellent computer Systems knowledge and programming languages
- Excellent communication and relationship builder
- strong ability to multitask
Languages
English
Professional
French
Limited
Swahili
Professional
References
- Leona Green (604-618-2506) Greens & Beans Deli
- Namara Patience (778-321-9667) Portland Housing Society
- Neeteshlin Prasad (604-736-2423) The Vi Fineday Family Shelter
Timeline
Mental Health Worker
Vi Fineday Shelter Society
06.2024 - 08.2024
Mental Health Worker
Portland Housing Society
12.2023 - 03.2024
Volunteer
Options community services
12.2023 - 12.2023
Associate of Science - Computer Science
Columbia College
High School Diploma -
Emma High School
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