Zoe Tymiak
Harm Reduction Worker
Surrey,BC
Summary
Dynamic Harm Reduction Worker at Lookout Housing Society, skilled in crisis management and effective communication. Successfully enhanced program participation through proactive conflict resolution and resource identification. Committed to fostering a safe environment while maintaining data confidentiality and collaborating with teams to implement health and safety protocols.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
6
6
Certificates
Work History
Harm Reduction Worker
Lookout Housing Society
06.2024 - Current
- Provide oversight, coordination, and education of Lookout’s Harm Reduction program and the iOAT (Injectable Opioid Agonist Treatment) program to support harm reduction practice through the Society
- Assist staff and nurses with the administration, application and supervision of prescribed doses for our program participants
- Maintain related manual and computerized records
Program Resource Worker
Lookout Society
02.2021 - 06.2024
- Identify challenges for tenants, develop service plans, crisis intervention, and administer finances and medication
- Assists clients with activities of daily living such as feeding, lifts and transfers, grooming, and toileting
- Working with clients to set and achieve personalized goals such as budgeting, meal planning and coping techniques
Out Reach Housing Worker
Lookout Society
01.2019 - 02.2021
- Provide assistance, support and skills training to adults in order to establish and maintain stable living situations as independently as possible
- Work with clients on securing and maintaining stable, independent living situations where possible
- Provide crisis intervention as necessary, administer finances and medications or arrange coverage
- Driving clients to health and housing related appointments
Shelter Worker
Lookout Housing
03.2018 - 01.2019
- Provide support, supervision, and assistance to homeless adults who may be facing multiple barriers
- Interview and provide basic necessities; ensuring a safe and supportive environment for all
- Complete required records and maintain statistical data
Education
High School Diploma -
Kwantlen Park Secondary
Surrey, BC 05.2001 -
Skills
Conflict resolution
Data confidentiality
Safety hazard removal
Teamwork and collaboration
Problem-solving abilities
Self motivation
Active listening
Adaptability
Effective communication
Crisis management
Certification
OFA Level 1
Timeline
Harm Reduction Worker
Lookout Housing Society
06.2024 - Current
Program Resource Worker
Lookout Society
02.2021 - 06.2024
Out Reach Housing Worker
Lookout Society
01.2019 - 02.2021
Shelter Worker
Lookout Housing
03.2018 - 01.2019
High School Diploma -
Kwantlen Park Secondary
05.2001 -