Communicative Disorders Assistant

• Jan 2018 - Present

Direct Support Professional

• Sep 2016 - Jan 2018

Communication Disorders Assistant

• Feb 2017 - Dec 2017

Rehabilitation Therapist

• Apr 2016 - Dec 2017

Communication Disorders Assistant

• Mar 2014 - Apr 2016

Communication Disorders Assistant

• Jun 2013 - Mar 2014

Temp. Automotive Assembly - Moulding

• Apr 2013 - May 2013

Customer Services Representative

• Nov 2012 - Dec 2012

- Create memorable customer interactions by maintaining a thorough knowledge of the services, stores and events within the Quinte Mall - Sell gift cards and maintain daily balances - Assist in the fullfilment of marketing responsibilities and initiatives - Create memorable customer interactions by maintaining a thorough knowledge of the services, stores and events within the Quinte Mall - Sell gift cards and maintain daily balances - Assist in the fullfilment of marketing responsibilities and initiatives

Communicative Disorders Assistant Student

• Feb 2012 - Mar 2012

- Worked with youth and adults with Acquired Brain Injury and Aphasia, as well as children in the areas of speech, language and fluency- Prepared sessions, developed my tracking/recording and session note writing skills - Observed and ran sessions with CDA mentor and Supervising SLP - Worked with youth and adults with Acquired Brain Injury and Aphasia, as well as children in the areas of speech, language and fluency- Prepared sessions, developed my tracking/recording and session note writing skills - Observed and ran sessions with CDA mentor and Supervising SLP

Communicative Disorders Assistant Student

• Jan 2012 - Feb 2012

- Observed and took part in swallowing screening and aphasia screenings- took part in oral care, meal time observations, as well as, stimulation, fluency, language, dysarthria, and right hemisphere syndrome treatment- Developed great understanding of the importance of working as part of a team; experience shadowing physiotherapy, occupational therapy and radiology - Observed and took part in swallowing screening and aphasia screenings- took part in oral care, meal time observations, as well as, stimulation, fluency, language, dysarthria, and right hemisphere syndrome treatment- Developed great understanding of the importance of working as part of a team; experience shadowing physiotherapy, occupational therapy and radiology

Camp Counsellor

• Jun 2011 - Aug 2011

- Work with individuals with various disabilities; developmental disabilities, as well as acquired disabilities- Planned and participated in activities, while building positive relationships with guests- Helped with personal hygiene, assisted with food preparation and serving.- Ages ranged from 17 to 70 (male and female) - Work with individuals with various disabilities; developmental disabilities, as well as acquired disabilities- Planned and participated in activities, while building positive relationships with guests- Helped with personal hygiene, assisted with food preparation and serving.- Ages ranged from 17 to 70 (male and female)

Cafe Attendant (Volunteer)

• Jan 2011 - Apr 2011

- Prepared food and drink for residents while interacting in a friendly manner- Displayed effective communication techniques pertaining to the individual’s needs- Enhanced the personal well-being and comfort of the residents through casual conversations - Prepared food and drink for residents while interacting in a friendly manner- Displayed effective communication techniques pertaining to the individual’s needs- Enhanced the personal well-being and comfort of the residents through casual conversations

Classroom Assistant (Volunteer)

• Sep 2010 - Dec 2010

- Worked closely with students with various disorders- Reinforced intervention techniques applied by professionals- Displayed a calm and empathetic approach which proved to be proactive as students felt comfortable and willing to persevere with the task at hand - Worked closely with students with various disorders- Reinforced intervention techniques applied by professionals- Displayed a calm and empathetic approach which proved to be proactive as students felt comfortable and willing to persevere with the task at hand

Summer Case Aide Worker; Children Services

• Jun 2010 - Aug 2010

- Supervised access visits between children and parents that incorporated problem-solving skills and the ability to make well-reasoned decisions while taking into consideration all sides of an issue- Provided support to children, as well as guidance and feedback to parents- Demonstrated strong organization skills through successful time management and meeting deadlines - Supervised access visits between children and parents that incorporated problem-solving skills and the ability to make well-reasoned decisions while taking into consideration all sides of an issue- Provided support to children, as well as guidance and feedback to parents- Demonstrated strong organization skills through successful time management and meeting deadlines

Classroom Assistant (Volunteer)

• Sep 2009 - Dec 2009

- Worked closely with a student who displayed behavioural issues during lessons and independent work times.- Demonstrated sensitivity while at the same time holding high expectations for the students to meet.- Displayed a professional and positive attitude towards both students and staff members - Worked closely with a student who displayed behavioural issues during lessons and independent work times.- Demonstrated sensitivity while at the same time holding high expectations for the students to meet.- Displayed a professional and positive attitude towards both students and staff members

Administrative Assistant

• Jul 2009 - Aug 2009

- Assisted in the design, creation and editing of material distributed to clients and potential clients- Maintained files and database information ensuring accuracy of customer information- Interacted with clients and the public to gather information and respond to inquiries - Assisted in the design, creation and editing of material distributed to clients and potential clients- Maintained files and database information ensuring accuracy of customer information- Interacted with clients and the public to gather information and respond to inquiries