Niyat Gebrezgher
Saskatoon
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Support Worker with 4 years of experience providing exceptional care to individuals with diverse physical, emotional, and cognitive needs. Adept at implementing person-centered support plans, fostering social inclusion, and promoting independence while maintaining a high standard of care. Skilled in medication administration, behavioral support, and crisis intervention, ensuring the safety, dignity, and well-being of care recipients. Experienced in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, advocating for client needs, and maintaining detailed care documentation.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Support Worker
The Mustard Seed
01.2025 - Current
- Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
- Helped clients manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate care for clients.
- Monitored clients' progress to adjust treatment plans accordingly.
Support Worker
Lighthouse Supported Living
05.2022 - 12.2024
- Aiding the clients in dealing with issues and connect them with appropriate services for assistance when they are needed
- Naloxone trained, The Lighthouse is also a place where you get to experience clients overdosing on a daily basis
- Provided emotional support to clients and their families, promoting positive mental health and well being
- Maintained accurate records of client care plans, ensuring compliance with the organization regulations
- Administrating medications and ensuring everything is documented
- Implementing crisis intervention strategies to de-escalate situations and ensure the safety of clients
Support Worker
Hope Restored Canada
05.2023 - 10.2023
- Transported clients to appointments, shopping venues and entertainment events according to determined schedule.
- Evaluated clients' social, emotional and psychological needs to create treatment plans.
- Administered assessments to identify clients' needs and establish treatment plans.
- Participated in professional development and training opportunities to enhance clinical skills.
Youth Worker
YWCA
03.2019 - 09.2019
- Develop and implement programs that promote holistic growth and development of youth participants, including activities that foster social, emotional, physical, and intellectual well-being
- Develop and facilitate workshops on life skills, such as conflict resolution and decision making, for youth participants in the program to help them develop important social and emotional skills
- Assist in the recruitment and selection process of youth participants for the program, ensuring a diverse and inclusive group
Sales Associate
Giant Tiger
06.2016 - 08.2019
- Greeting customers, responding to questions, improving engagement with merchandise and providing outstanding customer service
- Operating cash registers, managing financial transactions, and balancing drawers
- Achieving established goals
- Directing customers to merchandise within the store
- Increasing in store sales
- Superior product knowledge
- Maintaining an orderly appearance throughout the sales floor
- Introducing promotions and opportunities to customers
- Cross-selling products to increase purchase amounts
Event Staff
PA Exhibition Centre
06.2016 - 08.2019
- Operating cash registers
- Working under the instructions of an Event Manager
- Ensuring the event hall is clean and organized
- Adhering to event safety standards
- Ensuring excellent levels of customer service
- Undertaking security duties
- Assuming the role of Ticket Taker and welcoming guests
- Dispensing useful information to event-goers
- Inspecting equipment for damage after use and checking it against an inventory list
- Packing up equipment when the event is completed
Education
Peer Leader Training -
YWCA PRINCE ALBERT
Bachelor of Arts - Health Studies
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, SK06-2025
Skills
- Crisis management
- Ability to work effectively under time pressure
- First aid and CPR
- Medication administration
- Ability to compile, analyze, evaluate, and report
- Strong communication
- Good Understanding of Mental Health Conditions
- Knowledge of common physical health conditions
- Continuous Learning and Development
- Great sensitivity to the needs of others
- Helping others and bringing out the best in them
- Dependable and honest
- Ethical and Self-aware
- Diligence and dedication to work
- Open minded and non-judgmental
- A friendly, cheerful, and polite attitude
Languages
English
Tigrinya
Arabic
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading
- Artistic activities such as painting or graphic design
- Exercising and healthcare
- Technology related activities
Certification
Naloxone Training Certificate (Certified in opioid overdose response and administration)
First Aid & CPR Certificate (Certified in emergency response and life-saving techniques)
Timeline
Support Worker
The Mustard Seed
01.2025 - Current
Support Worker
Hope Restored Canada
05.2023 - 10.2023
Support Worker
Lighthouse Supported Living
05.2022 - 12.2024
Youth Worker
YWCA
03.2019 - 09.2019
Sales Associate
Giant Tiger
06.2016 - 08.2019
Event Staff
PA Exhibition Centre
06.2016 - 08.2019
Naloxone Training Certificate (Certified in opioid overdose response and administration)
First Aid & CPR Certificate (Certified in emergency response and life-saving techniques)
Peer Leader Training -
YWCA PRINCE ALBERT
Bachelor of Arts - Health Studies
University of Saskatchewan
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