Richard Brydson

Experience

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  Spectrum Health Care (SHC)

  Sept 2012 - Jul 2013

  Personal Support Worker

  Worked as a Personal Attendant for several clients in their own home, assisting with some or all activities of daily living.Assisted clients with various tasks and took every opportunity between the tasks to get to know them and build a warm rapport.

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  RB Support Services

  Jul 2013 - Aug 2020

  Care Plan Developer & Healthcare Aid

  Responded to the needs of a diverse group of residents with an intersectional, client-centered approach, while appropriately addressing their concerns. Worked as a member of an interdisciplinary team of PSW’s, Nurses, and Social Workers.Demonstrated capacity to adapt under pressure, act proactively to meet deadlines and communicate complex information clearly, while maintaining strict confidentiality standards.

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  COOPERATIVE SOLUTIONS INC

  May 2017 - Apr 2020

  Receptionist and Administrative Assistant

  In the three years I was with Dr. Landau as registrar and her office manager, I was immersed in the fast-paced work environment of a busy advocate, comprehensive Family Mediator and philanthropist. With careful attention to detail I prioritized and executed a constantly shifting list of administrative tasks, involving supporting and resolving student questions and concerns, bookkeeping duties, coordination with staff at registered charities and international NGO’s.

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  Aligned Choices Mediation

  Nov 2017 - now

  Family Mediator

  My experience as a Family Mediator has been enriched by my previous work as a mental health worker. I specialize in helping clients return to feeling safe and to regaining an open mindset after an impasse has come up. I use a combination of insight and narrative modalities to create a learning environment where clients can manage discomfort as a necessary part of the negotiation process. If I perceive that emotions are inhibiting a resolution-rather than keep feelings out of the conversation-I ask permission to bring them into the room so that they can be discussed and released, before resuming further decision making. Show less