Shallon Nichvalodoff
Cochrane
Summary
Invested Social Worker dedicated to forming trusting relationships and advocating for best interest of clients. Expertise in health care, trauma informed practice, and medically complex patients . Respectful and compassionate professional offering 13 year background serving community by providing guidance for patients in need.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Worker II
Alberta Health Services
03.2025 - Current
- Work in a fast paced Medical Teaching Unit in Internal Medicine.
- Complete psychosocial assessment, with patients and families, to determine appropriate treatment plans, resources and referrals.
- Advocate for patients to assure respected rights and wishes, in a trauma informed and harm reduction focus.
- Work with a multi-disciplinary team to create successful discharge plans.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with community resources for successful referrals.
- Work with patients experiencing substance use disorders and/or houselessness.
Social Worker II
Carewest
01.2019 - 03.2025
- Manage a case load of 77 residents on a chronic complex care and dialysis unit.
- Complete psychosocial assessments, safety planning, crisis intervention, and discharge planning.
- Maintain thorough records in Connect Care.
- Serve as co-chair on our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Group with executive leadership.
- Responsible for acting as the units 'Champion' for palliative care needs for residents and completing Serious Illness Conversations.
- Complete short-term counseling, risk screening, and connection to community resources and financial resources.
Social Worker
Renfrew Educational Services
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Served on an interdisciplinary team working closely with teachers, psychologists, and allied health to support families and preschool/elementary aged children with developmental disabilities.
- Designed and implemented Autism Awareness courses for parents and caregivers.
- Conducted home visits, Success in School meetings, Parenting for Autism, and led community agency meetings.
- Facilitated supportive services and counseling for family members to address special concerns and ease the transition into public or private schools.
- Provided short term counseling and crisis intervention.
Instructor - Community Service Worker Program
Robertson College
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Developed an instructional plan for the CSW diploma course and ensured that it meets college and department standards.
- Instructed and evaluated up to 20 students.
- Kept up to date with, and effectively used, relevant technology and media in classes.
- Assess students' progress by grading papers, tests, projects.
Education
Bachelor's - Social Work
University of British Columbia
British Columbia, CA01.2012
Criminal and Social Justice - Criminiology
Okanagan College
British Columbia, CA01.2009
Skills
- Patient-centered trauma care
- Empathetic support
- Critical thinking in problem-solving
- Responsive to changing circumstances
- Logical reasoning skills
- Cultural Competence
- Patient-centered care
- Client documentation
Certification
- MoCA Cognitive Assessment Certificate
- ASIST - Applied Suicide Intervention Training
- Enhanced First Aid CPR C with AED for HCS
- Danger Assessment Certificate
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
- Aboriginal Awareness Certificate
- Registered Social Worker, RSW, Alberta College of Social Workers
- Trauma Informed Yoga Teacher, Trauma Informed Yoga Psychology School
Timeline
Social Worker II
Alberta Health Services
03.2025 - Current
Social Worker II
Carewest
01.2019 - 03.2025
Social Worker
Renfrew Educational Services
01.2017 - 01.2019
Instructor - Community Service Worker Program
Robertson College
01.2015 - 01.2017
Criminal and Social Justice - Criminiology
Okanagan College
Bachelor's - Social Work
University of British Columbia
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