Avery Robertson
Sarnia,Canada
Summary
Results-driven support professional prepared for impactful roles in direct care environments. Proven ability to enhance clients' quality of life through tailored support and effective daily management. Known for strong collaboration and adaptability, ensuring seamless team operations and consistent quality outcomes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Summer Student Coordinator
Aamjiwnaang First Nation
04.2025 - Current
- Answered and made calls, scheduled appointments and maintained records and files.
- Assisted in the planning and execution of hiring process and orientation programs for new students, ensuring a smooth transition into the workplace.
- Created safe, multicultural environment welcoming to all individuals and groups.
- Assisted in administrative processes for a more organized and effective office environment.
- Collaborated with other departments to create cross-functional initiatives for greater student involvement.
- Coordinated training sessions for students, ensuring consistent understanding of policies and procedures across the team.
- Established clear expectations for behavior within supervised spaces leading to an increase in quality interactions amongst peers.
Direct support professional
Lambton county developmental services
01.2024 - Current
- Provide support to individuals with developmental disabilities in all aspects of daily living.
- Provide support in home and within individuals communities
- Understanding and providing these supports in accordance to the persons individual support plan
- Assistance in fostering independence and personal growth of supported individuals
- Anticipate opportunities for people supported to foster community connections through employment, volunteering, leisure and natural supports; assists to pursue opportunities as directed by the person
- Assist in the planning of and participation in activities as outlined in each persons individual support plan
- Administers medication in accordance with Medication Administration Policies and Procedures and direction of the direct support coordinator
Personal shopper
Superstore
10.2022 - 08.2024
- Collect groceries for customers
- Delivers groceries
- Responsible for merchandising products and organizing shelves
- Utilizing point of sales system for cash handling
- Providing quality customer service
Camp Counsellor (seasonal)
Aamjiwnaang First Nation
07.2021 - 08.2023
- Planning and implementing activities for school-aged children
- Maintaining safety of program participants
- Collaborating with other camp counsellors to facilitate events
Residence Service Representative
Lambton College – Campus Living Centre
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Communicating with residents via phone and email
- Receiving and processing payments for resident fees
- Maintaining record of students accessing services
- Assisting
Seasonal Sales Associate
Toys R Us
10.2021 - 12.2021
- Responsible for merchandising product and organizing shelves
- Utilizing point of sales system for cash handling
- Ensuring quality customer service is delivered
Newspaper Delivery
Sarnia Observer
07.2017 - 08.2021
- Delivering newspaper and flyers on daily and weekly basis
- Ensuring timely delivery of materials
Program Assistant
Skate Sarnia
09.2015 - 04.2021
- Promoting safety and supervision of children ages 3-13
- Supporting professional coaches while running group sessions
- Providing instruction to participants to teach basic figure skating skills
Education
Social Service Worker Diploma -
First Nations Technical Institute
12-2026
OSSD -
Great Lakes Secondary School
06.2022
Skills
- Confident working in fast paced environments
- Ability to work in both a team environment and independently
- Maintaining patience and positivity
- Organizational growth
- Leadership qualities
- Client support
Certification
first aid & CPR
Mental Health first aid
non-violent crisis intervention
Timeline
Summer Student Coordinator
Aamjiwnaang First Nation
04.2025 - Current
Direct support professional
Lambton county developmental services
01.2024 - Current
Personal shopper
Superstore
10.2022 - 08.2024
Residence Service Representative
Lambton College – Campus Living Centre
06.2022 - 12.2022
Seasonal Sales Associate
Toys R Us
10.2021 - 12.2021
Camp Counsellor (seasonal)
Aamjiwnaang First Nation
07.2021 - 08.2023
Newspaper Delivery
Sarnia Observer
07.2017 - 08.2021
Program Assistant
Skate Sarnia
09.2015 - 04.2021
Social Service Worker Diploma -
First Nations Technical Institute
OSSD -
Great Lakes Secondary School
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