Complex Needs Specialist - Supported Lifestyles Ltd. - Calgary
(2016-02 - 2022-06)
Continued as casual from June 2022 onwards.
- Identifying behaviours of concern, developing, reviewing, implementing, and monitoring of plans that assist individuals.
- Personal Care: showering, dressing, medication, continence care
- Domestic assistance: Meal preparation, laundry, light household cleaning
- Social Support/Transportation: travelling to medical appointments, community access, providing companionship
- Assisting with aids: frames, wheelchairs, hoists, slide sheets, hearing aids, etc
- Providing mental health & behaviour support.
- Observe and report on a patients mood, health, well-being, maintain effective communication with patients and health professionals
Coordinator-Supportive Living - Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) - Calgary
(2014-12 - 2022-06)
- To assist clients in establishing peer, family, and community support networks.
- To provide clients with consultation and supportive counseling in the event of an emergent crisis situation.
- To advocate for clients when necessary and to ensure they receive adequate care, treatment services, and information from the community and CMHA.
- To maintain effective written and verbal communication systems necessary for client service delivery and program functioning.
Complex Needs Team Lead (Part time) - Supported Lifestyles Ltd. - Calgary
(2020-12 - 2021-12)
- Providing intense support for the development and implementation of the intervention plans.
- Train and assist staff to optimize their skill to facilitate the optimal functioning of the high-risk individuals.
- Providing support to individuals and team through advocacy, skill training and community education.
Bridges Support Worker (Special Needs) (Casual) - Calgary Board of Education - Calgary
(2016-09 - 2020-01)
- Supporting the individual Program Plan and behaviour support plan for students.
- Liaison with other professionals.
- Providing a broad spectrum of activities and experiences to students.
- A part of the multidisciplinary team participates in the design, assessment, and support of the individual program plan (IPP)and behavior support plan (BSP) by documenting behaviour issues and concerns.
Career Support Worker - Supported Lifestyles Ltd - Calgary
(2013-05 - 2016-08)
- Provided emotional and therapeutic support to assist with emotional, behavioural or mental health challenges.
- Focus on promoting inclusion within the community and assisting the individual to build relationships.
- Provided crisis intervention support.
Residential Support Worker (Relief) - Supported Life Styles Ltd. - Calgary
(2013-05 - 2016-02)
- Helped the individuals to fulfill their domestic obligations (meal preparation & cleanup; laundry and personal care.)
- Conflict resolution among clients.
- Provided client assistance. (i.e. behavioural and emotional support)
Support Worker (Relief) - Peter Coyle Place - Calgary
(2013-07 - 2014-07)
- Assist the tenant to access the support and assistance required.
- To work as a key worker for a tenants who need psychological assistance.
- Conflict resolution among tenants.
Mental Health Supervisor (Part Time) - St. Joseph Mental Health Centre
(2010-10 - 2012-08)
- Build community resources that support individuals and families in their healing process.
- Identifies and establishes working relationships with federal, state and community resources for clients.
- Provided intense support for the development and implementation of intervention plans that will facilitate the optimal functioning of individuals.
- Identifies community needs and assists the Mental Health Manager in development of programs to address those needs utilizing standards of practice, creativity, and local resources.
Autism Support Worker - Adarsh Rehabilitation Centre
(2008-06 - 2010-09)
- Provided personal care assistance to the clients.
- Assess client's relevant skills, strengths, and development needs.
- Assess the behavior & skill developments frequently and report it.
