Rochelle Thorassie
Richmond,BC
Summary
Experienced working with people experiencing homelessness and addiction. Passionate about supporting people who have experienced trauma in finding tools to help cope. I am caring individual whose open to creating meaningful relationships with people by both sharing my own story and listening to the stories of others. Hoping to utilize my skills and experience to empower people experiencing addiction to find themselves again.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Support Worker
Turning Point Recovery Society
02.2026 - Current
- Assisted clients in crisis situations, providing immediate support and resources.
- Facilitated communication between clients and support staff to ensure consistent care.
- Support clients by actively listening
- Dispense medication when needed
Peer Support Worker (Internship)
Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction
10.2025 - 01.2026
- Supporting individuals experiencing homelessness and addiction connect to community resources.
- Assisted with documentation needed for housing, access to ID, income assistance and other programs as needed.
- Assisted clients who needed medical care, acted as an advocate for clients while receiving medical treatment.
Clean Team Associate
Mission Possible
02.2025 - 08.2025
- Responsible for keeping city streets and public plazas clean.
- Liter pick up, and debris removal.
- Safe needle disposal.
- Checking on people in the community to ensure they are safe.
- Works with a diverse team of people.
Home Care Aide
Sayisi Dene First Nation
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Performed light housekeeping tasks as needed, creating a clean and comfortable environment for patients to thrive in.
- Checking in about if patients have eaten, taken medication, and seeing if they have any needs that need to be addressed.
- Created positive and supportive relationships with all the people I worked with.
- Assist with tasks such as, stocking their fridge with food, and checking the mail for those who needed it.
Education
Diploma - Addictions And Community Health Professional
Sundance College
12-2025
Skills
- Strong communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Crisis de-escalation
- Leadership
- Active listening
- Resilience
- Goal setting and achievement
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Dependable and responsible
Languages
English
Professional Working
Certification
- Mental Health First Aid Certification, Opening Minds (Completed July 2025)
- OFA Level 1 First Aid and CPR, Fundamental First Aid (Completed June 2025)
- Naloxone and Overdose Certificate, First Nations Health Authority (September 2025)
- Skillfully Responding to Distress, Crisis Institute (Completed 2026)
- Food Handler Certificate (Completed March 03, 2026)
- SMART Recovery Facilitator Training (Completed April 28, 2026)
- Trauma Informed Care Training (In-progress will complete June 22, 2026)
- Peer Support Certificate (Completed February 2026)
References
Clement So 1-672-968-6851 Community Integration Specialist, under the group of CISB from Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction
Tyler 1-604-367-6884 Mission Possible Program Coordinator
Michele St Germaine 1-236-997-9735 Turning Point Recovery Society Site Manager at the Richmond Women's Site
Timeline
Support Worker
Turning Point Recovery Society
02.2026 - Current
Peer Support Worker (Internship)
Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction
10.2025 - 01.2026
Clean Team Associate
Mission Possible
02.2025 - 08.2025
Home Care Aide
Sayisi Dene First Nation
01.2015 - 01.2016
Diploma - Addictions And Community Health Professional
Sundance College