Alison Grywul
Regina,SK
Summary
Results-driven youth care worker looking to leverage several years of expertise into a professional role. Flexible and hardworking to monitor and review quality of child and youth services provided. Special talents in befriending and supporting youth in accomplishing specific goals, ambitions and dreams.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Care Worker
Ranch Ehrlo Society
Regina, SK
10.2019 - Current
- Provides support and care to vulnerable persons with behavioural issues, developmental disabilities, complex needs, and mental health disorders
- Resolves conflict in crisis situations by using behavioural management and support methods including life space interviewing, conflict resolution, and crisis management
- Write budget reports, ensures cleanliness, and make sure supplies are stocked
- Teaches participants life skills such as positive interactions, cooking, cleaning, and self-care.
Education Support Professional & Office Assistant
Regina Catholic School Board
Regina, SK
09.2019 - 09.2021
- Collaborated with teachers to provide support and accommodations to maximize learning for all students
- Assisted students with ongoing diagnosed learning disabilities
- Connected students with appropriate resources to support learning
- Conducted clerical duties, filing, answered phone calls, prepared documents, and responded to emails.
Customer Service Representative
Real Canadian Superstore
Regina, SK
06.2018 - 11.2019
- Received and deposit on average of 75 payments per day by cash, check, vouchers, credit cards, and automatic debits
- Issued receipts, refunds, credits, or change due to customers
- Counted money in cash drawers at the beginning of shifts to ensure that amounts are correct and that there is adequate change
- Resolved customer complaints and established or identified prices of goods, services or admission, and tabulated bills using calculators, cash registers, or optical price scanners.
Early Childhood Educator
Bright Beginnings Daycare
Regina, SK
06.2014 - 12.2017
- Planned and implemented a developmentally appropriate and child-centered program—including outdoor activities, small and large group activities, and center-based activities that developed literacy skills, fine and large motor skills, social skills, and support all areas of child development
- Oversaw daily activities to ensure health, safety, and proper supervision—including diapering, toileting, feeding, and sanitation
- Interacted and participated with children to ensure they are engaged in their environment and activities
- Communicated with parents, both orally and in writing, regarding their children’s learnings and needs
- Contributed to the presentation of materials and room arrangements to provide a stimulating environment that supports all areas of child development.
Banquet Server and Prep Cook
Aramark Canada: Turvey Centre and Mosaic Stadium
Regina, SK
05.2011 - 03.2016
- Developed the ability to work in a stressful, fast environment by setting up ballrooms, preparing/serving food, busing, dishwashing, and general clean up
- Finished level 1 of FOODSAFE to properly handle and prepare food
- Acquired a high level of accuracy and commit to hospitality of others.
Education
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Sociology
University of Regina
Regina, SK05.2024
Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Regina, SK12.2018
Skills
- Ability to work in fast paced stressful/crisis environments
- Able to multi-task
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork
- Independence
- Prioritization
- Organization
- Effective communication
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Access
- Sage 50 Automated Accounting
- Mail processing
- Record filing
- Billing
- Keying speed
References
- Mark Roberts, Family Treatment Leader, Ranch Ehrlo Society, (306) 737-6398
- Laura Logan, Unit Manager, Ranch Ehrlo Society, (306) 551-7583
- Tracey Fuchs, Principal, Regina Catholic School Board, (306) 537-4686
Timeline
Youth Care Worker
Ranch Ehrlo Society
10.2019 - Current
Education Support Professional & Office Assistant
Regina Catholic School Board
09.2019 - 09.2021
Customer Service Representative
Real Canadian Superstore
06.2018 - 11.2019
Early Childhood Educator
Bright Beginnings Daycare
06.2014 - 12.2017
Banquet Server and Prep Cook
Aramark Canada: Turvey Centre and Mosaic Stadium
05.2011 - 03.2016
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Sociology
University of Regina
Saskatchewan Polytechnic
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