Cassidy Anderson

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.

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

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.