MARIE KISS BSW, RSW

289-***-****

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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Resourceful - Dedicated - Respectful - Thorough

Accomplished Social Worker with over 12 years of experience combining strong flexibility and teamwork to

achieve targeted objectives. Exceptional skills and abilities working with vulnerable individuals and families

requiring geriatric, palliative and psychiatric care.

S U M M A R Y O F Q U A L I F I C AT I O N S

• Demonstrated and extensive knowledge and skills working with elderly individuals with various types of

dementia with several years’ experience working in Case Management

• Committed and dedicated with a proactive approach to meet client and family needs

• Familiar with community support services and resources

• Skilled in computer applications including MS Office (Word, Outlook)

• Able to quickly learn internal database systems and file management protocols

• RAI-HC Assessments, LTC applications, Shelter Capacity for LTC, PIECES Training

• Superior work ethic, prioritization, organizational, coordination and networking skills

• Energetic, thriving on fast-paced work environment with diverse responsibilities

• Effective individual, group and family assessment

P R O F E S S I O N A L A S S O C I AT I O N S

Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers

RSW Designation

WORK EXPERIENCE

ALZHEIMER SOCIETY Hamilton, ON

Counsellor 2012-2013

• Provided supportive counseling and education to persons with dementia and their families

• Completed counseling through phone, in –office or by email

• Utilized individual and group approaches

• Maintained client case notes and reports following appointments

• Completed data entry to maintain client records

HNHB CCAC Hamilton, ON

Case Manager 2000 - 2012

• Assessed, planned, coordinated, implemented and reviewed clients’ care needs and services

• Conducted assessments of older adults and their families

• Mentored and offered support to new CCAC staff

• Followed Ministry of Health and long Term Care legislation and CCAC policies and procedures

HALTON HEALTHCARE SERVICES CORPORATION (O.T.M.H.) Oakville, ON

Recreation Therapist (Chronic Care Unit) 1993-2000

• Assessed, coordinated and implemented a therapeutic recreation program for special needs geriatric

clients

• Recruited and supervised social service workers, recreation therapists and high school co-op students

• Monitored volunteers within a specialized geriatric program

MARIE KISS BSW, RSW

289-***-****

acenx5@r.postjobfree.com

http://ca.linkedin.com/in/mariekiss

Social Work Assistant (In-Patient Adult Psychiatry) 1987-1993

• Assisted in the provision of support to individuals and families experiencing difficulties with adult mental

health

HAMILTON PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL Hamilton, ON

Community Support Worker 1984-1987

• Completed psycho-social assessments of special needs geriatric clients

• Assessed and monitored adult psychiatric clients in The Homes for Special Care Program

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Capacity Evaluation Training

• Seniors Support Officer Training

• Palliative Care Conferences

• Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care Training

• Conflict Management Training

• Summer Institutes - McMaster University Dept. of Gerontology

E D U C AT I O N

Bachelor of Social Work Degree (BSW) Toronto, ON

Ryerson Polytechnic University

Social Service Worker Diploma (SSW) Hamilton, ON

Mohawk College

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Reading Program Tutor

Neighbour To Neighbour

Day Program Volunteer

Seniors Activation Maintenance Program, East Hamilton

Parent Council Volunteer

Blessed Sacrament School

Palliative Care Volunteer

St. Peter’s Hospital

Volunteer with Special Needs Children

HWDSB, Edgar Davey School

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