Sean Wood
Calgary
Summary
To obtain employment within the challenging field of support work and to expand on my existing abilities and skills.
15 years experience supporting individuals with complex needs, developmental disabilities, Mental health diagnosis, and issues with substance abuse. Have gained valuable skills that help in my professional life as well as impacted my personal growth.. I can function effectively and professionally with minimal oversight and am able to make split decisions in crisis situations. Being a fairly sociable person, I enjoy meeting new people and am open to new experiences. In addition to the positions listed in this resume, I have owned several business in Thailand , enhancing my ability to connect with people of diverse backgrounds. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct support worker
Calgary Alternative Support Services- Langin Place
04.2018
- Provided overnight support services to at risk adults in a housing first, harm reduction program
- Duties included but not limited to: Case management, HMIS input, Provide limited counseling to individuals in crisis, Respond professionally to crisis situations- deaths, overdoses etc., Maintain accurate nightly reports and individual running records, Ensure the security of the building and residents.
Disability support worker
Community Living Alternative Services
01.2007 - 01.2016
- The Agency supports individuals with mental disabilities and complex need to live effectively in the community
- Working within a team, duties included promoting self-help skills, promoting community inclusion, developing strategies to mitigate behaviors of concern, consult with community professionals, daily behavioral tracking, monthly and annual progress reports, administer medications, basic first aid if needed.
Education
First year general studies -
Mount Royal University
01.2007
Skills
- Compassionate Caregivi
- Safety awareness
- Social Skills Development
- Client documentation
- Medication Administration
- Mental Health Support
- Behavioral Management
- Behavior redirection
- Care Plan Management
- Self-Care Promotion
- First aid and safety
- Housekeeping tasks
- Compassionate Caregiving
Certification
- Foundations in Disability Studies
- Emergency First Aid
- Mental Health First Aid
- Crisis intervention
- Suicide Intervention (ASSIST)
- Medication Administration
- Abuse Awareness
- HMIS
- WHMIS
- Food and safety
- Health and Safety Training
- Workplace Violence and Harassment Training
- Challenging Behaviors 1-2 (Via open futures)
- Harm Reduction
- Infection Prevention and Control
- Trauma Informed Care
- The brain story
References
- Vincent Luce, Program Director, Community Living Alternative Services, (403) 560-0569
- Muneer Bahkt, Program Supervisor, Langin Place, (403) 671-1709
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Direct support worker
Calgary Alternative Support Services- Langin Place
04.2018
Disability support worker
Community Living Alternative Services
01.2007 - 01.2016
First year general studies -
Mount Royal University
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