Cindy Lajoie
Cold Lake,AB
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Board Member
Fête Franco Albertaine
10.2023 - Current
- Participate in decision-making concerning the organization of the festival;
- Participate in Board of administrators meetings;
- Suggest creative ideas for future editions;
- Represent the interests of the organization's members;
Private Nanny
Hoskins Family
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Oversaw household duties such as light housekeeping tasks or running errands when required.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Supported emotional growth by helping children navigate conflicts with empathy and understanding while teaching problem-solving skills.
Speech Therapist Assistant
Health First Physiotherapy
10.2023 - 06.2024
- Assisted in creating customized visual aids to improve comprehension among patients with diverse needs.
- Coordinated schedules with other professionals involved in each client''s care plan ensuring seamless collaboration across disciplines.
- Adapted therapy materials according to individual client needs for optimal learning experiences.
- Worked with teachers, psychologists and other professionals to coordinate effective treatment plans.
- Created thinking-based action plans, mapped social behaviors and completed functional behavior plans for students with disabilities.
Educational Assistant
Centre Scolaire Centre-Est (École Voyageur)
09.2021 - 06.2024
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Supported students with special needs by adapting lessons and providing necessary accommodations.
- Encouraged social-emotional growth among students by modeling appropriate behavior and guiding conversations around self-awareness, empathy, and responsible decision making.
Day Camp Worker
Centre Scolaire Centre-Est (École Voyageur)
06.2022 - 08.2023
- Supported campers'' social development with team-building exercises and group activities.
- Ensured camper well-being by monitoring their physical, emotional, and mental health throughout the day.
- Actively participated in staff meetings to discuss ways to improve the camp experience for both campers and staff members.
- Enhanced camper experience by developing and implementing engaging daily activities.
- Ensured proper supervision during field trips to maintain safety while fostering an enjoyable experience for the children.
- Assisted in planning and executing special events to create memorable experiences for campers.
Special Needs Caregiver
CIUSSS Capitale-Nationale
01.2020 - 06.2020
- Provided emotional support to enhance well-being and coping skills.
- Worked with individuals with special needs to increase social skills and independence.
- Ensured safety at all times by monitoring environments closely for potential hazards or challenges related to individual conditions or limitations.
- Provided assistance to individuals with disabilities by helping with activities of daily living.
- Provided personal care to maintain hygiene and prevent health problems.
- Maintained confidentiality and privacy to protect individual's rights and well-being.
- Administered medication to manage symptoms and promote healing.
Psychosocial Support Worker
Les Services De Main D'Oeuvre L'Appui
08.2018 - 02.2020
- Developed strong interpersonal relationships with clients, earning their trust and respect through consistent empathy and understanding.
- Provided emotional support to clients during challenging times, fostering resilience and coping skills.
- Assisted clients in reaching personal goals through targeted skill-building activities and therapeutic interventions.
- Implemented behavior management techniques when required for the safety of both clients and staff members involved.
- Kept accurate records for client files and handled related paperwork.
- Assisted clients in exploring feelings and understanding behaviors.
Crisis Line Worker
Ressources Genesis
11.2016 - 08.2017
- Improved caller experience by providing empathetic listening and support during crisis situations.
- Prevented potential crises from escalating further by promptly identifying warning signs from callers'' descriptions and implementing appropriate intervention strategies.
- Managed high-stress calls effectively, utilizing active listening and problem-solving skills.
- Improved overall efficacy of the crisis line service through regular evaluation of protocols, procedures, and resources available to callers.
Family Support Worker
La Maison La Montée
08.2015 - 12.2015
- Enhanced family stability by providing comprehensive support and resources tailored to individual needs.
- Strengthened families'' resilience through crisis intervention, counseling, and referral services.
- Assisted women victim of domestic violence in navigating complex social service systems, advocating for their rights and accessing essential services.
- Maintained accurate case documentation, ensuring timely reporting to supervisors and compliance with agency requirements.
Education
Early Childhood Education Level 3
Government of Alberta
10.2021
Certificate - Addictions Treatment
Université De Sherbrooke
Longueuil, QC06.2021
Diploma of Collegial Studies - Special Needs Educator, ECE
Centre D'Études Collégiale En Charlevoix
La Malbaie, QC05.2018
Skills
- Workplace Safety
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Customer Service
- Problem-Solving
- Multitasking
- Calm and Professional Under Pressure
- Decision-Making
- Relationship Building
- Analytical Thinking
- Professionalism
- Customer Data Confidentiality
Languages
English
Professional Working
French
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- Mental Health First Aid 2024
- First Aid 2022
- Suicide intervention 2016
References
MariePier Lalonde
Early childhood Manager (École Voyageur)
819-921-0414
Geneviève Gélinas
Responsible of preschool (École Voyageur)
780-545-0194
Angèle Loovoy
Speech Therapist (Health first physiotherapy)
780-614-4587
Timeline
Private Nanny
Hoskins Family
07.2024 - 08.2024
Board Member
Fête Franco Albertaine
10.2023 - Current
Speech Therapist Assistant
Health First Physiotherapy
10.2023 - 06.2024
Day Camp Worker
Centre Scolaire Centre-Est (École Voyageur)
06.2022 - 08.2023
Educational Assistant
Centre Scolaire Centre-Est (École Voyageur)
09.2021 - 06.2024
Special Needs Caregiver
CIUSSS Capitale-Nationale
01.2020 - 06.2020
Psychosocial Support Worker
Les Services De Main D'Oeuvre L'Appui
08.2018 - 02.2020
Crisis Line Worker
Ressources Genesis
11.2016 - 08.2017
Family Support Worker
La Maison La Montée
08.2015 - 12.2015
Early Childhood Education Level 3
Government of Alberta
Certificate - Addictions Treatment
Université De Sherbrooke
Diploma of Collegial Studies - Special Needs Educator, ECE
Centre D'Études Collégiale En Charlevoix
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