Emily Fedusiak
Hamilton,ON
Summary
Motivated social work student offering experience working in a team setting and independently. Several years of experience working in the retail environment. Adept at supporting the emotional, social and personal growth to young individuals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Intern
Safe Families
Hamilton, Ontario
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Shadowed Safe Families workers during intakes.
- Educated clients about available community resources that could benefit them.
- Attended meetings, training, conferences, and seminars to advance professional knowledge.
- Participated in regular team meetings to discuss cases, review progress notes, and strategize interventions.
Youth Worker
Young Life
Nanaimo, British Columbia
09.2018 - 06.2022
- Organised and co-led “club,” a group for teenagers held on a weekly basis.
- Mentored teenagers from local secondary schools.
- Empowered teenagers experiencing mental health challenges and created a safety plan, ensuring wellbeing.
- Revitalized youth program engagement through the creation and execution of interactive workshops and tailored activities, significantly enhancing participant enthusiasm and involvement.
Customer Service
Cabela's
Nanaimo, British Columbia
03.2021 - 12.2021
- Became skilled in efficient transactions and top-notch customer service, adding to years of previous customer service experience.
- Enhanced customer service by reducing checkout wait times through efficient transaction handling and staff training, leading to higher customer satisfaction.
- Reduced inventory discrepancies and enhanced product availability by practicing a rigorous tracking system and optimizing stock management, resulting in a more efficient shopping experience.
Caretaker
Self-Employed
Nanaimo, British Columbia
09.2019 - 04.2020
- Assisted 26-year-old client with cerebral palsy.
- Drove client to appointments, shopping, and recreational activities. Improved the quality of life and safety for client by creating and executing tailored care plans, managing medical needs, and supporting daily activities, resulting in greater comfort and independence.
- Ensured consistent and effective care by organizing and coordinating complex medical and therapy schedules, leading to improved treatment adherence and overall quality of care.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Applied Social Sciences (Social Work)
Redeemer University
Hamilton, ON12-2025
Skills
- Program planning
- Cultural competancy
- Order processing
- Point of sale systems
- Record keeping
- Mentoring abilities
- Crisis response
- Conflict resolution techniques
Timeline
Intern
Safe Families
09.2024 - 12.2024
Customer Service
Cabela's
03.2021 - 12.2021
Caretaker
Self-Employed
09.2019 - 04.2020
Youth Worker
Young Life
09.2018 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Applied Social Sciences (Social Work)
Redeemer University
Similar Profiles
Erin BeaudetteErin Beaudette
Foster Care Provider at Safe FamiliesFoster Care Provider at Safe Families
Shalonda R. JohnsonShalonda R. Johnson
Director at Safe Families For Children AllianceDirector at Safe Families For Children Alliance
Cherie CurtisCherie Curtis
Chapter Director at Safe Families for ChildrenChapter Director at Safe Families for Children