Kendra Melanson, Msw, Rsw Email & Phone Number

Kitchener, Ontario, Canada

Working primarily with the Extraordinary Needs Program providing assistance with activities of daily living as well as supporting clients through interpersonal and mental health crises.

Stratford, Ontario, Canada

Acted as the primary social worker for the Telemetry and Integrated Stroke Unit, liaising with medical and allied health teams for holistic patient treatment and safe disposition plans. Supported patients and their loved ones using a strengths-based and solutions-focused approach.

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Supported residents with ongoing mental health and addiction concerns in a transitional shelter setting. Promoted wellness through the development and execution of psychoeducational workshops on coping skills, and self-care for individuals experiencing homelessness.

London, Ontario, Canada

Created a program charter with mission, vision, objective statements, and key performance indicators. Provided supportive and strengths-based solutions-focused brief therapy and wellness checks for tenants during the COVID-19 pandemic. Maintained proper clinical documentation on a secure online database using the SOAP note template.

Kitchener, Ontario, Canada

Developed inclusive programming and supervised a safe recreation program for youth ages 12-17 while promoting staff development through task delegation and performance evaluation. Managed a cash float and prepared weekly budget summary reports.

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Supervised the day-to-day operations of residence front desk services through monitoring of shift logs, emails, and being on-call support for staff. Developed and implemented team meetings that encouraged professional development. Ensured excellent customer service through offering campus and city-related information and resources to residents and guests.

Supported the Public Health and Long Term Care programs through the interviewing, placement, and management of volunteers from around the Peel Region.

Hamilton, On

Wrote governance policies to initiate the amalgamation of two charitable organisations into a singular foundation which would support individuals living with schizophrenia and their families.

Waterloo

Provided excellent customer service and provided knowledge of the University of Waterloo and surrounding community with residents and other customers.

Supported and participated in the planning and implementation of signature and presidential University of Waterloo events and acted as an ambassador for the University through partnership building with various on-campus, government, and community members

Kampala, Uganda

Assisted numerous clinical and community programs for clients living with HIV/AIDS, including laboratory tests, outreach clinic, and pharmacy.

Waterloo, On

Acted as a liaison with prospective students, parents, and applicants at recruitment initiatives, managed volunteers for events, and developed student engagement activities.

Waterloo, Ontario

Directed both large (60-100) and small scale (10-15) group activities for campers ages 5-13, accommodating individual needs when required. Collaborated with colleagues to improve day-to-day program delivery and development of activities.

Waterloo, Ontario

Provided excellent supervision of children ages 5-13 through the facilitation of small scale (10-15) group activities.

Master'S Degree, Social Work

Bachelor Of Public Health, Applied Health Sciences

Activities and Societies: Peer Health Education Team (Highway to Health), Applied Health Sciences Ambassador, Applied Health Sciences.

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: School musical, Skills Canada: Regional and Provincial Competitions, LINK CrewGraduated as an Ontario Scholar.