Abigail Hall
Stratford,Canada
Summary
Motivated Registered Social Worker with comprehensive knowledge of social justice issues and systems affecting marginalized communities. 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
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Worker
Alzheimer Society Southwest Partners
2022.07 - Current
- Provided psychosocial assessments and developed care plans for clients living with dementia and care partner network
- Provided dementia related supportive counselling to clients as needed with empathy and compassion
- Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
- Ensured clients are aware of existing community resources and provided assistance as needed to clients who wished to access and referred clients to appropriate community resources as required
- Advocated for clients to assure respected rights and wishes.
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Coordinated external healthcare professionals to uphold high-quality, person-centered care.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with community resources for successful referrals.
- Facilitated peer support groups to help clients connect with others.
- Facilitated education groups
- Monitored clients' progress to adjust treatment plans accordingly.
- Collaborated with other professionals to plan and coordinate care for clients.
- Complied with privacy, confidentiality and reporting requirements of Alzheimer Society Southwest Partners and those of relevant professional body (OCSWSSW)
Developmental Services Worker
Community Living Stratford and Area
2020.08 - 2022.08
- Experienced in supporting individuals with physical and developmental disabilities in regards to enhancing client's capacity to participate in all aspects of independent and community living
- Experienced supporting individuals in full inclusion within the community
- Assessed cognitive abilities and physical and emotional needs of clients to determine appropriate interventions.
- Designed individualized plans detailing daily activities and needs for clients.
- Kept accurate records for client files and handled related paperwork.
- Conferred with supervisor to discuss client condition and medical care.
- Adhered to company requirements for client interactions and care standards.
- Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, client behaviors and incidents.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, and bathing clients .
- Checked medication schedules and patient needs to enforce medication administration standards team-wide.
Bachelor of Social Work Intern
Choices for Change
2021.09 - 2022.06
- Experienced working in different services within the agency such as Court Support, Pregnancy and Parenting and Peer Community Support
- Led individual and group counseling sessions to meet a variety of therapeutic needs for recovering individuals.
- Developed client care plans and documented progress toward goals.
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning such as Why to Addiction and Mindfulness Group
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Developed individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Coordinated referrals for addiction services based on individual client needs and preferences.
Placement Student
Working Adults Learning Empowering Skills (WALES)
2020.01 - 2020.03
- Experience supporting individuals with cognitive disabilities with their individual plans surrounding interpersonal and community-based goals
- Facilitated ongoing groups such as weekly planning group
- Cultivated rapport with members
- Examined different community supports, resources and events for members to utilize
- Assessed cognitive abilities and physical and emotional needs of clients to determine appropriate interventions
Internship Student
Supportive Housing of Waterloo (SHOW)
2019.05 - 2019.08
- Supported tenants with addictions, mental/physical health and housing issues under the Tenant Support Worker
- Assisted, educated and supported tenants with various tasks including grocery shopping and cleaning
- Supervised reception office and supported tenants as needed
- Assembled and organized events and groups for tenants
- Composed and publicized social media posts
- Campaigned and authored sponsored events like Fun Run and provincial grants
- Delivered clerical support by efficiently handling wide range of routine and special requirements.
- Kept physical files and digitized records organized for easy updating and retrieval by authorized team members.
Education
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
University of Waterloo
Waterloo, ON06.2022
Bachelor of Arts -
University of Waterloo
Waterloo, ON06.2021
Certification
- Mental Health First Aid Seniors, Mental Health Commission of Canada - May 2023
- Art of Facilitation, Global Learning Partners - April 2023
- Gentle Persuasive Approaches in Dementia Care: Supporting Persons with Responsive Behaviours, Advanced Gerontological Education - October 2022
- Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASSIST), Living Works - September 2022
- CSS Dementia Education , Alzheimer Ontario - August 2022
Timeline
Social Worker
Alzheimer Society Southwest Partners
2022.07 - Current
Bachelor of Social Work Intern
Choices for Change
2021.09 - 2022.06
Developmental Services Worker
Community Living Stratford and Area
2020.08 - 2022.08
Placement Student
Working Adults Learning Empowering Skills (WALES)
2020.01 - 2020.03
Internship Student
Supportive Housing of Waterloo (SHOW)
2019.05 - 2019.08
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
University of Waterloo
Bachelor of Arts -
University of Waterloo
- Mental Health First Aid Seniors, Mental Health Commission of Canada - May 2023
- Art of Facilitation, Global Learning Partners - April 2023
- Gentle Persuasive Approaches in Dementia Care: Supporting Persons with Responsive Behaviours, Advanced Gerontological Education - October 2022
- Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASSIST), Living Works - September 2022
- CSS Dementia Education , Alzheimer Ontario - August 2022
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