Michaela Dane
Vancouver
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Housing Support Worker (Casual)
Raincity Housing
08.2021 - Current
- Helped clients manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
- Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
- Promoted community integration by providing extensive physical, emotional and social support.
- Developed professional relationships with referring agencies to improve communication related to intakes and to increase business for facility.
- Coordinated referrals for addiction services based on individual client needs and preferences.
- Provided counseling and support to clients with drug and alcohol abuse issues.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Astoria Program Assistant (Casual)
Wish
05.2021 - 12.2021
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
- Engaged with colleagues in treatment team meetings to promote positive patient treatment outcomes.
- Participated in continuous quality improvement and performance improvement activities to enhance effectiveness and increase knowledge.
- Supported patients needing medical care to relieve patient anxiety and promote positive outcomes.
- Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
- Assessed clients upon admission and discharge to detox; took blood draws for labs.
- Counseled and mentored clients on substance use and life choices.
- Educated potential participants on available services and processes to engage in program.
- Worked with clients to improve life choices and maximize benefits of programs.
- Detailed program operations and participant activities with comprehensive recordkeeping.
- Identified service gaps and located needed resources for individuals, including housing, work placement and other support.
- Determined needed and relevant interventions based on each client's cognitive abilities and current needs.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
Nutritional Consultant
Greens Organic Market
03.2021 - 05.2021
- I work in the health and wellness department of an organic grocery store in Kitsilano.
- My role is to guide customers with vitamins and also towards nutritional goals.
- Served customers in a friendly, efficient manner following outlined steps of service.
- Received and processed stock into inventory management system.
- Adhered to social distancing protocols and wore mask or face shield at all times.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
Assistant Practitioner (Psychology)
National Health Service
01.2016 - 01.2021
- I undertook regular shifts on later life mental health with elderly clients.
- I spent the majority of my time between learning disability and low secure mental health.
- In low secure I supported clients to go out, attending appropriate activities and social events as well as assisting to promote a healthy routine on the ward itself.
- I was trained in breakaway techniques and safe restraints when necessary.
- In learning disabilities my role was to support clients to activities, develop good routines, promote healthy eating, develop care plans and safely support patients in times of aggression.
- In both roles I worked under the supervision of a registered nurse.
- Evaluated patients based on mental and physical parameters discovered through interviews and standardized assessments.
- Delivered individualized counseling services to clients working through issues such as mental illness and substance abuse.
- Worked with family members to develop support networks and multifaceted coping techniques focused on client needs.
- Documented client progress in confidential files.
- Provided clients with recommendations to community resources.
- Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans.
- Devised and enhanced treatment strategies to promote continued progress.
- Utilized positive uncertainty and multi-systemic family systems therapy to encourage clients and help to handle ambiguity, accept inconsistencies and trust intuition in decision-making.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
- Offered and documented treatment consent forms in patient health records.
- Involved clients' family members in planning social service programs.
- Facilitated smooth discharge by encouraging and reassuring clients throughout transitions.
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
- Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
- Directed family-centered, strengths-based, culturally competent and individualized intakes and assessments.
- Encouraged patients to discuss experiences in group and individual settings.
- Delivered client assessments for those struggling with addiction or relationship issues and implemented strategies based on client needs.
- Consulted with other staff members regarding treatment plans as deemed appropriate by team leader.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, including creating treatment plans and connecting clients and families to appropriate resources.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Addiction Studies
McMaster University
Hamilton, ON07.2023
Addictions Certificate - Addictions: Treatment And Prevention
Wilfred Laurier University
Toronto, ON09.2022
Integrative Nutrition Diploma - Wellness Counselling, Nutrition.
Rhodes Wellness College
Vancouver, BC08.2022
Associate of Science - Health Sciences
University of Leeds
Leeds, UK09.2015
Certificate - Health Sciences
Middlesbrough College of Higher Education
Middlesbrough, UK08.2009
High School Diploma -
Cheadle And Marple Sixth Form College
Stockport, UK07.2006
High School Diploma -
Copley High School
Stalybridge, UK08.2003
Skills
- Patient Care
- Crisis Intervention
- Case Management
- Rehabilitation
- Treatment Planning
- Mental Illness Treatment
- Patient Safety
- Emotional Support
- ADLs Assistance
- Building rapport
- Case documentation
- Disaster Recovery
- Facilitating counseling sessions
- Discharge Planning
- Skilled in intake interviewing
- Anxiety disorder expertise
- Mental health evaluations
- Expertise in crisis intervention techniques
- Learning disability awareness
- Clinical interventions
- Adept at treatment and discharge planning
- Psychotropic medications knowledge
- Patient Bathing
- Companionship and emotional support
- Patient-focused care
- Dementia Knowledge
- Medication Administration
- Allergy Management
- Cleaning
- Meal Preparation
- Postoperative Care
- Adaptive Equipment
- Infection Control
- Meal Serving
- Healthy Meal Preparation
- Range of Motion Exercises
- Trustworthy companion
- Compassionate caregiver
- Wound Care
- Compassionate
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Efficient and reliable team player
- Adaptable
- Microsoft Office
- Conflict resolution
- Collaboration
- Nutrition and Wellness Education
- Health and Wellness Education
- Community Outreach and Education
- IEP and Special Education
- Vocational Education
- Client Education
- Alcohol Education
- Motivational Interviewing
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Mental Health Support
- Addictions and Substance Abuse
- Behavioral Skills Development
- Financial Assistance
- Support Family Members
- Wellness Checks
- Grief Support
- Development Activities
Certification
- First Aid/CPR June 2021
- Certified Associate Life Coach March 2021
- Food safe certificate
- RHNC (Registered Health and Nutrition Counsellor ) with Health Coach Alliance exp Jan 2024
- Associate Addictions Counsellor (Pending registration)
Timeline
Housing Support Worker (Casual)
Raincity Housing
08.2021 - Current
Astoria Program Assistant (Casual)
Wish
05.2021 - 12.2021
Nutritional Consultant
Greens Organic Market
03.2021 - 05.2021
Assistant Practitioner (Psychology)
National Health Service
01.2016 - 01.2021
Graduate Certificate - Addiction Studies
McMaster University
Addictions Certificate - Addictions: Treatment And Prevention
Wilfred Laurier University
Integrative Nutrition Diploma - Wellness Counselling, Nutrition.
Rhodes Wellness College
Associate of Science - Health Sciences
University of Leeds
Certificate - Health Sciences
Middlesbrough College of Higher Education
High School Diploma -
Cheadle And Marple Sixth Form College
High School Diploma -
Copley High School
- First Aid/CPR June 2021
- Certified Associate Life Coach March 2021
- Food safe certificate
- RHNC (Registered Health and Nutrition Counsellor ) with Health Coach Alliance exp Jan 2024
- Associate Addictions Counsellor (Pending registration)
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