Alberta Toma
Natuashish
Summary
Dynamic Child and Youth Worker with a proven track record at Emergency Placement Home Mushuau Innu First Nations, skilled in mental health support and crisis intervention. Adept at implementing behavior modification strategies and engaging families, fostering a safe environment for youth. Fluent in Innu, enhancing communication and support networks.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Child and Youth Worker
Emergency Placement Home Mushuau Innu First Nations
05.2022 - Current
- supporting youth with daily living needs and cultural activities
- worked to provide a safe clean environment for youth
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Provided crisis intervention strategies to maintain safety and well-being in challenging situations.
- Documented observations and progress reports to ensure continuity of care and support planning.
- Engaged families in treatment processes to enhance support networks for youth clients.
- Trained new staff on program protocols and best practices for youth engagement.
- Provided key emotional support to special needs youth.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies to address challenging behaviors exhibited by young clients.
Administration Assistant
Emergency Placement Home Mushuau Innu
05.2021 - 06.2022
- Managed scheduling and coordinated travel and accomodations for senior management to enhance operational efficiency.
- Assisted in preparing timesheets and purchase orders ensuring accuracy and clarity of information delivered.
- Handled incoming correspondence and inquiries, providing timely responses to maintain effective communication.
- Maintained filing systems and updated databases, supporting organized data retrieval and information management.
Home Care Provider
Mushuau Innu First Nation
03.2018 - 04.2019
- Provided compassionate personal care to clients, ensuring comfort and safety in daily activities.
- Assisted clients with mobility, medication management, and personal hygiene tasks to promote independence.
- implemented care plans based on individual needs and preferences, enhancing overall client satisfaction.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client progress and care provided.
- Monitored client health status and reported changes to Health Commission at for timely interventions.
Education
No Degree - Applied Suicide Intervention Skills
Dialogue For Life Conference
Natuashish, NL11-2019
No Degree - Basics Of Home Care 6 Week Program
CNA
Natuashish, NL03-2017
Safe Working Practices Correct Body Mechanics
Bev Forsey Physio Therapist
Natuashish, NL02-2017
No Degree - Fundamentals of Occupational Health And Safety
College of The North Atlantic
Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL07-2013
High School Diploma -
College of The North Atlantic
Davis Inlet NL06-2000
Skills
- Mental health support
- Recreational activities
- Self-care strategies
- Positive reinforcement
- Family support
- Speaks Innu fluently
Languages
English
Full Professional
INNU
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Child and Youth Worker
Emergency Placement Home Mushuau Innu First Nations
05.2022 - Current
Administration Assistant
Emergency Placement Home Mushuau Innu
05.2021 - 06.2022
Home Care Provider
Mushuau Innu First Nation
03.2018 - 04.2019
No Degree - Applied Suicide Intervention Skills
Dialogue For Life Conference
No Degree - Basics Of Home Care 6 Week Program
CNA
Safe Working Practices Correct Body Mechanics
Bev Forsey Physio Therapist
No Degree - Fundamentals of Occupational Health And Safety
College of The North Atlantic
High School Diploma -
College of The North Atlantic