MELISA JESSOP
Kingstown
Summary
I hold a Bachelor of Science in Social Work, in the past I have been active in several outreach community programmes, with both these practical and theoretical frameworks makes me an excellent asset for any organization. Also I worked for one year as a social worker in varying capacities.I also have 16 years experience as a Nursing Assistant which I worked.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisor
Juvenile Detention Centre
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Roles:
- -Direct supervision of the programme and project of the Centre
- -Direct supervision of the staff working at the centre
- -Writing monthly report
- -Ensure the juvenile wellbeing and health provided: include visit to the medical doctor, dentist appointment.
- -Ensure the security is adequate for both the juvenile and the staff.
- -writing incident reports on incidents that happen.
- -I collaborate with a team of professionals at the Juvenile centre, including, social worker, clinical psychologist, clinical psychiatrist, teacher and other stakeholders from the Child protection Department.
- Employer: Child Development Division within Ministry of National Mobilization et al
- Contact: 1(784) 450-0395
Nursing Assistant
Ministry of Health
06.2007 - 05.2021
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and equipment.
- Supported nursing staff in administering medications and treatments as directed.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Adapted quickly to dynamic healthcare environments, prioritizing patient needs efficiently.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted a safe and clean environment by maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols and sanitation standards.
- Skillfully operated medical equipment, such as glucose monitors and blood pressure cuffs, ensuring accurate data collection for informed decision-making by healthcare providers.
- Assisted in the training of new Nursing Assistants, sharing knowledge of best practices to improve overall department performance.
- Participated in regular staff meetings to discuss emerging issues within the unit, contributing ideas for quality improvement initiatives.
- Contributed to effective communication between patients and healthcare providers by translating medical jargon into easily understandable language.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide comprehensive patient care.
School Counselor
Mountain View Adventist Academy
09.2018 - 12.2018
- I worked as a school counselor at the Mountain View Adventist Academy Secondary School for one school term which is three months. During my three months there these are the activities I was involved in. School counsellor.
- Role: school counselor at the Mountain View Adventist Academy Secondary School once a week for one school term.
- - counselling (8 hours/ once a week)
- -Assessment and referral
- Contact Number:1 (784) 458-5472
Education
Bachelor of Social Science - Social Work
University of the West Indies Open Campus
01.2018
Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety - undefined
University of the West Indies
01.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate -
Saint Vincent And The Grenadines Nursing School
01.2007
Skills
- Training and mentoring
- Goal oriented
- Staff management
- Customer service
- Decision-making
- Strategic planning
- Team building
- Verbal and written communication
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent communication
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Organizational skills
- Active listening
- Professionalism
- Interpersonal skills
- Reliability
References
- Shirley, John, Business owner, 1(784)454-1659, Fountain
- Stacy, Shoy, Registered Nurse, staciousvc@hotmail.com, 1 (784) 526-5235, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Training
- 1. Child Abuse Reporting and Protocol workshop
- 09/06/2017 – 09/06/2017 Also in 2019
- -Mandatory Reporting
- -UN convention on the Rights of a child
- -Statistics of different types of Child abuse
- -Supporting structures and agencies
- 2. Drug awareness workshop on HIV/AIDS
- 05/05/2018 – 05/05/2018
- -HIV/AIDS medications
- -adherence Versus non-compliance
- -support Groups and accessing aid
- _stigmatization and synthesizing
- 06/07/2018 – 10/07/2018
- 1. To develop policies to guide the development of plans and programmes for the control and prevention of HIV/AIDS and STIs.
- 2. To undertake needs assessments and utilize information to design effective health promotions, disease prevention, prevention and care programmes.
- 3. To establish and maintain linkages with the media, other sectors, institutions and NGOs at the local, regional and international.
INTERNSHIPS
- 2015-2018
- 1. Name of Organization: Family court Location :Kingstown length :160 contact hours ( 5 days
- 8hrs
- 4 weeks)
- 2. Name of Organization: Mental Health Rehabilitation center Location : Temporary location Overland Length :160 contact hours ( 5 days
- 3. Name of Organization: Family Services Department Location: Paul’s Avenue Length:160 contact hours ( 5 days
- 4 weeks) Position:
- 4. Name of Organization: Her Majesty Prison Location: Kingstown Length :160 contact hours ( 5 days
- 4 weeks) Position :
Timeline
Supervisor
Juvenile Detention Centre
01.2025 - 04.2025
School Counselor
Mountain View Adventist Academy
09.2018 - 12.2018
Nursing Assistant
Ministry of Health
06.2007 - 05.2021
Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety - undefined
University of the West Indies
Bachelor of Social Science - Social Work
University of the West Indies Open Campus
Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate -
Saint Vincent And The Grenadines Nursing School
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