Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
Timeline
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Erik Trochimchuk

Thunder Bay,Canada

Summary

Hard-working, eager, energetic. Looking to apply my education and experience to a job in Recreation Therapy or related field. Detail-oriented with the ability to learn concepts quickly also experienced in leadership with strong communication skills.

Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Placement

Community Integration through Cooperative Education Confederation College
  • Attended and helped students in the classroom on a daily basis.
  • Worked 1:1 with students living with autism, FASD, down syndrome, brain injuries and learning limitations.
  • Created and ran programs for students on a weekly basis (ie fitness programs, nature walks, painting projects, fundraisers).
  • Supervised students at a variety of placements in the community.
  • Provided tutoring sessions weekly.
  • Sat in on and prepared students for exams.

Student Support Professional

Lakehead Public School Board
01.2021 - Current
  • Worked one to one with students in the classroom.
  • Documented daily activities.
  • Worked alongside teachers with updates on students.
  • Attended IEP meetings for specific students.
  • Crisis intervention.
  • Sat in on and prepared students for exams/tests.
  • Assisted students to meet their IEP goals.
  • Toileting students (trained on Hoyer lift).
  • Assist students 1:1 around school.
  • Supervise students on a daily basis.

Transitional Age Youth Support Worker

Community Living Thunder Bay
10.2020 - 12.2020
  • Support clients with activities of daily living.
  • Administer medication on a daily basis.
  • Work 1:1 with clients on healthy living.
  • Encourage recreational opportunities.
  • Help with finances and budgeting.
  • Support clients in community settings.
  • Document day to day activities.

Laborer

Tore Construction
04.2019 - 09.2019
  • Carpentry, framing, insulation, drywall, vapour barrier etc.
  • Cleaned construction area.
  • Performed heavy labour.
  • Transported materials, tools and machines to different job sites.

Outdoor Rep Coach U-13 boys
05.2019 - 08.2019

Laborer

Diamond Builders
08.2016 - 08.2018
  • Trained in carpentry, framing, insulation, drywall, vapour barrier etc. Assisted skilled workers with construction projects in all phases of rough and finish carpentry.
  • Cleaned all construction areas to avoid hazards.
  • Performed heavy labor such as carrying wood, house amenities etc.
  • Cut materials to specified sizes for installation using power saws. Transported materials, tools and machines to installation sites.

Management Trainee

Enterprise Rent-A-Car
12.2014 - 03.2016

Lot Porter

Marostica Motors
05.2014 - 08.2014

Outdoor Rep Coach U-9 Boys
05.2014 - 08.2014

Landscaper

Seasons in the Country
06.2013 - 07.2013

Floor and Stock Personnel

Creekside Nursery & Garden Centre
05.2012 - 06.2012

Outdoor Rep Soccer Coach U-11 Boys
06.2010 - 08.2010

Cashier and Stock Personnel

Pet Value
05.2009 - 08.2009

Education

Diploma - Recreation Therapy

Confederation College
01.2020

Bachelor of Arts Degree - Public Relations and Marketing

The College of St. Scholastica
Duluth, MN
08.2014

Skills

  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving

Certification

  • Successfully completed the Smart Serve Ontario program
  • Safe Talk Certified
  • Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C
  • Working at Heights - Fundamentals of Fall Prevention
  • Member of Therapeutic Recreation Ontario
  • Non Violent Crisis Intervention Training Certified

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Student Support Professional

Lakehead Public School Board
01.2021 - Current

Transitional Age Youth Support Worker

Community Living Thunder Bay
10.2020 - 12.2020

Outdoor Rep Coach U-13 boys
05.2019 - 08.2019

Laborer

Tore Construction
04.2019 - 09.2019

Laborer

Diamond Builders
08.2016 - 08.2018

Management Trainee

Enterprise Rent-A-Car
12.2014 - 03.2016

Lot Porter

Marostica Motors
05.2014 - 08.2014

Outdoor Rep Coach U-9 Boys
05.2014 - 08.2014

Landscaper

Seasons in the Country
06.2013 - 07.2013

Floor and Stock Personnel

Creekside Nursery & Garden Centre
05.2012 - 06.2012

Outdoor Rep Soccer Coach U-11 Boys
06.2010 - 08.2010

Cashier and Stock Personnel

Pet Value
05.2009 - 08.2009

Placement

Community Integration through Cooperative Education Confederation College

Bachelor of Arts Degree - Public Relations and Marketing

The College of St. Scholastica

Diploma - Recreation Therapy

Confederation College
Erik Trochimchuk