Shawnee Newton
Barrie,ON
Summary
Motivated worker with comprehensive knowledge of social policy and social justice issues and systems affecting marginalized communities. I am passionate about developing and facilitating programs to support communities in need. Collaborative and analytical advocate builds strategic partnerships, advocate for clients and advance change for communities in need.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Shelter Worker
The Busby Centre
04.2023 - Current
- Supporting harm reduction model in community
- Communicate effectively with clients including active listening and problem-solving around barriers and /or recommendation to appropriate community resources to address client needs.
- Assess and assist with client personal needs e.g., hygiene, nutrition, medical, and/or emotional
- Maintain effective communication tool and record of client activities to ensure effective service delivery by documenting information/observations/impressions which may affect client's case plan.
Muskoka Parry Sound Sexual Assault Services Volunteer
03.2023 - Current
- Provide assistance through online-crisis chat and phone lines with other volunteers
- Provide advocacy and accompaniment
- Help provide public education on sexual violence and awareness.
Personal Support Worker
Home Care Assistance
03.2021 - 05.2023
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs
- Documented vitals, behaviors, and medications in client medical records
- Consulted with supervisors to assess cases and plan strategies for enhancing care.
CMHA (Canadian Mental Health Association) Volunteer
01.2023 - 04.2023
- I quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
- Scanned and filed client confidential medical records and intake forms.
Personal Support Worker
Waterford Retirement Home
12.2019 - 01.2022
- Assisting clients with Activities of Daily Living; including bathing, dressing mouth care, skin care, feeding, hair care, and ambulation, bladder, and bowel routines
- Ensures and respects dignity, promotes independence, and choice
- Documents, reports, observe any physical and psychological changes to report to the RPN on duty and staff
- Understand and follow the designated basic lifting and transfer procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Social Work -
Wilfrid Laurier University
Brantford, ON09.2025
Diploma - Social Service Worker
Georgian College
Barrie, ON04.2023
Diploma - Office Administration - Executive
Georgian College
Barrie04.2023
Skills
- First Aid and CPR
- Boundaries Maintenance
- Multitasking Abilities
- Record Keeping
- Crisis Intervention
- Time Management
- Treatment Planning
- Clinical Supervision
- Client Advocacy
- Confidential Case Documentation
- Mental health assessment
- Self-care strategies
Timeline
Shelter Worker
The Busby Centre
04.2023 - Current
Muskoka Parry Sound Sexual Assault Services Volunteer
03.2023 - Current
CMHA (Canadian Mental Health Association) Volunteer
01.2023 - 04.2023
Personal Support Worker
Home Care Assistance
03.2021 - 05.2023
Personal Support Worker
Waterford Retirement Home
12.2019 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Social Work -
Wilfrid Laurier University
Diploma - Social Service Worker
Georgian College
Diploma - Office Administration - Executive
Georgian College
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