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Anna Penny

Glace bay

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Support Worker

Almost Home Transitional Housing Program (Casual)
06.2025 - Current
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Helped clients manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
  • Developed strong rapport with clients by consistently demonstrating respect, understanding, and genuine concern for their wellbeing.
  • Promoted independence among clients through skill-building exercises and goal-setting initiatives.

Camp Coordinator

Every Woman's Centre (Term)
05.2025 - Current
  • Monitored camper behavior during activities, effectively handling difficult situations and encouraging positive behavior.
  • Supervised, guided and assisted students during crafts, art projects, games and other activities to provide developmental stimulation.
  • Created interesting and educational lesson plans and implemented activities while engaging with children.
  • Maintained camper files, properly storing and maintaining personal information.
  • Trained new staff members on best practices for working with children in a summer camp setting, ensuring consistent quality across all roles.

Support Worker

Autism Nova Scotia
06.2024 - 06.2025
  • Improved daily living activities for individuals with autism through personalized skill development plans.
  • Supported clients'' emotional well-being by creating a positive and nurturing environment tailored to their needs.
  • Evaluated client progress regularly, adapting individualized programs as needed for optimal results.
  • Managed crisis situations effectively, ensuring the safety of both staff members and clients during incidents involving aggressive or self-injurious behaviors.

Sales Associate

Winners/Homesense
10.2020 - 06.2025
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Cape Breton University
Sydney, NS
05-2026

High School Diploma -

Glace Bay High School
Glace Bay, NS
06.2022

Skills

  • Comfortable supporting people with diverse needs
  • Strong problem-solving skills and flexible to changes
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Crisis management
  • Positive attitude and excited to learn
  • Behavioral support

Timeline

Support Worker

Almost Home Transitional Housing Program (Casual)
06.2025 - Current

Camp Coordinator

Every Woman's Centre (Term)
05.2025 - Current

Support Worker

Autism Nova Scotia
06.2024 - 06.2025

Sales Associate

Winners/Homesense
10.2020 - 06.2025

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Cape Breton University

High School Diploma -

Glace Bay High School

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