Brenda T

Greater Toronto Area, Canada

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About me
Social Worker
Education
- Centennial college
  2019 - 2021
  Addiction and mental health diploma, high honours
- Ryerson university
  2021 - 2024
  Bachelor's degree, social work
- Centennial college
  2019 - 2021
  Indigenous studies certificate, high honours
  - Explores First Peoples’ current issues, community, relationships, self-governance, and sovereignty within Canada.- Explores themes of diversity, treaties, symbolisms, rites of passage, ceremony, and the Canadian Government’s Statement of Apology to the First Peoples in Canada.
- Centennial college
  2013 - 2015
  Healthcare environmental management diploma
Experience
- St. michael's hospital
  Apr 2013 - Apr 2014
  Environmental health safety
  College Field Placement. Fostered an environment that can provide necessary and quality health care at maximum profit. Determine budgets, order and receive supplies, administer payroll and benefits, and distribute regular communications.
- Rogers communications
  Jun 2013 - Sept 2023
  Bussiness technical support
- Senior persons living connected
  Sept 2020 - Dec 2020
  Care manager - internship
  Assist in developing technology training sessions for older adultsFacilitate group sessions and one-on-one sessions with older adultsAssist with program requirements including, outreach and participants registrationGather data, maintain accurate recordsCreating monthly calendarsOrganize recreational activities
- Iggy's sober living center
  Jan 2021 - Apr 2021
  Addiction counselor- internship
  Provide mental health counselling regarding the cause, symptoms and preventionstrategies of various mental health diagnosesProvide counselling regarding the use and effects of alcohol and drugsPrepare needs and risk assessmentsMaintain a comprehensive understanding of crisis management and the impact of traumaon mental health and addiction issues
- Native mens residence
  Jun 2021 - Apr 2024
  Client care worker
  Manages the reception area while assisting clients to address any immediate needs (e.g. crisis, hygiene, medical, etc.)Assists in care plan deliveryEnsures the safety and well- being of clientsCo-ordinates ongoing client housekeeping activitiesAssists in crisis management and de-escalation of conflicts while abiding by policies
- Ywca toronto
  Jul 2023 - now
  - Relief Housing Support Worker
    Nov 2023 - now
  - Relief Social Service Worker
    Jul 2023 - now
- Progress place
  Sept 2023 - Apr 2024
  Mental health worker
- Parkdale queen west community health centre
  Jan 2024 - now
  Client support worker
- Canadian mental health association peel dufferin
  Apr 2024 - now
  Crisis worker
Licenses & Certifications
- Wrap 1 - wellness recovery action plan
  Health out loud
  Oct 2019
Volunteer Experience
- Crisis Counselor
  Issued by Kids Help Phone on Aug 2022
  Associated with Brenda T
- Volunteer
  Issued by Talk2NICE on Nov 2021
  Associated with Brenda T