Rikkheta Atkinson
Winnipeg,MB
Summary
An empathetic and supportive worker with excellent communication skills who strives to deliver service in a non-judgmental and caring manner. Self-motivated and able to work independently and with a team. Provides a flexible approach to problem solving. Demonstrates strengths in conflict management, treatment planning, and working effectively with complex and vulnerable populations. Experience working with individuals with mental health and addiction concerns.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supervisor
Detox Centre of Manitoba
WInnipeg , Manitoba
12.2023 - Current
- Developing the staff schedule for the month
- Conducted interviews for potential new staff members
- Training new staff members
- Arranging group activities at other facilities such as the Native Clan Organization, Prevention and Cultural services, Sweat lodges
- Facilitated groups as part of the 12-week program
- Maintaining accurate reporting through file recordings and incident reports
- Made appointments for the residents
- Arranged meetings with case workers to discuss case plans
- Providing appropriate direction to counsellors responding to emergencies, outside normal business hours
- Intervene and de-escalate crisis situations and suicide risk intervention
- Assisting staff with various needs
- Accompany clients to outings/appointments
Junior Counsellor
Detox Centre of Manitoba
WInnipeg , MB
08.2022 - 12.2023
- Completing intake upon residents' arrival and escort residents to and from medical detox
- Assessing residents progress with case plans and assisting residents with completing case plans
- Providing one on one support to residents
- Correctly distributing medications to residents and logging it in their MAR
- Providing childcare for residents while in group programs
- Facilitate instructional, educational and recovery workshops and counselling sessions
- Working with collaterals; Child and Family services, Winnipeg Police, Probation Services, Medical Facilities and various cultural programs located in Manitoba
- Maintaining accurate reporting through file recordings and incident reports
- Administer drug screening and keep proper documentation
- Flew to communities to provide After-Care
- Accompany residents to outings/appointments
Program Support Worker
Behavioral Health Foundation
Winnipeg, Manitoba
05.2021 - 07.2022
- Monitoring and securing the well-being and safety of all the residents.
- Sign in and out daily for accountability of attendance and tracking of time.
- Maintain a professional relationship with all residents and other collaterals internal and external of BHF
- Correctly distributing medications to residents and logging it in their MAR
- Maintaining accurate reporting through file recordings and incident reports
- Support residents to access cultural activities and ceremonies if requested.
- Working under pressure and ensuring deadlines are being met
- Attend staff meetings, participate in family events and team building activities.
Child Support Worker
Rehabilitation Centre for Children
Winnipeg, Manitoba
07.2017 - 08.2021
- Ensure the safety of all the children
- Create a safe and positive environment where youth can learn and grow
- Support youth to engage with their culture, community, family, and peers through role modelling and relentless support.
- Support individuals to function more independently
- Recognizes, analyzes and deals with potential emergency situations such as individuals’ aggressive behavior to minimize potential harm to the person and/or the public
Respite Care Worker
Rehabilitation Centre for Children
Winnipeg, Manitoba
11.2019 - 03.2021
- Provided assistance to families with special needs children and adults in their homes.
- Assisted with personal care tasks including grooming, dressing, bathing, and toileting.
- Accompanied respite participants on outings and excursions in the community.
- Monitored respite participant's health status by observing physical condition and behavior.
- Ensured a safe environment while providing supervision of respite participants at all times.
- Educated family members on available resources in the community related to support for individuals with special needs.
- Engage in meaningful activities to promote social interaction and mental stimulation.
Education
High School Diploma -
Windsor Park Collegiate
Winnipeg, MB06-2019
Some College (No Degree) - Social Work
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MBSkills
- Schedule development
- Staff Management
- Processes and procedures
- Negotiation
- Process Monitoring and Improvement
- Training and mentoring
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Employee Motivation
- Goal-Oriented
- Independent
- Communication
- Strategic Planning
Certification
- Suicide Prevention Training Certificate - Various mental health organizations or correctional training academies.
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training Program Certificate
- Violence in the Workplace Prevention Training – Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
- Crisis Intervention Training Certificate
- First Aid/CPR/AED Certification
Timeline
Supervisor
Detox Centre of Manitoba
12.2023 - Current
Junior Counsellor
Detox Centre of Manitoba
08.2022 - 12.2023
Program Support Worker
Behavioral Health Foundation
05.2021 - 07.2022
Respite Care Worker
Rehabilitation Centre for Children
11.2019 - 03.2021
Child Support Worker
Rehabilitation Centre for Children
07.2017 - 08.2021
High School Diploma -
Windsor Park Collegiate
Some College (No Degree) - Social Work
University of Manitoba
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