Benedict Makwarimba Email & Phone Number

New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada

• Assists the Residential Services Manager with the day-to-day management and supervision of Stevenson House• In conjunction with the Residential Services Manager, participates in the hiring, orientating, training, evaluating, and disciplining of staff performance• Provides direction, support and leadership to employees through individual coaching and daily observation• Oversees the scheduling of staff and the reconciling of hours, responsible for on-call schedule (sick time, vacation, etc.)• Ensures policies, standards and procedures are being consistently followed• Contributes to the ongoing development of the Stevenson House Policy and Procedures Manual, Employee Handbook, and Employee Orientation Manual• Reviews client files and oversees process of investigating and approving or denying client extension requests• Liaises with community resources and encourages community involvement in programs• Member of local committees and working groups relative to Stevenson House initiatives• Provides statistical and evaluative information to management levels when required• Oversees the care and safety of clients in conjunction with Residential Services Manager

New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada

• Working in a shelter with men and helping them meet their life goals• Providing crisis and ongoing supportive care, case work and referral services to individuals and/or their families• Supporting, advocating for, and refer neighbours/families in helping empower them to become more self-sufficient and help them re-integrate into the greater community.• Providing spiritual care and use every opportunity to pray with and share the Gospel of Jesus Christ with clients/families, enabling them to become part of the Body of Christ.• Conducting initial intake assessments (including evaluation of client/family protection issues), determining immediate needs and supports required by the individual.• Through crisis and ongoing empathetic, supportive counselling, assist individuals in determining appropriate and mutually agreed upon goal achievement processes; facilitate effective problem-solving behaviours.• Providing a variety of casework duties, including analysis of data, progress reports, statistical recordings, formulation of plans and implementation of plans, consistent with program policies.• Participating in case management meetings for the benefit of individuals served.

Langley, British Columbia, Canada

• Providing emotional support and a listening ear to individuals facing personal challenges, such as homelessness, addiction, or mental health issues• Advocate on behalf of clients to ensure they have access to necessary resources, such as housing, food, clothing, healthcare, and social services• Providing immediate assistance and support during crisis situations, such as emergencies, mental health crises, or substance abuse relapses• Enforcing rules and policies as necessary to maintain a safe environment• Maintaining accurate and confidential records of client interactions and progress

Langley, British Columbia, Canada

• Tested Visitors for COVID using rapid tests before entering the senior home• Cleaned rooms, swept floors, collected and folded laundry• Used an auto scrubbing and a swing machine to deep clean rooms and floors

Langley, British Columbia, Canada

• Created and curated content for media communication platforms• Researched and provided information on resources that can be useful for athletes in terms of mental health, academics, and athletics• Made posters for different opportunities including employment and job opportunities on and off campus for athletes• Conducted surveys to find out how the department can improve towards catering to student athletes' needs

British Columbia, Canada

• Analyzed Alpha Ministries’ target audiences and created campaigns based on their needs• Created Alpha Ministries positioning graph and strategy to help visually represent where the brand was in the market in relation to competitors• Assessed Alpha’s key performance indicators for sales, website, and social media which helped see the percentage of website visitors.• Created an action plan including brand and promotional strategies for the launch of the new Life Shared series

Langley, British Columbia, Canada

• Created new designs and coming up with new ideas to help promote mason jar products to eco-friendly consumers • Performed surveys and conducted in-person interviews to collect data for research• Presented our research to the Mason Jar Merchant manager

Langley, British Columbia, Canada

• Working with clients with physical, vocational, recreational, social, emotional, and daily life skill development• Personal care including bathing, dressing, grooming, and washroom care•Giving medication and meal preparation

South Surrey, British Columbia, Canada

• Cleaned common areas, personal rooms, washrooms, and elevators, to make sure the place was clean for the morning staff• Kept the building safe by performing property checks to make sure the building was safe during the night• Helped the care aid when emergencies happened by waiting for the ambulance and assisting the paramedics when they arrive

Langley, British Columbia, Canada

• Stocked shelves by replenishing store shelves and ensuring that products are well-organized and neatly displayed• Received shipments and assisted forklift drivers with received shipments of new products, checking them for accuracy, and ensuring they were properly stored in the stockroom or on the sales floor

Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada

• Cleaned rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, locker rooms, and other work areas so that health standards are met• Cleaned rugs, carpets, and upholstered furniture, and used necessary machines to keep the building clean• Assisted students with their daily lives to make their university experience memorable as a resident advisor

Corporate Communication, Business/Corporate Communications

Activities and Societies: Student athlete varsity track and field and rugby. Student leader for commuter collegium

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Business/Corporate Communications

Activities and Societies: Resident Advisor for Thompson Rivers Residence