Detail-oriented with highly proficient communication skills and problem solving abilities. Dependable with a flexible schedule to accommodate an on call schedule.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
VOLUNTEER- Sardis Secondary PAC Secretary
Parent Advisory Council
Chilliwack, British Columbia
09.2024 - Current
Create monthly meeting agenda, record and prepare monthly meeting minutes using Microsoft Office applications.
Maintain positive working relationship with fellow PAC Executives, Parents, School staff and Administration
Senior Care Companion
Private Contract
Chilliwack, BC
04.2024 - Current
Accompany LK on errands in the community
Provide companionship through conversation and activities
Complete housekeeping tasks to assist LK with keeping her house clean and organized
Complete basic maintenance as needed and as directed by LK
VOLUNTEER- Vedder Middle PAC Secretary
Parent Advisory Council
Chilliwack, British Columbia
09.2023 - Current
Recorded and prepared monthly meeting minutes using Microsoft Office applications.
Create and implement fundraising campaigns to raise money for PAC projects
Maintain positive working relationship with fellow PAC Executives, Parents, School staff and Administration
Caregiver for My Grampa
Private contract
White Rock, BC
01.2021 - 05.2021
Drove to attend doctor appointments and community activities.
Supported activities of daily living.
Helped with personal needs from exercise to bathing, meals and personal grooming.
Aided with mobility including lifting and transferring.
Childcare for My Niece
Private Contract
Surrey, BC
02.2017 - 05.2021
Assisted child in development of social, communication and problem-solving skills.
Organized and planned age-appropriate reading, crafts, music, free play, outside play and learning and developmental activities.
Maintained safe, healthy and comfortable childcare environment.
VOLUNTEER as Parent Advisory Council President
Cambridge Elementary
Surrey , BC
09.2016 - 06.2020
Created and maintained professional relationships between parents, teachers, Administrators and community members by cohesively discussing ways to resolve problems affecting students and families.
Developed a balanced budget to use for school programs and events.
Brought in more than $80,000 in fundraising dollars to build a playground addition.
Worked successfully with diverse group of parents to organize and accomplish fundraising goals.
Organized and executed event planning (school dances, school events) through meetings, walk-throughs and day-of execution.
Organized bi weekly hot lunch meals through collaboration with outside food vendors, behind the scenes ordering processes and day of delivery to classrooms
VOLUNTEER as Girl Guide Leader
Girl Guides
Surrey, BC
09.2017 - 06.2019
Planned, organized, facilitated and promoted diverse recreational programs.
Promoted fun, safe and inclusive environment for a diverse group of girls aged 7-9
Developed events and programs in consideration of needs, abilities and interests of participants.
Established, identified and assessed event goals and intended outcomes.
Community Support Manager
Spectrum Society for Community Living
Vancouver, BC
01.2005 - 07.2012
Assisted with training of new employees, offering constructive feedback on completion of job tasks.
Developed and incorporated community-based activities to meet the needs of the folks we supported.
Enabled each member of staff to receive development opportunities by implementing workshops, seminars and regular training.
Organized staff schedules and assignments to maximize efficiency and to meet the individual needs of the folks we supported.
Community Support Worker
Spectrum Society for Community Living
Vancouver, BC
01.2002 - 01.2005
Supervised community outings, enabling clients to achieve maximum personal independence.
Followed and evaluated individualized support care plans to increase personal development.
Lifted, moved and adjusted clients to ambulate individuals for diverse needs.
Administered medication and tracking it on daily MAR.
Assisted with development of daily living, communication and social skills
Education
Community Support Diploma - Community Support And Education Assistant
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Langley, BC
06.2003
Community Support And Education Assistant
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Langley, BC
06.2001
Skills
Dependable and Responsible
Class 4 Unrestricted license
Flexible Schedule
Time Management
Strong Verbal and Written Communication
Critical Thinking
Team Collaboration
Decision Making
Respectful and Compassionate
Timeline
VOLUNTEER- Sardis Secondary PAC Secretary
Parent Advisory Council
09.2024 - Current
Senior Care Companion
Private Contract
04.2024 - Current
VOLUNTEER- Vedder Middle PAC Secretary
Parent Advisory Council
09.2023 - Current
Caregiver for My Grampa
Private contract
01.2021 - 05.2021
VOLUNTEER as Girl Guide Leader
Girl Guides
09.2017 - 06.2019
Childcare for My Niece
Private Contract
02.2017 - 05.2021
VOLUNTEER as Parent Advisory Council President
Cambridge Elementary
09.2016 - 06.2020
Community Support Manager
Spectrum Society for Community Living
01.2005 - 07.2012
Community Support Worker
Spectrum Society for Community Living
01.2002 - 01.2005
Community Support Diploma - Community Support And Education Assistant