Shalaina Wiebe

I am a social worker and have recently worked in regulatory compliance with a Health Authority.

COMMUNITY CARE FACILITY LICENSING OFFICER 

Northern Health Authority, November 2022 – August 15, 2024

Under delegated authority by the Medical Health Officer:

• Review and process applications and amendments to child care and residential facility licences, review and approve plans of new facilities, participate in the assessment of facility staff, complete inspections and monitor compliance in facilities, assess risk and safety, investigate complaints and serious incident reports, monitor communicable disease outbreaks, understand and apply various legislation, prepare accurate and concise reports, participate in court procedures.

Ministry of Children and Family, June 2016 – November 2022

• Receive, assess and respond to child abuse and neglect reports, interview children and parents, evaluate vulnerability factors, collaboratively create a plan of action with families, prepare court documents, provide evidence in court, facilitate alternative processes for dispute resolution, perform file reviews, act as a legal guardian of children, investigate child safety reports in foster homes and group homes.

Reconnect Youth Services, Feb 2015 - June 2016 

• Support and advocate for high-risk youth, form trusting and non-judgmental connections with youth, complete case management reports, provide conflict resolution, facilitate crisis management, coordinate resources, implement an Indigenous- focused practice.

Carrier Sekani Family Services, Sept 2013 - Feb 2014

• Transport children for visits with their family, supervise interactions between children and family to ensure appropriateness, document visit details, communicate with social workers, teach behaviour strategies.

Carrier Sekani Family Services, May 2011 – Sept 2013

• Coordinate and attend patient care conferences at the University Hospital of Northern BC, support/foster the Indigenous cultural viewpoint of holistic healing, navigate and advocate health care barriers, assist in communication between patients and health care providers, provide social and emotional support to patients during care, maintain positive relationships, ensure appropriate resources are obtained for successful hospital stays and discharge.

Schaffer Residence, June 2010 – Aug 2012

• Administer medications and injections, measure and record vital signs, provide wound care, diabetes management, monitor food and fluid intake and output, transport patients safely, provide emotional support.

2016 Bachelor of Social Work

2010 Licensed Practical Nurse Certificate