Compassionate Social Support Worker experienced in delivering high-quality care to shelter residents and individuals facing physical challenges and addiction-related needs. Facilitated daily activities and medication management while providing companionship to enhance safety and well-being. Committed to maintaining professionalism and confidentiality while promoting client independence.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Casual Women Support Worker
Atira Resource Society,
Vancouver, British Columbia
11.2025 - Current
Maintained detailed records of client progress, interventions, and outcomes to ensure continuity of
care across service providers.
Assisted clients in accessing available resources such as housing options, financial supports, and
healthcare services.
Provided crisis intervention services when necessary,
effectively de-escalating challenging situations while maintaining client safety.
Advocated for client rights and preferences in
interactions with external service providers to ensure equitable access to necessary supports.
Responsible for implementing organization policies
and compliance with Shelter's procedures.
Developed strong rapport with clients by consistently demonstrating respect, understanding, and genuine
concern for their wellbeing.
Recovery Care Worker
Union Gospel Mission
Vancouver, British Columbia
10.2023 - Current
Facilitated group therapy sessions, fostering open
dialogue and peer support among patients in
recovery process.
Monitored client adherence to medication-assisted treatment protocols, ensuring optimal efficacy in
tandem with counseling interventions.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create
customized addiction recovery plans tailored to
individual needs.
Regularly updated client records to accurately
capture progress throughout their recovery journey.
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Assisted patients in developing coping skills and
healthy habits to replace addictive behaviors.
strengthening long-term sobriety prospects.
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Enhanced patient engagement and motivation
through empathetic communication and rapportbuilding
techniques.
Regularly updated client records to accuratelycapture progress throughout their recovery journey.•Assisted patients in developing coping skills andhealthy habits to replace addictive behaviors.strengthening long-term sobriety prospects.•Enhanced patient engagement and motivationthrough empathetic communication and rapportbuildingtechniques.
Facilitated educational workshops addressing
substance abuse prevention topics within local schools and community organizations.
Program Assistant(contract)
Sisters in Canada Wellness Society
Vancouver, British Columbia
04.2026 - 03.2027
Responsible for implementing organization policies
and compliance with Shelter laid down procedures by all participants in professional and friendly
manner.
Streamlined referral processes within the organization by creating efficient tracking system that improved coordination among team members.
Engaged with community members during outreach events to raise
awareness about the organization's services and built partnerships with local agencies.
Led support groups to encourage participant interaction, promoting healing
through shared experiences and coping strategies.
Streamlined referral processes within the organization by creating efficient tracking system that improved
coordination among team members.
Provided comprehensive assessment, goal setting
and service plans.
Education
Master of Science - Global Health And Human Service Adminstration
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Vancouver, BC
04-2027
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition
University of Nigeria,Nsukka
Enugu, Nigeria
07-2015
Skills
Client Advocacy
Crisis Management
Client Service
Collaboration
Communication
Client Management System
Microsoft Office Tools
Organization
Time Management
Multitasking
Flexibility
Client Advocacy
Certification
First Aid Certification and CPR
Naloxone Administration
NVCI Certification
Food Safety
WHMIS
Timeline
Program Assistant(contract)
Sisters in Canada Wellness Society
04.2026 - 03.2027
Casual Women Support Worker
Atira Resource Society,
11.2025 - Current
Recovery Care Worker
Union Gospel Mission
10.2023 - Current
Master of Science - Global Health And Human Service Adminstration