Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Samantha Hollis

Thornhill,BC

Summary

Compassionate Support Worker known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in behavior modification, crisis intervention, and adaptive communication techniques. Excel in empathy, active listening, and patience, ensuring effective support and positive outcomes for individuals in care. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Support Worker

Ksan Society
Terrace, British Columbia
12.2024 - Current
  • Provided emotional support and companionship to individuals in care.
  • Collaborated with team members to develop personalized care plans.ass
  • Documented client progress and reported changes to supervisors regularly.
  • Supported clients in accessing community resources and services effectively.
  • Managed challenging behaviour from clients in a calm manner by utilising de-escalation techniques.
  • Monitored client wellbeing and reported any changes or concerns to relevant staff members.
  • Maintained detailed and confidential client records in compliance with privacy regulations.
  • Implemented behavior management plans for clients with challenging behaviors.

Addictions Support Worker

Innervison Recovery Society
Maple Ridge, British Columbia
02.2024 - 12.2024
  • Assisted in implementing individualized treatment plans for clients.
  • Enforced facility rules to maintain a safe and respectful environment.
  • Educated clients about coping strategies and resources for recovery support.
  • Administered appropriate assessments such as urine drug screens, breathalyzers. to ensure compliance with program rules and regulations.
  • Served as an advocate for clients by connecting them with community resources such as housing assistance programs or job training opportunities.
  • Assisted patients in developing and implementing relapse prevention plans.
  • Educated clients on the dangers of substance abuse, relapse prevention techniques, and healthy coping skills.
  • Maintained accurate records of client interactions, including assessment data, progress notes, discharge summaries.
  • Supported patients through difficult times such as withdrawal symptoms or cravings associated with their addiction disorder.

Education

High School Diploma -

Parkside Secondary
Terrace, BC
04-2012

Skills

  • Team collaboration
  • Problem solving
  • Crisis management
  • First aid and CPR
  • Emotional support
  • Professional boundaries
  • Health and safety awareness

Certification

  • Frontline Recovery Worker certificate
  • Workplace Violence Prevention
  • Trauma Informed Practice Training
  • 1st Aid Level one
  • FoodSafe Certification

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Support Worker

Ksan Society
12.2024 - Current

Addictions Support Worker

Innervison Recovery Society
02.2024 - 12.2024

High School Diploma -

Parkside Secondary
Samantha Hollis