Shasta Arvin
Portland
Summary
I'm dependable, reliable, a self starter, punctual.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
2001
2001
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cook Shift Leader
Recovery Works Northwest. Medication-Assisted Treatment & Therapy for Opioid Addiction
Portland
04.2024 - Current
- Prepared meals following dietary guidelines for patients in treatment programs.
- Maintained inventory of food supplies and ordered necessary ingredients regularly.
- Implemented health and safety standards to uphold a clean kitchen environment.
- Monitored food quality and presentation to meet organizational standards consistently.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of menu items, ingredients, and recipes.
- Organized the work area for efficient functioning during shifts.
Detox Technician
Recovery Works Northwest. Medication-Assisted Treatment & Therapy for Opioid Addiction
Portland
04.2024 - Current
- Assisted patients in understanding their treatment plan.
- Conducted intake assessments to determine individual patient needs and treatment suitability.
- Provided crisis intervention services when necessary.
- Encouraged positive lifestyle changes through education and support groups.
- Monitored clients to help maintain optimal security and safety requirements.
- Reinforced required personal hygiene requirements to support facility standards.
- Provided emotional support to patients during the process of detoxification.
- Assisted with intakes, initial assessments and data entry.
- Educated patients on the risks and benefits of continuing with treatment or stopping substance use.
- Work closely with the PA's and nurses on duty.
- Answer phones, scheduled patients for intake.
- Provided a safe, comfortable space.
- Provided an ear when needed.
Education
GED
Salem, ORSkills
Many years of lived experience in addiction, and mental health battles, and a few years in sobriety, I just celebrated my 3 years
- Crisis intervention
- Client assessment
- Patient education
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Emotional support
- Conflict resolution
Certification
- Peer support specialist certificate from MCHBO.
Timeline
Cook Shift Leader
Recovery Works Northwest. Medication-Assisted Treatment & Therapy for Opioid Addiction
04.2024 - Current
Detox Technician
Recovery Works Northwest. Medication-Assisted Treatment & Therapy for Opioid Addiction
04.2024 - Current
GED