Alexandra Comtois
Alameda,CA
Summary
Highly motivated and self directed to make reliable, evidence based decisions.
Demonstrated ability to work independently or in collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team.
Proven ability to work in a rapidly changing environment, while effectively reevaluating work priorities and managing workflow.
Carry pride in building meaningful connections , facilitating therapeutic relationships and promoting client advocacy.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
FACILITIES MAINTENANCE
Grassroots CrossFit
01.2022 - Current
- Inventory stock, ordering supplies, ensuring common spaces are adequately sanitized, clean and orderly.
- Utilizing point of sale to run customer orders, maintaining set schedule for routine maintenance and cleaning of equipment.
- Followed instructions from supervisor regarding daily job tasks and duties.
- Executed tasks within time and budget constraints.
- Safely and effectively handled wide range of cleaning products and solutions.
MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTIONS WORKER
Vancouver Island Health Authority
01.2012 - 01.2021
- Provided safe and ethical care for diverse persons.
- Demonstrated ability to complete initial and ongoing client assessments.
- Provided care through appropriate therapeutic and safe interventions.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with clients, families, public and medical staff using written, verbal and computer communication means.
- Ability to teach, mentor and support the learning of clients and colleagues
- Developed and implemented care plans.
- Identified and implemented short term strategies to deal with potential emergency or crisis situations and respond in accordance with established procedures.
- Ensured safe and healthy working environment by observing universal precautions.
- Collaborated with medical and clinical personnel to coordinate and implement client services.
- Documented client progress in confidential files.
- Transported patients safely and efficiently.
- Orientated and trained new team members.
ADDICTIONS WORKER
Vancouver Island Health Authority
01.2013 - 01.2018
- Performed daily acute inpatient withdrawal assessments and management, discharge planning and charting accordingly.
- Assessed and supported client bio - psycho -social-spiritual status during intoxication, withdrawal and stabilization.
- Lead supportive and educational groups on addiction, substance misuse, and healthy lifestyle choices..
- Observed and monitored client interaction and behavior.
- Provided crisis intervention such as first response to suicide threat and medical emergencies, managing situations in accordance with policies and procedures.
- Made referrals to other services.
- Distributed information and resource material to clients about further treatment or support option.
- Orientated and trained new team members.
MENTAL HEALTH WORKER
Greenridge Place
01.2002 - 01.2012
- Reporting to and under the direction of the house manager.
- Medication administration and compliance.
- Provided individual ,group and family counseling, community education, client advocacy, referrals, treatment and aftercare of clients.
- Accompanied clients to appointments.
- Monitored client behavior, charted changes accordingly.
- Developed and updated care plans.
- Assisted clients to structure their day, meal prep and grocery shop.
- Reviewed client goals and means of achieving them.
- Documented client progress in confidential files.
- Implemented crisis intervention plans to support client safety.
- Developed and implemented activities to help clients develop social and independent living skills.
- Orientated and trained new team members
Education
Licensed - EMT
Project Heartbeat
Oakland, CA2023
Certified - Resident Care Attendant Program
Camosun College
Victoria British Columbia2001
Certified - Home Care Attendant
Camosun College
Victoria British Columbia2001
Certified - Mental Health Worker Program
Seven Oaks Mental Health Facility
Victoria British Columbia2001
Skills
- Emergency Response and Assessment
- Crisis Prevention Intervention
- Emergency Patient Triage
- Psychosocial Assessments
Certification
NREMT Licensed - Project Heartbeat Oakland, CA - 2023
BLS Certified - Project Heartbeat Oakland, CA - 2023
Violence Prevention -Nanaimo B.C Canada last updated in 2020
Respectful Workplace - Nanaimo B.C, Canada - 2019
Motivational Interviewing - Nanaimo B.C, Canada - 2018
Trauma Informed Practice - Nanaimo B.C, Canada - 2018
Suicide Risk Management ( ASIST) - Nanaimo B.C, Canada - 2017
Timeline
FACILITIES MAINTENANCE
Grassroots CrossFit
01.2022 - Current
ADDICTIONS WORKER
Vancouver Island Health Authority
01.2013 - 01.2018
MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTIONS WORKER
Vancouver Island Health Authority
01.2012 - 01.2021
MENTAL HEALTH WORKER
Greenridge Place
01.2002 - 01.2012
Licensed - EMT
Project Heartbeat
Certified - Resident Care Attendant Program
Camosun College
Certified - Home Care Attendant
Camosun College
Certified - Mental Health Worker Program
Seven Oaks Mental Health Facility