Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Volunteer Experience
Certification
Timeline
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Ally Neil

Paris,ON

Summary

A highly motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Program Counselor

Community Living Cambridge
Cambridge, Ontario
09.2024 - Current
  • Provided guidance, advice, and support to participants in achieving their goals.
  • Monitored progress of participants to ensure successful completion of program objectives.
  • Organized activities that promoted socialization, communication, problem-solving skills, and healthy lifestyles.
  • Encouraged positive behaviors among peers by recognizing achievements and providing rewards accordingly.
  • Initiated strategies aimed at developing life skills such as time management, organizational techniques, job readiness training.
  • Maintained communication with parents and guardians regarding the progress of their child's development.
  • Actively listened to concerns expressed by individuals in order to identify underlying issues quickly and efficiently.
  • Guided clients in developing skills or strategies for dealing with problems.
  • Take care of individual's finances

Residential Aide

Community Living Cambridge
Cambridge, ON
12.2022 - 09.2024
  • Administered medications according to established procedures and kept detailed records of medication administration.
  • Developed positive relationships with residents by demonstrating respect for their needs and preferences.
  • Provided emotional support and encouragement to residents facing physical or mental challenges.
  • Encouraged independence among residents through assisting them in developing self-care skills.
  • Planned optimal meals based on established nutritional plans.
  • Participated in team meetings with other residential aides discussing resident care plans.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of emergency protocols such as fire drills, evacuation plans., and ensured that they are followed correctly.
  • Transported residents to appointments or other destinations.
  • Ensured the safety of residents by monitoring their behavior, responding promptly to requests for assistance, and providing a safe environment.
  • Conducted housekeeping duties including cleaning rooms, changing bed linens, and doing laundry.

Other Current Job Descriptions:

Medication Counsellor

  • Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
  • Demonstrating correct procedures
  • Updating Medication documents
  • Ordering Medications

Health and Safety Representative

  • Conducted regular safety inspections of the workplace to identify potential hazards and report findings to management.
  • Investigated incidents or complaints related to health and safety issues.
  • Maintained records relating to accidents, injuries, illnesses, dangerous occurrences and other related issues.
  • Carried out regular audits of fire alarms, extinguishers, and first aid kits.
  • Maintained and updated emergency response plans or procedures.
  • Maintain employee Health and Safety records for training

Day Co-Ordinator

Community Living Cambridge
Cambridge, ON
06.2022 - 12.2022
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
  • Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
  • Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
  • Used mobility devices to transport patients.
  • Administered medications to patients

Store Sales Specialist

Dulux Paints
Cambridge, ON
06.2021 - 08.2022
  • Developed key customer relationships to increase sales.
  • Demonstrated product features to align with customer needs.
  • Stayed up to date on all company products and services to support sales objectives.
  • Educated customers on product features and technical details to highlight benefits.

Sales Associate/Cashier

Urban Planet
Kitchener, ON
02.2021 - 08.2021
  • Assisted with purchases, locating items and signing up for rewards programs.
  • Stocked merchandise and completed sales floor recovery tasks to maintain readiness for new customers.
  • Counted cash at end of shift and prepared bank deposits.
  • Processed customer purchases and returns via cash and credit card.
  • Met all physical requirements with regular standing, lifting and reaching to move heavy boxes and full merchandise racks.

Court Monitor/Event Host

SkyZone
Kitchener, ON
08.2018 - 11.2020
  • Helped participants enjoy activities while ensuring adherence to protocol.
  • Kept the courts and play structures clean and safe
  • Attended all injuries and offered my assistance at all times
  • Took payments and signed all customers in
  • Served food and beverages
  • Made sure the party room was clean and set up

Occasional Babysitter

Family Friends
Cambridge, ON
01.2014 - 09.2020
  • Engaged with children, providing nurturing, safe environments to promote emotional, social and intellectual growth.
  • Helped with bathing, dressing, teeth brushing and diapering to promote healthy personal hygiene and good oral health.
  • Kept environments safe at all times and removed hazards.
  • Read variety of books to children to promote language development skills.

Education

Diploma - Social Service Worker

Confederation College of Applied Arts And Technology
Thunder Bay, ON
04-2022

High School Diploma -

Preston High School
Cambridge, ON
07.2020

Skills

  • Policy adherence
  • Safety enforcement
  • Organized
  • Hard-working
  • Dependability
  • Communication
  • Multitasking
  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Housekeeping Duties
  • Emotional Support
  • Meal Preparation
  • Privacy and confidentiality
  • Medication Administration

Volunteer Experience

Santa Parade (2017)

  • Responsibility
  • Teamwork
  • Organization
  • Counting People who attended the parade

Charity Fundraiser (2017)

  • Asking questions
  • Explaining what we are funding for

Semex (2016-2021)

  • Cane making
  • Assembly work

House Of Friendship (September 2021 - December 2021)

  • Currently volunteering in the Neighborhood Food Program
  • Talking to families and individual's
  • Working with people that have mental health issues, Cultural difference, disabilities
  • serves more than 400 households a week

Certification

First Aid & CPR/AED level C - issued August 4, 2021

Safe Management Group - Issued January 31, 2024

Mental Health, Mindfulness, and Self-care - issued March 12, 2024

Timeline

Program Counselor

Community Living Cambridge
09.2024 - Current

Residential Aide

Community Living Cambridge
12.2022 - 09.2024

Day Co-Ordinator

Community Living Cambridge
06.2022 - 12.2022

Store Sales Specialist

Dulux Paints
06.2021 - 08.2022

Sales Associate/Cashier

Urban Planet
02.2021 - 08.2021

Court Monitor/Event Host

SkyZone
08.2018 - 11.2020

Occasional Babysitter

Family Friends
01.2014 - 09.2020

Diploma - Social Service Worker

Confederation College of Applied Arts And Technology

High School Diploma -

Preston High School
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