Tammy Tatum
Surrey,BC
Summary
Dedicated Social Worker provides exceptional professional care and implements appropriate interventions. Utilizes variety of resources to identify unique needs and assist vulnerable populations. Adept at establishing strong rapport with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Shelter Support Worker
Lower Mainland Purpose Society for Youth and Families
01.2023 - Current
- Part of a four-person team
- Respond and assist with medical emergencies, critical incidents and crises during shifts.
- Ongoing observation risk assessment
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for each client.
- Established trusting relationships with clients and their families through empathetic communication and active listening.
- Improved client satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and implementing feedback in a timely manner.
- Enhanced the quality of care for clients by providing personalized support and assistance with daily living activities.
Freedom Session Facilitator / Church Usher
Village Church Surrey North
01.2021 - Current
- Increased participant engagement by incorporating interactive activities and group discussions into sessions.
- Provided constructive feedback to participants during debriefing sessions, fostering personal growth and skill development.
- Fostered an inclusive learning environment by addressing diverse needs and adapting facilitation techniques as needed.
Education
Motivational Enhancement -
University of Virginia
01.2021
Addictions Care and Treatment -
UBC CPD
01.2021
GBMSM -
UBC CPD
01.2021
Gender Affirming Primary care -
UBC CPD
01.2021
Skills
- Knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Motivational Interviewing
- Emotional Support
- Life Skills Development
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Mobility Assistance
- Documentation Abilities
- Meal Preparation
- Effective communication
- Active listening
- Trauma informed care
- Keyboarding skills of 40 wpm with 95% accuracy
- Thoroughly up-to-date with FYI database
- Excellent time management skills
- Other abilities include: harm reduction, naloxone training
Certification
- Naloxone current
- St John Ambulance occupational first aid July 2023 to July 2025
- Canadian Red Cross Psychological First Aid Caring for others 2021-current
- Canadian Red Cross Psychological First Aid Do No Harm Concept Current 2021
- ALERT FIRST AID Workplace Violence Harassment and Bullying 08/2020
Hobbies and Interests
- Love language gift giving and words of affirmation
- Have a passion for animals.
- A great sense of humor, sometimes a little dark but always in good taste.
- Tarantula Husbandry.
- I love to find solutions that help those most in need.
- Guitar, piano and music in general.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Shelter Support Worker
Lower Mainland Purpose Society for Youth and Families
01.2023 - Current
Freedom Session Facilitator / Church Usher
Village Church Surrey North
01.2021 - Current
Motivational Enhancement -
University of Virginia
Addictions Care and Treatment -
UBC CPD
GBMSM -
UBC CPD
Gender Affirming Primary care -
UBC CPD
- Naloxone current
- St John Ambulance occupational first aid July 2023 to July 2025
- Canadian Red Cross Psychological First Aid Caring for others 2021-current
- Canadian Red Cross Psychological First Aid Do No Harm Concept Current 2021
- ALERT FIRST AID Workplace Violence Harassment and Bullying 08/2020
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