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Education
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Alicia Griko

Nelson

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

Better At Home

Arrow & Slocan Community Services
06.2024 - Current
  • Help seniors with simple non-medical, day-to-day tasks so they can live independently in their own homes and remain connected to their communities
  • Provided basic housekeeping and deep cleaning services once a week and/or every other week to the client basis.
  • Worked effectively and positively with clients to meet clients cleaning and schedule needs.
  • Followed safety procedures when cleaning and when handling cleaning supplies.

Youth Program Facilitator

Nakusp And Area Youth Network
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Maintain, develop and create spaces and activities for youth that are safe, engaging, and relevant to their interests and the employers goals.
  • Work collaboratively and actively to build community capacity to increase the quality and quantity of programming based on youth input and partnerships with local stakeholders.
  • Strengthen the cohesion of youth in the community by cultivating an environment that fosters youth empowerment and participation.
  • Positively challenge oppressive behavior; encourage cooperation, kindness, and respect for diversity.

Children and Family Support Worker

West Kootenay Vocational Rehabilitation Services
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Plans, carries out and evaluates age-specific activities for children in the home or in
    the community. Develops daily schedules that include indoor/outdoor, active/quiet
    and individual/group activities. Monitors children’s conduct and ensures their safety.
  • Develops individualized and group programs depending on children’s needs.
    Recommends additional services for children to the Program Coordinator.
  • Provides behavioral intervention type support for children to assist in the
    development of their physical, cognitive, emotional and social skills. Reports on
    progress, behaviors of children and other outstanding issues. Maintains required
    records and statistics.
  • Communicates with families about children’s growth and development. Requests
    input from and participation of parents in the development of programs. Confers with
    parents with regard to unusual or problematic issues.

Professional Cleaner

Airbnb
06.2019 - 08.2022
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by meticulously cleaning and sanitizing residential properties.
  • Maintained a high standard of cleanliness for commercial buildings, contributing to improved work environments.
  • Reduced allergens in homes by thoroughly vacuuming carpets and upholstery, improving indoor air quality.
  • Streamlined cleaning processes through the use of eco-friendly products and efficient techniques.

Nakusp Elementary School

Practicum
03.2022 - 06.2022
  • Supported students from grades 1 to 4 within th classroom.
  • Helped students master learning concepts while working one-on-one.
  • Monitored students in classrooms, hallways, and exterior of the building to supervise, enforce rules, and supports other teachers.
  • Promoted positive and healthy behavior's by using positive reinforcement methods.
  • Worked one-on-one with special needs students, while promoting learning through activities and games.

Kootenay Kids Society

Practicum
01.2020 - 04.2020
  • Prepared meals for children.
  • Monitored children for health, behavioral and emotional concerns.
  • Helped maintain children's hygiene.
  • Organized group/family events.
  • Coordinated/taught women's art therapy.
  • Conversed with families and parents.
  • Keep family/child records.

Education

Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work

Thompson River University
Kamloops, BC
04.2024

Diploma in Human Services - Social Work

Selkirk College
Castlegar, BC
04.2021

Skills

  • Ability to collaborate with others, including; colleges, psychologists, social workers, and clients to develop treatment plans or share ideas
  • Demonstrated ability to work with and motivate individuals of different age groups and descents
  • Many skills including; active listening, verbal communication, critical thinking, boundary setting, written communication, self-care, cultural competency, and inner strength
  • Many skills including; active listening, verbal communication, critical thinking, boundary setting, written communication, self-care, cultural competency, and inner strength
  • Many skills including; active listening, verbal communication, critical thinking, boundary setting, written communication, self-care, cultural competency, and inner strength

Timeline

Better At Home

Arrow & Slocan Community Services
06.2024 - Current

Youth Program Facilitator

Nakusp And Area Youth Network
05.2023 - 08.2023

Children and Family Support Worker

West Kootenay Vocational Rehabilitation Services
05.2023 - 08.2023

Nakusp Elementary School

Practicum
03.2022 - 06.2022

Kootenay Kids Society

Practicum
01.2020 - 04.2020

Professional Cleaner

Airbnb
06.2019 - 08.2022

Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work

Thompson River University

Diploma in Human Services - Social Work

Selkirk College
Alicia Griko