Cassidy Anderson
Saskatoon,SK
Summary
I am applying for a casual or part-time position with your team because your mission and vision aligns with my values and experience. As you’ll see from my resume, what motivates me is working for organizations, like yours, that serve a higher purpose and aim to alleviate community stress.
I would love to bring my skills and experience to get involved with your team and program. In addition to my years of experience and education with the University of Regina Faculty of Social Work, I have strong interpersonal and communication skills that allow me to adapt to any group or situations. Abilities in time management, empathetic listening, and cultural humility, supported by ongoing self-reflection have also helped me to build working relationships and achieve meaningful change.
As I enter the world of social work, I hope to continue examining social issues and listening to those that are willing to share. The power of storytelling lives on. I have began the journey of self reflection to understand my privilege in the world. Acknowledging positionality has been a valuable lesson as I unearth social issues and how the affect the community of Saskatoon and surrounding areas. I am indulged in learning more about the history of colonization and hope to work within Indigenous communities to discuss acts of reconciliation and healing.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Case Aid
Government of Saskatchewan, Ministry of Social Services
2023.05 - 2023.08
- Assistant Case Aid role including working with parents and youth to always ensure safe caregiving and work towards reunification of families
- Operational tasks with Child Protection Workers included creating safety agreements, risk assessments, child and caregiver strengths and needs, and case planning
- Utilizing community organizations such as Prairie Harm Reducation, Mobile Crisis, and Saskatchewan Health Association to support and plan around parents and youth involved with the Ministry of Social Services
- Acknowledging individual needs related to cultural loss due to historical and contemporary forms of colonization.
Server/Bartender
Earls Kitchen + Bar
2021.08 - 2023.06
- Employment at Earls has created investments in communication and time-management skills
- Duties include greeting customers, assisting with seating requests and arrangements as needed, ensuring guest enjoy their experience, accommodating requests for dietary restrictions by acting as a liaison between customers and kitchen staff, and upkeeping a clean and sanitary workplace
- Growing responsibilities led to hosting events, assist in menu changes, and working alongside many different employees.
Agronomy Student
Co-op Agronomy Center
2020.05 - 2022.08
- Supporting agricultural producers as they suffer from drought, fertilizer and chemical inflation, high-stress and risk employment
- Assisted clients and worked in crop production acting as a liaison of communication between farmers and agronomist.
Education
Bachelor of Social Work -
University of Regina
Saskatoon, SK05.2024
Skills
- Abuse Investigation
- Community Reintegration
- Crisis Intervention
- Violence Prevention
- Wellness Checks
- Risk Determination
- Home Environment Assessment
- Case Management
Certification
ASIST Suicide Intervention- February 2023
Trauma Informed Care, Oaks Mental Health- February 2023
Mental Health First Aid- March 2023
CPR, AED, and First Aid- August 2023
Volunteer Work
Sherbrooke Community Centre: Practicum I- September-December 2023
-Assisted staff with daily community programming delivered to 263 residents of various needs
-Resident directed care involved holistic and communal values while caring for people living with cognitive challenges.
-Explored various structures of care including the Eden Alternative to elder care
Open Doors Society Regina September 2021-January 2022
-Taught English as an Additional Language to Immigrants
Hopes Home Child Care Centre September 2020- February 2021
-Assess medical and cognitive milestones within children aged 12 months - 3 years.
-Collaborated with medical personnel, caregivers, and other staff to create a safe environment for children with atypical behaviours and medical needs.
Whispering Pine Place Nursing Home
-Organized activities and programming that eases social isolation while acknowledging concepts of aging and declination of health and wellness.
-Engage with various age groups and cognitive levels, acting as a physical, social, emotional support.
-Assisted care needs such as dressing, eating, and hygiene at various levels of independence.
Timeline
Assistant Case Aid
Government of Saskatchewan, Ministry of Social Services
2023.05 - 2023.08
Server/Bartender
Earls Kitchen + Bar
2021.08 - 2023.06
Agronomy Student
Co-op Agronomy Center
2020.05 - 2022.08
Bachelor of Social Work -
University of Regina
ASIST Suicide Intervention- February 2023
Trauma Informed Care, Oaks Mental Health- February 2023
Mental Health First Aid- March 2023
CPR, AED, and First Aid- August 2023
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