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Austen Piercy

Burnaby

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

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Behaviour Support Worker

Arcus Community Resources
02.2016 - Current
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Practicum Student

Gilpin Elementary School
10.2023 - 12.2023
  • Enhanced practicum experience by collaborating with multidisciplinary team members and integrating their feedback.
  • Developed client rapport through empathetic listening and effective communication, contributing to positive therapeutic outcomes.
  • Contributed to the improvement of treatment plans by incorporating evidence-based interventions and individual client needs.

Practicum Student

Fraser Health Authority
01.2023 - 04.2023
  • Participated in weekly supervision meetings, allowing for self-reflection and professional growth as a therapist in training.
  • Gained proficiency in various therapeutic modalities through hands-on application during practicum placement.
  • Collaborated closely with supervisors to discuss case progressions, receive guidance on best practices, and ensure ethical decision making.
  • Adhered strictly to confidentiality guidelines and HIPAA regulations in order to protect client privacy rights at all times.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Music Therapy

Capilano University
North Vancouver, BC
04.2024

Associate of Arts - Foundations of Music Therapy

Douglas College
New Westminster, BC
04.2022

Intro To Commercial/Jazz Music Certificate - Music

Humber College
Toronto, ON
04.2019

Skills

  • PPE use
  • MS Office
  • Critical Thinking
  • Quality Assurance
  • Active Listening
  • Relationship Building
  • Problem-Solving
  • Social Perceptiveness

Musicianship

Voice- I have been singing my 

whole life in many different styles

 and have had a cumulative 3 years 

of professional voice lessons.

Guitar- I am a self taught guitarist 

of 10 years who learned to 

play mostly in the rock and roll 

style but have been branching

 out to others for the past few years. 

Piano- I have started playing

 piano in the last few years and 

have had a lot of fun in the process.

Timeline

Practicum Student

Gilpin Elementary School
10.2023 - 12.2023

Practicum Student

Fraser Health Authority
01.2023 - 04.2023

Behaviour Support Worker

Arcus Community Resources
02.2016 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Music Therapy

Capilano University

Associate of Arts - Foundations of Music Therapy

Douglas College

Intro To Commercial/Jazz Music Certificate - Music

Humber College
Austen Piercy