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Alexzandra De Parolis-Bennett

Brampton,ON

Summary

Goal-oriented Child Youth Worker with experience in planning and organizing appropriate youth and community programs. Skillfully assesses mental, physical and emotional requirements of children and young people. Compassionate and warm professional recognized for analyzing situations accurately and effectively. Committed to improving children's behaviour through coping skills and other therapeutic interventions. Dedicated to serving as an advocate and interacting with youth.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Residential Support Worker

Cedar Heights
03.2022 - Current
  • Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs
  • Worked closely with clinical staff to support therapeutic and behavioral plans
  • Engaged with patients and families to provide emotional support and daily living instruction
  • Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses
  • Transported patients to medical, dental, and personal care appointments.

Prime Worker

  • Assisted in identifying and reducing barriers to youth engagement and development.
  • Contributed to development of individualized plans to support youth goal achievement.
  • Created and implemented individualized plans for individual youth.
  • Assisted in conducting needs assessments to identify key areas of service needs.
  • Monitored progress towards service plan goals.
  • Determined needed and relevant interventions based on each client's cognitive abilities and current needs.

On-Call

  • Provided leadership, guidance and support to staff members.
  • Provided crisis intervention and emotional support to youth.
  • Assisted youth in developing problem-solving and communication skills to support stress management.

Menu Planner

  • Developed nutrient-dense recipes and flexible meal templates to meet nutritional objectives.
  • Determined client-specific nutrient and energy requirements, with consideration to specific lifestyles, physiology and medical concerns.
  • Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium, and high protein diets.

Hostess/Server

THE CHEESECAKE FACTORY
12.2017 - 06.2022
  • Welcome guests and maintain an excellent level of customer service when dealing with both inquiries and complaints
  • Working in a fast-paced environment and complete multiple tasks
  • Making sure that the guests experience is an allergy safe environment
  • Regular follow ups with the guests to make sure they are enjoying their meals
  • Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals
  • Promoted desserts, appetizers, and specialty drinks to optimize sales
  • Communicated with hosts, bussers, and kitchen staff to prepare for and serve customers.

Volunteer

SALVATION ARMY WOMEN'S, SHELTER
12.2017 - 05.2018
  • Assisted with Children
  • Organized Rooms
  • Supervised Activities
  • Assisted in the production of care packages

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Child And Youth Care

Humber College
Toronto, ON

High School Diploma -

Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School
Brampton
06.2018

Skills

  • Conflict resolution
  • Critical thinking
  • Excellent work ethic
  • Verbal and Written communication
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Emotional support
  • Adaptability
  • Advocacy
  • Compassion
  • Relationship-Building

Certification

  • Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training (CPI), May 2023
  • CPR and First Aid Certification, May 2023

Timeline

Residential Support Worker

Cedar Heights
03.2022 - Current

Hostess/Server

THE CHEESECAKE FACTORY
12.2017 - 06.2022

Volunteer

SALVATION ARMY WOMEN'S, SHELTER
12.2017 - 05.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Child And Youth Care

Humber College

High School Diploma -

Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School
Alexzandra De Parolis-Bennett