Tamara Mowat
Winnipeg
Summary
Dedicated Support/Respite Care Worker specializing in compassionate caregiving and excelled in fostering independence among youth with complex needs through support and effective problem-solving. Recognized for exceptional teamwork, adaptability, and a commitment to promoting positive life choices.
I am passionate about the work I do. I take pride in the trusting relationships I have built with my youth during the short time I have been a support worker. I have experience in being a foster parent in my personal life as well for about 10 years.
I am willing to take any training or courses to expand my knowledge for the current position of Foster Parent.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Support/Respite Care Worker
Peguis First Nation CFS
02.2024 - 12.2024
- Assisted female youth in day to day chores around home in a pilot project for independent living program for expectant mothers.
- Transported to and from prenatal and medical appointments.
- Assisted in monthly budgets, getting youth ready for age of majority.
- Positive role model, encouraging healthy and positive decision making.
Support/Respite Care Worker
Metis CFS
02.2020 - 04.2024
- Assisted youth with basic hygiene and routines of daily living when needed.
- Planned and supervised various activities to encourage socialization with youth.
- Trained new respite care workers, sharing knowledge and techniques to ensure high-quality care and consistency across team.
- Provide care and support to female youth who were victims of sexual exploitation along with youth with complex mental health issues and cognitive disabilities within home.
- Administer daily medication as prescribed.
- Complete daily logs, complete reports on incidents, AWOL and behaviors of concern to case worker as needed.
- Maintain budgets for each youth to stay financially on track.
- Maintain a clean home with daily routines, cleaning, and cooking to provide a sense of home to youth.
Support/Respite Care Worker
Intertribal Fisher River CFS
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Worked with male youth in all boys foster home.
- Worked with youth who have violent tendencies and complex sexual tendencies.
- See other experience for list of duties.
Skills
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Compassionate caregiving
- Housekeeping tasks
- Reliability and punctuality
- Emotional support
- Respect for diversity
- Confidentiality adherence
- Fast learner
- Problem-solving
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Certified in CPR/First Aid
- Class 5 Driver's License
- Food Handler's Certificate
Timeline
Support/Respite Care Worker
Peguis First Nation CFS
02.2024 - 12.2024
Support/Respite Care Worker
Intertribal Fisher River CFS
08.2023 - 08.2024
Support/Respite Care Worker
Metis CFS
02.2020 - 04.2024
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