Social Worker- dementia care

• May 2021 - Present

Student Social Worker

• Jan 2021 - May 2021

• Provides counselling support to vulnerable and marginalized palliative residents and their families • Engages in the program evaluation and development process at May’s Place to provide inclusive healthcare to Indigenous People and vulnerable/marginalized/priority populations e.g., people who use drugs • Conducts comprehensive psychosocial assessments in a non-intrusive, collaborative way that uncovers a resident’s strengths, and potential barriers relating to their health and wellbeing • Utilizes knowledge about Service Canada and the Ministry of Social Development processes to assist clients with financial tasks such as applying for OAS (Old Age Security), GIS (Guaranteed Income Supplement) and CPP (Canada Pension Plan).

Registered Social Worker-LTC

• Dec 2018 - May 2021

▪ Worked within the interdisciplinary team to provide quality care by consulting and collaborating with team members, attending weekly rounds, coordinating clinical interventions and providing referrals to services▪ Provided counselling supports to residents, families and groups for a variety of personal matters, including grief and loss, stress management, as well as anxiety and relationship problems▪ Facilitated care conference meetings with residents, families and the interdisciplinary team to discuss the resident’s care plan and ways to improve their overall well being▪ Organized admissions from community or acute care for clients who are awaiting long-term care, and arranged admission meetings to provide information and support to families ▪ Identified applicable community resources and provided referrals when necessary to facilitate continuity of care▪ Completed training on the Health Care (Consent) and Care Facility (Admission) Act and conducted incapability assessments for residents who were suspected not being capable to provide consent for facility admission▪ Completed ReAct (Act on Abuse and Neglect) training and reported any suspicion of physical, psychological, financial abuse or neglect and acted as an advocate for the resident

Mental Health Worker

• Oct 2018 - May 2020

▪ Provides housing support for adults living with mental health disorders at various mental health housing facilities across Victoria ▪ Collaborates with the various addiction/mental health teams (ACT, PACT, DACT, SOACT), to better support and empower residents▪ Empowers residents to strive for independence using a psychosocial approach▪ Teaches and models basic life skills for residents to increase independence in society ▪ Dispenses medication to residents in these facilities

Home Support Worker

• Aug 2016 - Sep 2018

-Provide housing support for youth and adults in 147-suite intensive-level residential facility with attached health clinic; facility designed to support Victoria’s 10% hardest to house homeless population -Work within harm reduction model to support residents with chronic mental illness and addiction; provide crisis counselling and intervention services as required -Collaborate with Victoria Integrated Community Outreach Team (VICOT), Assertive Community Treatment (ACT), service providers, and the clinic’s multidisciplinary healthcare team -Interpret and apply Society policies and regulations such as the Residential Tenancy Act and Mental Health Act -Participate in the development and evaluation of facility rules and procedures -Help residents with hoarding disorders clear and organize their spaces; use negotiation and communication strategies to gain access to suites and encourage residents’ cooperation -Complete regular room and building inspections to ensure compliance with fire code; conduct joint building inspections with fire department on a weekly basis -Manage inventories for harm reduction and cleaning supplies

Addiction Worker

• May 2016 - Nov 2017

-Worked within harm reduction model to facilitate alcohol and drug addiction treatment for vulnerable youth -Encouraged healthy lifestyle choices through life skills training, addiction education, relapse prevention awareness strategies, and recreational outings within a structured environment -Provided crisis intervention and supportive counselling -Worked within harm reduction model to facilitate alcohol and drug addiction treatment for vulnerable youth -Encouraged healthy lifestyle choices through life skills training, addiction education, relapse prevention awareness strategies, and recreational outings within a structured environment -Provided crisis intervention and supportive counselling

Outreach Worker

• May 2016 - May 2017

-Provided services to a diverse adult homeless population transitioning from living on the street -Maintained a structured environment for residents while utilizing harm reduction methods -Worked closely with and advocated for previous residents of Victoria’s tent city -Collaborated with team members to provide emotional support, conflict management, and crisis intervention -Conducted client intakes, assessments and maintained case notes -Provided services to a diverse adult homeless population transitioning from living on the street -Maintained a structured environment for residents while utilizing harm reduction methods -Worked closely with and advocated for previous residents of Victoria’s tent city -Collaborated with team members to provide emotional support, conflict management, and crisis intervention -Conducted client intakes, assessments and maintained case notes

Outreach Worker

• Nov 2015 - Apr 2016

-Established rapport with homeless populations and connected them with shelter services -Conducted client intakes and assessments, and maintained case notes -Assisted clients with planning and goal-setting to promote successful reintegration into society -Worked closely with BC Housing and community agencies to secure temporary or permanent housing -Built relationships with local service providers to share knowledge, resources and support strategies -Established rapport with homeless populations and connected them with shelter services -Conducted client intakes and assessments, and maintained case notes -Assisted clients with planning and goal-setting to promote successful reintegration into society -Worked closely with BC Housing and community agencies to secure temporary or permanent housing -Built relationships with local service providers to share knowledge, resources and support strategies

Residential Support Worker

• Oct 2014 - Apr 2016

-Provided care and advocacy for adults with developmental disabilities in group home and day program -Empowered clients to reach goals, develop life skills, increase independence and participate in the community -Assisted clients with accessing community-based activities, resources and employment opportunities -Applied crisis intervention training to manage upset clients and deescalate potentially violent situations -Addressed building safety concerns as member of Occupational Health & Safety Committee

Social Worker (Student)

• Sep 2012 - Apr 2013

-Conducted intake assessments for individuals addicted to opiates who sought out Methadone or Suboxone treatment programs. -Completed front line duties including: filing, organizing, scanning, faxing and copying. -Developed a solid understanding of the computer system “Patient Vu.” -Developed rapport with patients of the clinic, and offered support and trauma counseling. -Conducted intake assessments for individuals addicted to opiates who sought out Methadone or Suboxone treatment programs. -Completed front line duties including: filing, organizing, scanning, faxing and copying. -Developed a solid understanding of the computer system “Patient Vu.” -Developed rapport with patients of the clinic, and offered support and trauma counseling.

Social Worker (Student)

• Sep 2012 - Apr 2013

-Co-facilitated out-patient groups for women with addiction. -Provided brief six week counselling to women with addiction who have already been through the residential treatment program -Developed meaningful rapport with clients and offered a variety of therapeutic approaches. -Provided a supportive and non-judgmental approach when interacting with individuals recovery from addiction -Co-facilitated out-patient groups for women with addiction. -Provided brief six week counselling to women with addiction who have already been through the residential treatment program -Developed meaningful rapport with clients and offered a variety of therapeutic approaches. -Provided a supportive and non-judgmental approach when interacting with individuals recovery from addiction

Teaching Assistant

• Apr 2010 - Apr 2013

-Teaching Assistant in the subject of Women’s Studies and Computer Science for the past three years. -Held weekly office hours in order to help students solidify concepts. -Helped students prepare for assignments, quizzes, and exams, as well as leading weekly in-class discussions about women’s issues in popular culture. -Teaching Assistant in the subject of Women’s Studies and Computer Science for the past three years. -Held weekly office hours in order to help students solidify concepts. -Helped students prepare for assignments, quizzes, and exams, as well as leading weekly in-class discussions about women’s issues in popular culture.

Respite Worker

• 2007 - Dec 2012

-Worked as an independent respite worker, including working with males and females with developmental disabilities. -Encouraged and helped develop necessary skills of interpersonal relations, communication, and interaction with others. -Worked as an independent respite worker, including working with males and females with developmental disabilities. -Encouraged and helped develop necessary skills of interpersonal relations, communication, and interaction with others.