Michael Washington
Manager
Abbotsford,BC
Summary
Dedicated Shelter Worker and Truck Driver at Vancouver Aboriginal Society, skilled in client advocacy and cross-cultural sensitivity. Successfully developed personalized support plans, enhancing client self-sufficiency. Proficient in safety monitoring and sanitation protocols, ensuring a secure environment. Committed to empowering individuals through resilience and effective mental health support.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Shelter Worker Truck Driver
Vancouver Aboriginal Society
03.2018 - 12.2024
- Supported clients in accessing community resources and services to enhance well-being.
- Assisted in daily operations and maintenance of shelter facilities, ensuring safety and cleanliness.
- Developed personalized support plans for clients, fostering empowerment and self-sufficiency.
- Mentored new staff on best practices in client care and shelter management protocol
- Truck Driver
- Delivery of food to churches and Shelters
- Picking up of donations sofas Kitchen tables Beds Clothes
- Inspection of truck Oil,tires,Fuel, secure load, brakes, Fluids etc
- Knowledge of areas where pick up or delivery is
- Loading truck up and unloading truck
- Making sure to check truck at the end of the day
- Coordinated support services for clients, ensuring access to essential resources and timely assistance.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans tailored to client needs and goals.
- Monitored client progress, making necessary adjustments to care strategies for optimal outcomes.
- Advocated for client rights, ensuring adherence to policies and promoting equitable treatment within the shelter system.
- Addressed crisis situations with sensitivity, utilizing conflict resolution skills to maintain a safe environment for all parties involved.
Education
Certificate of Care Worker - Phycology of Human Behavior
Sprott Shaw College
Abbotsford, BC06-2023
Diploma Harm Reduction - Addiction Counseling
BCIT
Langley BC05-2022
Skills
- Cross-cultural sensitivity
- Self-care practices
- Boundaries maintenance
- Professionalism and ethics
- Mental health support
- De-escalation techniques
- Client advocacy
- Resilience and persistence
- First aid and CPR
- Behavior observation
- Sanitation protocols
- Care monitoring
- Safety monitoring
- Record keeping
- Safety control
- Behavioral control
Accomplishments
I volunteer with all different organizations Churches ,Thrift Stores ,Elders visiting those that have no relatives, Christmas Dinner in Langley.
I coached hockey for 12 years winning the coach of the year 8 times.
Feeding the homeless in Abbotsford and Langley
Completive golfer a few tournaments
Languages
English
Professional Working
Certification
- Certified To Work in Harm Reduction, Harm reduction - 42 week certificate.
- Mental Health and Addiction !2 month program
- Listening and not talking 90 day certificate
- First aid Level 2 Pro safe 2 Day
Timeline
Shelter Worker Truck Driver
Vancouver Aboriginal Society
03.2018 - 12.2024
Certificate of Care Worker - Phycology of Human Behavior
Sprott Shaw College
Diploma Harm Reduction - Addiction Counseling
BCIT
Hockey Coach
When you are teaching kids about hockey it is so important they learn it is a game enjoy it. I have a strict policy that if a parent becomes vocal I make them put the skates on and show us how it is done. Life is a learning tablet we can enjoy if there is fun parents no need to ruin it chances are your child is not going to the NHL But only if we understand this as parents sit down enjoy the game.
I was coaching a top ranked team but none were going to NHL for sure as I have coached kids that make it and they are scouted at 11 to 13 so if he is he is gone before we can ruin him.
Positive attitudes is a must never let old sour puss ruin the day!
Thank you Michael
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