Dionne Dermody
Whycocomagh,Canada
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record at Arden Professional Client Care, excelling in leadership and communication. Adept at fostering personal growth opportunities and enhancing team efficiency. Skilled in critical thinking and conflict resolution, I am passionate about creating safe, supportive environments for individuals in need.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Client Care
Arden Professional Client Care
Cape Breton, Nova Scotia
04.2019 - Current
- Collaborate with Department of Community Services to maintain a 24-hour place of safety for individuals requiring urgent care.
- House Captain: supervise staff and clients in the household.
- Coordinated and assessed all house activities.
- Maintain staff by recruiting a team, orienting, and training employees.
- Ensures a safe and secure work environment.
- Develops personal growth opportunities for clients.
Senior Care
Macleod House
Baddeck, Nova Scotia
02.2019 - 08.2024
- Prepared nutritious meals catering to dietary requirements in retirement living homes.
- Organized recreational events.
- Enhanced workplace efficiency through team collaboration.
- Effectively managed time to meet deadlines.
Youth Outreach Worker
Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada
Sydney, Nova Scotia
06.2018 - 07.2019
- Facilitated programs partnering with community services for youth development.
- Created connections with children and youth to foster healthy living, learning, career growth through various initiatives.
Disability Support Worker
L’Arche Cape Breton
Whycocomagh, Nova Scotia
11.2018 - 03.2019
- Provided care for adults with disabilities, assisting with daily activities such as bathing and dressing.
- Supported day-to-day living needs efficiently including nutritional meal preparation and medication administration.
Program Coordinator
Lifeline Syria
Port Hood, Nova Scotia
07.2015 - 09.2016
- Organized summer camps tailored for Syrian refugee families.
Camp Coordinator
Ride the Wave
Port Hood, Nova Scotia
07.2014 - 09.2014
- Coordinated summer camp activities for youth with intellectual disabilities.
Education
Licensed Practical Nursing -
Nova Scotia Community College
Port Hawkesbury, NS06-2025
Future of Health -
Hanze University of Applied Sciences
Groningen, Netherlands06-2024
College Health Math - 1048/1049
Nova Scotia Community College
Sydney, Nova Scotia12.2020
College Chemistry - 1046/1047
Nova Scotia Community College
Sydney, Nova Scotia12.2020
College Biology - 1046/1047
Nova Scotia Community College
Sydney, Nova Scotia12.2020
Social Services Diploma -
Nova Scotia Community College
Sydney, Nova Scotia06.2017
High School Diploma -
Dalbrae Academy
Mabou, Nova Scotia06.2015
Skills
- Communication
- Attention to detail
- Organization
- Empathy
- Leadership
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Conflict resolution
Certification
- Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector, 12/01/24
- Child Abuse Registry Search, 12/01/24
- Naloxone Training, 2024
- WHMIS/OHS, 12/01/24
- Food Handlers, 12/01/24
- SJA Standard First Aid CPR C & AED, 04/01/23
- SJA Marine First Aid, 04/01/23
- Mental Health First Aid, 01/01/19
- Non Violent Crisis Intervention, 01/01/19
- ASIST: Suicide Prevention, 01/01/19
- Trauma Training, 01/01/19
Volunteer Experience
- Student Ambassador, Nova Scotia Community College, Licensed Practical Nursing Program, 2023-2024
- Support Person, Mawi’Tmak Society, Whycocomagh, Nova Scotia, 03/01/23 - Current
- Coordinator, Whycocomagh Summer Festival, 2023-2024
- Fundraising Chair, Whycocomagh Summer Festival, 2023-2024
- Member, Whycocomagh Development Commission, 2023
- Board Member, Whycocomagh Community Development Center, 2023
- Volunteer, Town House Glace Bay, 150 hours, Social Services Program NSCC, 2017
- Coordinator, Meals on Wheels, Coordinating community outreach programs
- Coop Placement, Whitney Pier Youth Club, 100 hours, 2016
- Coop Placement, Family Place Community Center, Inverness, Nova Scotia, 2015, 100 hours
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Client Care
Arden Professional Client Care
04.2019 - Current
Senior Care
Macleod House
02.2019 - 08.2024
Disability Support Worker
L’Arche Cape Breton
11.2018 - 03.2019
Youth Outreach Worker
Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada
06.2018 - 07.2019
Program Coordinator
Lifeline Syria
07.2015 - 09.2016
Camp Coordinator
Ride the Wave
07.2014 - 09.2014
Licensed Practical Nursing -
Nova Scotia Community College
Future of Health -
Hanze University of Applied Sciences
College Health Math - 1048/1049
Nova Scotia Community College
College Chemistry - 1046/1047
Nova Scotia Community College
College Biology - 1046/1047
Nova Scotia Community College
Social Services Diploma -
Nova Scotia Community College
High School Diploma -
Dalbrae Academy
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