Rebecca Evelyn Piwang Nalumansi
General Laborer
Scarborough,ON
Summary
Diligent and hard-working candidate ready to contribute solid effort as a team member. Thorough and highly organized with excellent communication skills. Reliable worker with a strong work ethic.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community Shelter Worker
HomesFirst Society
01.2022 - Current
- Improved shelter residents'' mental well-being by conducting regular emotional support sessions and group activities.
- Enhanced living conditions for shelter occupants through diligent cleaning and maintenance of facility spaces.
- Ensured safety of residents by monitoring and enforcing shelter rules and protocols consistently.
- Streamlined intake process, effectively assessing new clients'' needs and determining appropriate resources.
- Collaborated with local service providers to secure essential resources for the betterment of shelter inhabitants.
- Developed comprehensive case management plans, addressing individual needs of clients and facilitating their progress toward selfsufficiency.
- Increased community awareness about homelessness issues by organizing public outreach events and presentations.
- Managed volunteer teams, providing training and guidance to ensure a positive experience for both volunteers and residents.
- Facilitated successful reintegration into society for numerous clients by assisting them in finding stable housing options after leaving the shelter environment.
- Built strong relationships with community stakeholders, resulting in increased funding opportunities for the organization''s programs.
- Maintained accurate records of client interactions, ensuring timely documentation that contributed to effective case management practices.
- Addressed crisis situations with sensitivity, utilizing conflict resolution skills to maintain a safe environment for all parties involved.
- Assisted clients in obtaining necessary documentation such as identification cards or birth certificates to aid in their job search or housing applications process.
- Conducted valuable life skills workshops, empowering clients with tools needed for independent living after transitioning out of the shelter setting.
- Coordinated transportation services for clients, ensuring they had access to medical appointments or employment opportunities outside of the shelter location.
- Provided clients with job search assistance, leading to increased employment rates among the shelter population.
- Cleaned and maintained kennel areas for optimized hygiene, including cages, runs and yards.
General Laborer
Hot Loaf Bakery Ltd
04.2018 - 12.2021
- Increased productivity with effective communication and collaboration among team members.
- Ensured quality workmanship, performing thorough inspections and addressing any issues promptly.
- Demonstrated strong work ethic, completing physically demanding tasks under varying conditions.
- Complied with all regulatory requirements for waste disposal and hazardous material handling procedures, protecting the environment from potential harm.
- Assisted team members with tasks that require group effort.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences
MAKERERE UNIVERSITY
UGANDA05.2017
Skills
- Client Advocacy
- Mental Health Support
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Cross-cultural sensitivity
- Professionalism and Ethics
- Boundaries Maintenance
- Self-Care Practices
- Resilience and persistence
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
- Toronto Shelter Standards
- Standard First Aid and CPR Level C/AED
- Take Home Naloxone Training
- Social Gerontology
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeContract WorkTimeline
Community Shelter Worker
HomesFirst Society
01.2022 - Current
General Laborer
Hot Loaf Bakery Ltd
04.2018 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences
MAKERERE UNIVERSITY
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