Professional Summary

Skilled team player with strong background in healthcare field. Works well independently to handle assignments and always ready to go beyond basics assignments. Quick learner with good computer abilities. Motivated to continue to learn and grow as a social worker. I worked with Alberta Health services as contact tracer (Social worker 11) where I have developed exceptional communication and problem-solving skills as well as working under pressure. I have 7 years of experience as a nurse in the cardiac field, 4 plus years of experience as a support worker with adults who have special needs as well as 9 months of practice as a house manager in independent living. During this time, I have acquired exceptional problem solving and management skills plus experience in health care settings. Overall, I am focused on educating, supporting, and motivating individuals toward positive life choices.

Skills

Client documentation

Patient counseling

Task prioritization and Coordination

Motivation and Problem-solving

Teamwork and Verbal communication

Experience

COVID-19 Contact Tracer (Social worker11) Casual Temporary assignment. 10/2021 to Aug 31st, 2022

Alberta Health Services – Edmonton, Ab

• Maintained detailed client records.

• Interviewing Clients coordinated referrals to obtain needed health services for clients.

• Manage difficult calls using social work interviewing skills.

• Psychosocial assessment, case management, client documentation Patient counseling

• Task prioritization, coordination, motivation problem-solving

• Teamwork Verbal communication

• Assisting workplace health and safety managing COVID 19 HCW cases and sending appropriate notifications and escalations.

• Making WCB referrals where needed and preparing worker reports. COVID 19 Case Investigator 02/2021 to 07/2021

IAN MARTIN (With Alberta health services) – Edmonton, AB

• Assess COVID-19 signs and symptoms, educate, and provide COVID-19 specific information.

• Record data in the case and contact management IT systems.

• Practiced social worker interviewing skills while doing case investigation.

• Used critical thinking and time management skills in complex cases.

• Provided culturally responsive service.

• Handled emotionally challenging situations. Utilized empathy and culturally. Student Social Worker

01/2019 to 04/2019

GEF Seniors Housing

Edmonton, AB

Under the supervision of Registered Social worker performed the Following Duties: • Assessing needs of residents and referring them to appropriate community resources.

• Work with residents who has hoarding behavior to set goals to remove clutters and stay organized.

• Going on community visits with social worker and meet residents. Student Social Worker

St. Michael’s Long-Term care

01/2020 to 04/2020

Edmonton, AB

Under the guidance of social worker performed the following:

• Maintain resident records in database.

• Doing mental health assessments, capacity assessments etc.

• Meeting residents to provide companionship and participate in recreational activities with residents.

• Work with multidisciplinary team for the best interest of the residents and advocate where necessary.

House Manager

09/2016 to 07/2017

Department of families – Thompson, MB

• Kept houses clean and monitored staff compliance with required checklists for resident

• safety.

• Supervised staff, including development of team leaders to improve team • management.

• Upheld nutritional requirements with adequate food supply and proper choices.

• Created menus, ordered groceries to meet nutritional needs of residents.

• Performed facility checks to verify cleanliness and client safety. Support Worker 10/2013 to 07/2017

Department of Families Thompson,

MB

• Maintained safe and clean patient environment.

• Conferred with multidisciplinary team to deliver optimal care for each client based on individual factors like physical abilities and specific limitations.

• Provided companionship throughout day, engaging clients in conversation and activities.

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Support Worker 10/2012 to 08/2015

Juniper center

Thompson, MB

• Managed the client's daily living, organizing, and medicines and transporting them to

• their medical appointments.

• Provided companionship throughout day, engaging clients in conversation and

• activities.

• Supporting residents to manage their finances.

• Engaged residents to activities in community to increase socialization.

• Partnered with community groups to engage residents for activities. Cashier/ Server 07/2012 to 05/2014

Robins

Thompson Manitoba, AB,

Greeted all customers and provided prompt and friendly service. Cardiac Nurse

04/2008 to 05/2012

Hero Heart Institute

Ludhiana, Punjab, India

• Cared for patients with invasive lines, including arterial lines, pulmonary artery

• catheters, and ventriculostomies.

• Completed continuous cardiac monitoring to recognize and intervene in cases of

• arrhythmias.

• Refer patients and families to support services where needed. Registered Nurse

01/2006 to 04/2008

Fortis Hospital

Mohali, Punjab, India

• Consulted with healthcare team to plan and implement patient treatment protocols. Educated patients, family members, and caregivers on conditions.

• Trained student and newly registered nurses in the correct nursing procedures and performance strategies.

• Administered prescribed medications and monitored patients for side effects and adverse reactions.

• Recorded patients' medical information and vital signs. Nurse

01/2006 to 01/2007

Patiala Heart Institute

Patiala, Punjab India, India

• Worked as circulating and scrub nurse during different procedures to flex with changing team makeup.

• Administered prescribed medications and monitored patients for side effects and adverse reactions.

Education

Bachelor of social work Apr 2020

McEwan University - Edmonton, AB

Bachelor of Arts: Arts May 2005

Punjab University - Chandigarh, Punjab, India

Nursing Apr 2004

General Nursing and Midwifery - State Institute of nursing and Para medical sciences, Badal, Punjab, India

References:-

Jasdeep Jhaj

Director Mamas Day care/ School Teacher

Ph. 780-***-****

Email- adxqca@r.postjobfree.com

Sandra Rachuk

RN, BSc, OHN

Occupational Health Advisor

Workplace health and Safety

Alberta Health Services

Ph-780-***-****

Email- adxqca@r.postjobfree.com

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