Sonia Frances-Joy Foote
Peer Support Specialist
Auckland,Auckland
Summary
Passionate about service, experienced in diversity. Trained in Peer Support and Peer Lead Perspectives. Organized and dependable, with a positive attitude. Ready to take on extra responsibilities to help the team.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Group Facilitator
Gracegate Centre
03.2023 - Current
- Provide Ahurutanga with a safe, comforting, and inviting environment for Tangata Whai Ora.
- We are developing an open rapport with Tangata Whai Ora, encouraging the sharing of questions and concerns.
- WRAP was initially developed by Mary Ellen Copeland and a group of mental health service users who wanted to work on their recovery. It is a tool with which you can get more control over your problems.
- Educated in various techniques and skills to better understand people from diverse walks of life and cultures.
- Developed and implemented organizational systems to better manage training documentation and progress reporting.
- I used diverse teaching materials and motivational approaches to reduce learning gaps and instruct students.
- Identified areas in need of improvement and implemented solutions.
Foster Volunteer
Saving Hope Foundation
05.2020 - Current
- I assisted with special events and programs.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- I used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- I supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organisation and planning.
- One-on-one dog training, behavioural training.
- My strengths are organisational skills, decluttering and cleaning.
Admin/Data Entry
Pacific Alpacas
01.2018 - Current
- Audited production reports, tracking data entry and processing errors.
- Organized and updated databases, records and other information resources.
- Developed internal requirements and standards to minimize regulatory risks and liability across programs.
- Collecting and Pressing Fibre
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management
Canine Adoption Volunteer
Hobsonville SPCA
10.2019 - 03.2021
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- I used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- I communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events.
- Represented the organization positively and professionally while providing the community with much-needed services.
- I have participated in volunteer orientations and training sessions to learn about organizational changes and mission updates.
- Cleaned and sanitized cages and living areas to promote health and wellbeing
Dental Assistant
Titirangi Dental Centre
08.2009 - 03.2017
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prepare for following patients and maintain health and safety practices.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office settings and patient safety.
- I have successfully assisted dentists by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for numerous procedures daily.
- I assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handling appropriate procedure tools and supplies.
- Made preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts.
- I entered patient data into computer systems, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high accuracy.
- I performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endodontic procedures, and oral surgery.
- Orthodontic auxiliary for Orthodontic treatments.
- I monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
Dental Assistant
Green Bay Dental Centre
10.2000 - 08.2009
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
- Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Training of new dental assistance, guided by NZDA requirements.
Education
Certificate IV - Mental Health Services
Te Wananga O Aotearoa
New Zealand, Auckland, Henderson11.2023
Level V - Mental Health Services
Massey University
Albany, NZ11.2022
Certificate III - Mental Health Services
R.I. International
Manakau, NZ05.2020
Level III - Mental Health Services
R.I. International
Manakau, NZ05.2020
Certificate III - Mental Health Services
R.I. International
Manakau04.2020
Certificate III - Mental Health Services
R.I. International
Manakau, NZ02.2020
Certificate II - Mental Health Services
R.I. International
Manakau, NZ01.2020
Certificate I - Mental Health Services
Innercity Women’s Group
Grey Lynn, NZ05.2018
Certificate I - Mental Health Services
Innercity Women’s Group
Grey Lynn, NZ12.2017
Certificate I - Mental Health Services
Innercity Women’s Group
Grey Lynn, NZ09.2017
Level IV - Health Aide
Emcare
Auckland, NZ04.2016
Certificate I - Dental Assisting
Henry Schein
Auckland, NZ11.2015
Certificate II - Dental Assisting
Oral Tech
Auckland, NZ03.2014
Certificate II - Dental Assisting
NZ Dental Association
Auckland, NZ10.2003
Skills
- Work well within team and individual settings
- Task-orientated, analytical and critical thinking
- Quick learner with a strong willingness to learn
- Works well under pressure, is highly motivated and possesses a positive attitude
- Advocacy
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Negotiation management
- Conflict mediation and resolution
- Effective communication
- Creative thinking and problem-solving
- Collaboration
- Organizational skills
- Active listening
- Nonverbal communication
- Facilitation techniques
- Goal Setting
- Emotional intelligence
Written Referees
Dr Jason Ng, Millwater Dental Centre, Unit 21 Millwater Central, 175 Millwater Parkway, Silverdale 0990
Ph: 09 927 1518 Mob: 021 189 9115
Dr Bruce Perrett (BDS) Otago, Green Bay Dental Centre, 70 Godley Road, Green Bay 0604, Auckland
Ph: 09 827 4067 Mob: 021 181 5617
Matthew MacMillian Q.S.M J.P Auckland District RSA, President Titirangi RSA (Former
Ph: 09 817 6415 Mob: 027 286 0536
References
- Dr Anna Robinson, Meadowbank Dental, 93 St Johns Road, Saint Johns, Auckland, 1072,
Ph: 09 528 3146 Mob: 021 243 3030
- Michelle Sarkar, University Facilitator
Mob: 021 347 591
Hobbies and Interests
- Fitness - Bush walks, tramping, soccer
- Volunteering with Saving Hope Foundation
- Volunteering with Gracegate Centre
- Cooking and baking
Timeline
Group Facilitator
Gracegate Centre
03.2023 - Current
Foster Volunteer
Saving Hope Foundation
05.2020 - Current
Canine Adoption Volunteer
Hobsonville SPCA
10.2019 - 03.2021
Admin/Data Entry
Pacific Alpacas
01.2018 - Current
Dental Assistant
Titirangi Dental Centre
08.2009 - 03.2017
Dental Assistant
Green Bay Dental Centre
10.2000 - 08.2009
Certificate IV - Mental Health Services
Te Wananga O Aotearoa
Level V - Mental Health Services
Massey University
Certificate III - Mental Health Services
R.I. International
Level III - Mental Health Services
R.I. International
Certificate III - Mental Health Services
R.I. International
Certificate III - Mental Health Services
R.I. International
Certificate II - Mental Health Services
R.I. International
Certificate I - Mental Health Services
Innercity Women’s Group
Certificate I - Mental Health Services
Innercity Women’s Group
Certificate I - Mental Health Services
Innercity Women’s Group
Level IV - Health Aide
Emcare
Certificate I - Dental Assisting
Henry Schein
Certificate II - Dental Assisting
Oral Tech
Certificate II - Dental Assisting
NZ Dental Association
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