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Work History
Education
Volunteer Experience
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Dana Riddle

534 Rose Road Salmo,BC

Summary

A dedicated, enthusiastic team player looking to work and serve in our community

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Support Worker

01.2021 - Current
  • 3 years experience in supporting people with various special needs, including clients living with autism
  • Maintaining respectful and professional relationships with parents and instructors, communicating daily progress through journal entries
  • Using sign language daily to effectively communicate in a calm manner with nonverbal clients
  • Supporting the social and skill development of students in the SOAR program (Steps to Opportunities Academics and Readiness) at Selkirk College, collaborating with instructors for a successful student outcome
  • Respite overnight support in private homes including assisting with cooking, hygiene and daily chores.

Server/Barista

Sleep Is For Sissies
01.2018 - 02.2020
  • Dealing with various customers and their needs
  • Handling cash and using the computer program
  • Multitasking making coffee and serving
  • Working in a team atmosphere

Financial Secretary

Strong Roots Dental Office
01.2015 - 01.2017
  • Deescalating financially stressed clients through calm clear communication
  • Being professional and working as a team, as well as collaborating with the dentist on ways to be a successful practice
  • Dealing with people's financial struggles and giving various options to support their needs.

Education

Certified Dental Assistant Certificate - Okanagan College, Kelowna, BC -

Food Safe course -

01.2023

Doula training certificate -

01.2021

300-hour Yoga Teacher Training - India -

01.2017

Basic Accounting Certificate - Okanagan College, Kelowna BC -

01.2011

Volunteer Experience

  • Youth at risk meal coordinator, 2021, present, Nelson, BC, Guiding groups of youth at risk into making delicious affordable meals through clear directions and calm communication, Teaching youth cooking skills in a group setting and individually to strengthen their independence and build confidence
  • Daily Bread Volunteer, Nelson, BC, Handing out food stamps and signing people in at the front desk, Managing aggressive behavior by remaining calm but firm, giving them choices on how to proceed or asking for assistance from the team

References

  • Emil Fischer, 250-777-2195, Nelson Food Cupboard Coordinator, Nelson, BC
  • Alison Roy, 250-551-4732, Head Instructor at Selkirk College SOAR program, Nelson, BC
  • Mike Atkalaskis, 250-505-0193, Owner, Baker at Love Affair Pastry, Nelson, BC


Timeline

Support Worker

01.2021 - Current

Server/Barista

Sleep Is For Sissies
01.2018 - 02.2020

Financial Secretary

Strong Roots Dental Office
01.2015 - 01.2017

Certified Dental Assistant Certificate - Okanagan College, Kelowna, BC -

Food Safe course -

Doula training certificate -

300-hour Yoga Teacher Training - India -

Basic Accounting Certificate - Okanagan College, Kelowna BC -

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