Patrick Locke
Hubbards,NS
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Support Worker
John Howard Society
Bridgewater, NS
06.2025 - Current
- Work under guidance of the Community Navigator and Program Coordinator to advance client support plans.
- Work closely with a variety of government and community partners. You may also work with newly released clients to facilitate admissions, intake and assessment processes to ascertain their individual needs, interests and goals.
- Support reporting duties specific to the Housing Team, including use of HIFIS and JHS reporting documentation. Maintain thorough and current records.
- Tracking/Maintaining house inventory and restocking necessary supplies for caseload (i.e. food, personal hygiene items, clothing, harm reduction supplies).
- Facilitate life skill development for clients to assist in building sustainable skills to maintain long-term, independent housing. Some areas may include but are not limited to budgeting, healthy living, cleaning/maintaining space, and landlord/roommate relations.
- Seek out and engage in opportunities for donations which will benefit the caseload and staff team.
- Apply a person-centered approach, which includes using culturally appropriate/sensitive approaches for service delivery. Work within the scope of support available through JHSNS, and engage expertise of other community and government resources as needed and appropriate.
- Maintain regular connections to a variety of communities within Nova Scotia, including the African Nova Scotian Community, BIPOC Communities, LGBTQ2s+ community, Diverse Abilities Community. Share current information and learnings about available resources, programs and services with JHSNS team to ensure clients are receiving the best level of support possible through JHSNS.
- Act in a supporting role when liaising and advocating for clients with government and community agencies, ensure connections are made and supports are accessible; accompaniment support to appointments/meetings will be provided to clients as needed/appropriate.
- Liaise with other Regional teams to connect clients to other supports available through JHSNS.
- If/as needed, support paralleled programs/services within JHSNS.
- Serve as ambassador to JHSNS while carrying out work throughout the community.
- Ensure conduct is professional and collaborative, and represents JHSNS in a positive image.
- Monitor/Supervise people and activities onsite.
- Follow policy and procedures to ensure safety and security at all times.
Building Ambassador
VIDA
Halifax, NS
01.2023 - Current
- ASSIST WITH GENERAL REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE AROUND THE UNITS
- CLEANING OF VACCANT UNIT
- EXTERIOR CLEANING- PICK UP AROUND SITE, LANDSCAPING, SNOW REMOVAL AND SALTING
- PROVIDE ADMINISTRATIVE HELP FOR ITEMS LIKE BUILDING SHOWINGS, DELIVERING NOTICES AND RENTAL COLLECTIONS.
Delivery Driver
Propeller Brewing Company
Dartmouth, NS
04.2024 - 08.2024
- Deliver home delivery orders to customers throughout HRM
- Deliver kegs and other packaged products to licensee customers throughout NS
- Return empty kegs to brewery
- Operate, clean and perform minor maintenance of the Keg Filler station
- Rotate and Manage keg fridge and empty keg area
- Stock our external retail stores and tasting rooms with product
- Keep our external locations in good order
- Pick up packaging supplies from external warehouses in HRM
- Coordinate/ communicate with other company departments about their delivery needs
- Utilize 'Keg Shoe' keg tracking software
- Ensure company vehicles are in good working order. Report problems to management promptly
- Fill out drivers logs as required
- Occasional cleaning, maintenance tasks
- Pack bottles and cans
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Security Technician
Vida Living
Halifax, NS
02.2023 - 08.2023
- Install and integrate structured cabling and security solutions (CCTV, alarms, access controls)
- Inspect, service and troubleshoot existing fire alarm systems
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues with security systems
- Design and implement solutions based on specific needs and requirements
- Provide training on how to use equipment and provide technical service support (both remotely and onsite).
- Provide recommendations to optimize & enhance security system performance
- Conduct routine preventative maintenance on systems
Amazon Delivery Driver
Amazon DSP
Halifax, NS
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Load vans and deliver packages by driving, climbing in and out of the vehicle, and walking upstairs and through driveways in all weather conditions, and deliver packages safely and punctually
- You can expect to work about 4-5 days per week and up to 10 hours per day.
- Follow strict safety standards on and off the road
Tire Delivery Driver
Andy's Tire Shop
Halifax, NS
04.2020 - 08.2022
- Pre/post trip inspections
- Maintain log in compliance with hours of service
- Report any defects on equipment
- Unloading and picking up tires at Andy's Tire locations
- Manage relationships with the locations you deliver to
- Represent Andy's Tire in a professional manner
Event set up labour/Delivery driver
MacFarlands events
Halifax, NS
08.2019 - 10.2020
- Assisting customers when needed and ensuring they have a wonderful experience
- Maintaining vehicles cleanliness
- Safely working and identifying safety hazards
- Working hours to accommodate customers needs
- Following all dress and safety codes
- Demonstrate ability to perform specific duties
- Listening and assisting the Supervisor onsite and offsite
- Showing up on time for shifts
- Other duties as required by the position and the needs of the business
Summary
Experienced individual providing high-quality administrative support to various departments. Highly organized and detail-oriented with great multitasking and task prioritization skills. Results-driven candidate with successful track record of providing administrative support in busy office environments. Adept at handling multiple projects and prioritizing tasks.
Education
No Degree - Social Service Worker
NSCC Kingstec
Kentville 09.2024 - Current
Timeline
Support Worker
John Howard Society
06.2025 - Current
No Degree - Social Service Worker
NSCC Kingstec
09.2024 - Current
Delivery Driver
Propeller Brewing Company
04.2024 - 08.2024
Security Technician
Vida Living
02.2023 - 08.2023
Building Ambassador
VIDA
01.2023 - Current
Amazon Delivery Driver
Amazon DSP
08.2022 - 01.2023
Tire Delivery Driver
Andy's Tire Shop
04.2020 - 08.2022
Event set up labour/Delivery driver
MacFarlands events
08.2019 - 10.2020