ROSTTE AMERIA MIREMBE
Calgary,Canada
Summary
Dedicated and experienced support worker and mental health advocate with over 10 years of experience providing care and support to individuals with disabilities, elderly and vulnerable populations. Proven ability to work effectively in home and community setting and passionate about promoting inclusivity, growth, and well-being for individuals across the lifespan
Experienced with providing compassionate support to individuals requiring assistance. Utilizes excellent communication and problem-solving skills to address and resolve issues efficiently. Knowledge of creating positive and supportive environment for both clients and team members.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Support Volunteer
Calgary Drop-In Centre
07.2024 - Current
- Provide food service support, serving meals to guests and fostering a welcoming atmosphere
- Contribute facility maintenance through light housekeeping tasks
- Assiste with meal preparation, helping to ensure nutritious meals for shelter residents
Part Time Support Worker
Vytality at Home
03.2024 - Current
- Provide emotional support and companionship through meaningful conversations
- Assist clients with personal care tasks, including bathing, dressing, and grooming
- Prepare nutritious meals catering to clients’ specific dietary needs and preferences
- Ensure timely administration of medication, closely monitoring clients for potential side effects and reporting concerns to healthcare professionals
- Maintain clean and organized living space and performing light housekeeping tasks
Community Support Worker/Mental Health Advocate
UCOBAC
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Delivered tailored counseling and support to vulnerable women and girls facing physical and intellectual difficulties
- Created and led awareness campaigns about mental health, focusing on affected women and families, to promote emotional support and resilience
- Empowered mothers of children with special needs through targeted support and counseling to foster hope, resilience, and improved mental well-being
- Organized and facilitated community based workshops on economic empowerment, targeting rural women and girls facing poverty
Support Worker
Philip’s Home
01.2013 - 01.2020
- Conducted regular wellness checks, ensured facility security, and responded to emergencies during night shifts
- Conducted initial assessments, gathered information, and determined eligibility for shelter services
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation standards, ensuring a healthy environment for shelter residents
- Conducted laundry and linen services, ensuring residents had access to clean clothing and beddings
- Supervised and coordinated volunteer activities, ensuring effective support for shelter operations
- Connected residents with external services, providing referrals, and facilitating access to community resources
- Provided crisis intervention services, responding to emergencies, and ensuring resident safety
- Managed residents case files, documented progress, and collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement personalized care plans tailored to each guest’s unique needs
Stay at Home Wife
07.2009 - 08.2012
- I supported my husband through his mental health struggles by creating a stable, compassionate environment, advocating for his well-being, and encouraging his recovery with patience and care
Education
DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF ARTS - SOCIAL SCIENCE
Makerere University
01.2012
CERTIFICATE IN MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS -
Phillip’s Charity Foundation
01.2017
POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA - PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT
Uganda Management Institute
04.2016
Skills
- Meal preparation
- Crisis intervention
- Medication administration
- Client assessment
Languages
English
Professional Working
Luganda
Elementary
Training
- First Aid & CPR Certificate, Red Cross, Calgary, AB, 03/01/24
- Foundations of Emotional and Spiritual Care, Salvation Army Training, Calgary, AB, 04/01/24
- Emergency and Disaster Services, Salvation Army Training, Calgary, AB, 04/01/24
- Computer Literacy Certificate, Lifemark Vocational Services, Calgary, AB, 05/01/24
- Essential Life Skills Certificate, Lifemark Vocational Services, Calgary, AB, 05/01/24
- General Skills Development Certificate, Lifemark Vocational Services, Calgary, AB, 06/01/24
- Effective Workplace Strategies Certificate, Lifemark Vocational Services, Calgary, AB, 05/01/24
Timeline
Support Volunteer
Calgary Drop-In Centre
07.2024 - Current
Part Time Support Worker
Vytality at Home
03.2024 - Current
Community Support Worker/Mental Health Advocate
UCOBAC
01.2021 - 01.2024
Support Worker
Philip’s Home
01.2013 - 01.2020
Stay at Home Wife
07.2009 - 08.2012
CERTIFICATE IN MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS -
Phillip’s Charity Foundation
POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA - PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT
Uganda Management Institute
DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF ARTS - SOCIAL SCIENCE
Makerere University
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