Jennifer Carpenter, Rssw
About Jennifer Carpenter, Rssw
Jennifer Carpenter is a COVID-19 Case Manager at the Ontario Ministry of Health, with a background in psychology and social work. She has held various roles in health and customer service sectors, including support work and admissions coordination at Hope Place Centres.
Current Role as COVID-19 Case Manager
Jennifer Carpenter currently serves as a COVID-19 Case Manager at the Ontario Ministry of Health. In this role, she is responsible for escalating high-priority setting exposures and unreachable COVID-19 cases to the appropriate Public Health Unit. Her work involves clinical documentation of COVID-19 symptoms, vaccination status, and exposures, contributing to the management of public health during the pandemic.
Professional Experience in Health Services
Jennifer has a diverse background in health services. She worked at Hope Place Centres in various roles, including Support Worker, Admissions Coordinator, and Overnight Attendant from 2019 to 2021. Her experience at The Women's Centre of Halton as a Practicum Student in 2018 and at The Psychology Foundation of Canada as a Placement Student in 2016 further solidified her expertise in mental health and support services.
Educational Background in Psychology and Social Work
Jennifer studied at the University of Guelph-Humber, where she earned a Bachelor of Applied Science in Psychology from 2013 to 2017. She also pursued further education at Humber College, obtaining a College Graduate Certificate in Addictions and Mental Health in 2018. Currently, she is studying at McMaster University, working towards a Bachelor of Social Work, expected to complete in 2024.
Previous Work Experience
Jennifer has held various positions in retail and customer service, including roles as a Sales Associate and Cashier at Canadian Tire Corporation from 2011 to 2015, and as a Sales Associate at Cinema 1 in 2017. She also worked as a Hostess at Stone House Restaurant from 2017 to 2019. These experiences have contributed to her strong interpersonal and customer service skills.