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Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
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Taryn Tayes

Student-Social Service Worker
Balfour,BC

Summary

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Coordinated community service programs to meet critical social needs. Knowledgeable about organizing referrals, offering direct support and orchestrating effective outreach.


Skilled at cultivating strong partnerships to advance organizational objectives. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.


Invested Social Worker dedicated to forming trusting relationships and advocating for best interests of clients. Expertise in Mental Health and Addictions, and Harm Reduction. Respectful and compassionate professional offering over Twenty years of Lived experience, with a background serving community by providing guidance for clients in need.


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

5
5
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
33
33
Certifications

Work History

Social Work Practicum Student

Stepping Stones, Emergency Housing Services
01.2023 - Current
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Prepare meals for guests staying at shelter.
  • Answering the door, allowing guests in.
  • Watching cameras, keep an eye on who comes in and out of shelter. The smoking pits, front coffee room and surrounding area.
  • Making sure no one is using on the property, also know the proper procedures when/if there is an overdose.
  • Checking bathrooms, when overdose awareness alarm goes off.
  • Providing guests with harm reduction supplies when asked.
  • Building rapport with guests, learning their stories and what needs they have/ resources which would be helpful.
  • Treating guests with dignity and respect.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

Hub Attendant, For The Coordinated Access Hub

Nelson Cares Society
09.2022 - Current
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Building rapport to better understand individual needs of guests
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Attending to guests needs; coffee, soup, snacks, harm reduction supplies, clothing, blankets, hygiene products.
  • Learning community resources and the knowledge of which recourses is best for each individual needing services.
  • Having a safe injection site in our building, we are to keep an eye on guests who have been using.
  • Checking on guests breathing when sleeping, making sure they are okay. Watching for signs of overdose.
  • Treating guests with dignity and respect.
  • Having to keep an eye on outside of building, keeping guests in check.
  • Dealing with crisis situations.
  • Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.

House Cleaner

Myself
04.2019 - 09.2021
  • Maintained clean and orderly environment and kept cleaning equipment in excellent condition.
  • Provided excellent house cleaning and maid services to clients.
  • Sanitized apartments after move-out or prior to move-in.
  • Kept building entryway glass clean and polished for professional presentation.
  • Hand-dusted and wiped down office furniture, fixtures and window sills to keep areas clean and comfortable.
  • Slid beds, sofas and other furniture aside to wipe down baseboards and remove dust and dirt from hard-to-reach areas.
  • Adhered to professional house cleaning checklist.
  • Completed laundry services with special attention to care instructions for hand-washing and dry cleaning.
  • Disinfected and mopped bathrooms to keep facilities sanitary and clean.

Supervisor

Panago
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Identified individual employee's unique work styles and adapted management methods.
  • Revitalized operational structures and procedures to successfully control turnover and waste, enhance output and boost overall quality.
  • Conducted routine inspections of incoming materials to check quality and compliance with established product specifications.
  • Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed training manual to use for reference.
  • Interviewed, hired and trained new employees for production positions.

Receptionist

Randy Ling Denturist
  • Answered central telephone system and directed calls accordingly.
  • Managed multiple tasks and met time-sensitive deadlines.
  • Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients and updated client records.
  • Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing and filing documents.
  • Checked-in visitors, distributed visitor badges and managed logbooks to comply with security initiatives.
  • Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.

Education

Graduate Certificate - Social Service Worker

Selkirk College
Castlegar, BC
09.2020 - Current

Associate Certificate - Mental Health And Addictions

Selkirk College
Castlegar, BC
09.2021 - 04.2022

Certificate of Completion - Understanding Stigma

Selkirk College
Castlegar, BC
01.2022 - 04.2022

Associate of Science - Geology

Selkirk College
Castlegar, BC
09.2013 - 04.2015

No Degree - Academic Upgrading (Adult Basic Education)

Selkirk College
Nelson, BC
09.2015 - 05.2018

Workforce Exploration Skills Training - Mining And Exploration.

North West Community College
Smithers, BC
05.2012 - 09.2012

Skills

    Training and mentoring

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Certification

Asscociate Certificate Mental Health and Addictions

References

Work 

Erin Thompson

O.A.T. outreach clinic for Rise B.C. wellness

erinonthepath@gmail.com 

1 (250) 509-0034  


Jennifer Reid

Instructor, Social Worker, and Mental Health Clinician

jreidcounselling@gmail.com 

1 (587) 434 -7681


Jeremy Kelly

Street Reach

jerskelly@gmail.com 

(778) 997-9465


Michelle Oakley

Nelson Comity on Homelessness Coordinator 

reachinghome@nelsoncares.ca

1 (250) 551-0417


Personal 


Annie Garbula

1 (250) 777-1255

Thorspizza@shaw.ca


Madelene Couturier

SSW Diploma together 

1 (250) 509-0799

madelenecouturier@yahoo.com


Chantel Knight 

Manager Stepping Stones

1 (250) 777-7303

chantel.l.knight@gmail.com

ehsmanager@nelsoncares.ca




Timeline

Social Service Worker Certification Year 1

06-2023

Occupational First Aid Level 1

04-2023

Empowering Choice: Expanding Options for Safer Supply in Rural & Remote Communities

02-2023

Non Crisis Intervention

02-2023

Social Work Practicum Student

Stepping Stones, Emergency Housing Services
01.2023 - Current

Mental Health First Aid

01-2023

WHIMIS

11-2022

Infection Prevention and Control for Students

11-2022

Infection Prevention and Control Basics for Health Care Workers in Patient Care Areas and/or Direct Care Roles

11-2022

Provincial Code Red - Fire Safety Training (Acute & Long Terms Care Facilities)

11-2022

1. Violence Prevention: Introduction to Violence Prevention

11-2022

2. Violence Prevention: Recognizing Risks and Behaviors

11-2022

3. Violence Prevention: Assess and Plan: Part 1 -Complete Point-of-Care Risk Assessments

11-2022

4. Violence Prevention: Assess and Plan: Part 2 - Develop Behavioral Care Plans

11-2022

5. Violence Prevention: Respond to the Risk: Part 1 - Perform De-escalation Communication

11-2022

6. Violence Prevention: Respond to the Risk: Part 2 - Perform De-escalation Strategies

11-2022

7. Violence Prevention: Respond to the Risk: Part 3 - Determine When and How to Get Help

11-2022

8. Violence Prevention: Report and Communicate Post-Incident

11-2022

Introduction to Student Practice

11-2022

Hub Attendant, For The Coordinated Access Hub

Nelson Cares Society
09.2022 - Current

Asscociate Certificate Mental Health and Addictions

04-2022

Understanding Stigma

04-2022

Certificate of Completion - Understanding Stigma

Selkirk College
01.2022 - 04.2022

Associate Certificate - Mental Health And Addictions

Selkirk College
09.2021 - 04.2022

Food Safe Level 1

07-2021

Graduate Certificate - Social Service Worker

Selkirk College
09.2020 - Current

House Cleaner

Myself
04.2019 - 09.2021

No Degree - Academic Upgrading (Adult Basic Education)

Selkirk College
09.2015 - 05.2018

Associate of Science - Geology

Selkirk College
09.2013 - 04.2015

Workforce Exploration Skills Training - Mining And Exploration.

North West Community College
05.2012 - 09.2012

Supervisor

Panago

Receptionist

Randy Ling Denturist

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