Sharon Sawkins
Kamloops,BC
Summary
Caring mental health professional offering background in social work. Focused on client advocacy, prevention and education to reduce impacts and recurrence of serious issues. Collaborative with multidisciplinary teams to create solid support networks for client needs. 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. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Hardworking and reliable with strong ability in all aspects to complete tasks on time. Offering a Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality. I am an asset to any company that i am employed by.
Thank you for your time as i know it is valuable .
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Mental Health Worker
Kindale Development association
Armstrong, BC
02.2022 - 05.2024
- Drove mobility vans to transport Clients to appointments and activities to Vernon and surroundings areas.
- Developed positive relationships with clients by providing compassionate care and support.
- Participated in weekly staff meetings to discuss caseloads, treatment plans, and any potential safety concerns related to clients.
- Promoted a safe environment by monitoring medication compliance among clients.
- Attended regular training sessions on evidence-based practices for treating various mental health disorders.
- Assisted clients in developing skills necessary for independent living, including budgeting, time management, self-care, and communication.
Community Care Worker
Interior Health
Salmon Arm, BC
06.2020 - 06.2023
- Adhered strictly to confidentiality guidelines when handling sensitive information about clients.
- Maintained accurate records of all interactions with clients including notes about medications taken, meals eaten and general behavior patterns.
- Assisted clients in navigating transportation services to medical appointments or errands.
- Delivered continuous supervision and support for client cases, monitoring physical condition and evaluating efficacy of services provided in resolving client needs.
Community Care Aid
Interior Health
Vernon, BC
05.2019 - 06.2020
- Coordinated psychosocial assessments, treatment plans and progress notes.
- Monitored changes in clients' conditions on an ongoing basis and adjusted treatment plans accordingly.
- Participated in staff meetings, trainings, conferences, workshops related to the provision of community care services.
- Assisted clients in developing independent living skills necessary for self-sufficiency.
Security/Environmental Officer
Interior security services LTD
Fort McMurray, AB
01.2017 - 05.2019
- Prepared reports summarizing findings from inspections and investigations for review by senior management teams.
- Inspected industrial facilities for adherence to regulations and best practices in protecting the environment.
- Coordinated training sessions on proper disposal methods for hazardous materials.
- Provided technical advice and guidance on environmental policy matters.
- Drove company SUV around on site for 12 hours two weeks on and two weeks off, watching for breaches of sight.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Office Administrative Assistant
Okanagan College
OnlineSome College (No Degree) - HSW/RCA
Okanagan College
Kelowna, BCSome College (No Degree) - Security
Central Guard Training
Calgary, ABSome College (No Degree) - Phycology And Sociology.
Douglas College
Maple Ridge, BCSome College (No Degree) - Health And Occupational Safety
BCIT
onlineSkills
- Safety and Risk Assessments
- Confidentiality
- Progress Monitoring
- Care Delivery
- ADL Assistance
- Behavioral Assessment
- Investigation Documentation
- Staff Management
- Stationary Surveillance
- Emergency Response
- Access Control
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Report Writing
- Incident Reporting
- Fire Safety Training
- Class 4
- Vehicle Inspections
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Passenger Assistance
- Great Attitude
- Local Traffic Laws
- Safety-Focused
- Punctuality
- Equipment Operation
- Effective Communication Skills
- Safe Driving Practices
Timeline
Community Mental Health Worker
Kindale Development association
02.2022 - 05.2024
Community Care Worker
Interior Health
06.2020 - 06.2023
Community Care Aid
Interior Health
05.2019 - 06.2020
Security/Environmental Officer
Interior security services LTD
01.2017 - 05.2019
Some College (No Degree) - Office Administrative Assistant
Okanagan College
Some College (No Degree) - HSW/RCA
Okanagan College
Some College (No Degree) - Security
Central Guard Training
Some College (No Degree) - Phycology And Sociology.
Douglas College
Some College (No Degree) - Health And Occupational Safety
BCIT
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