Gwendolyn Schoen-Stewart
Calgary,Alberta
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Support Home Provider
Calgary alternatives support services
Calgary, Alberta
04.2010 - Current
- Providing a safe living environment for disabled clients who require assistance with life skills, emotional support, recreational activities, employment, and volunteer opportunities. Maintained current CPR First Aid and police record check
Supportive Neighbor
Calgary Alternatives Support Services
Calgary, Alberta
12.2012 - 04.2024
- Offered emotional support and encouragement while working collaboratively with individuals on their journey towards self-sufficiency.
- Assisted clients in obtaining access to community resources such as housing, healthcare, employment and educational opportunities.
- Engaged in advocacy efforts on behalf of vulnerable populations within the community.
Alternative Teaching Parent
Closer To Home Community Services
Calgary, Alberta
01.2017 - 07.2021
- Crisis Management in group care for behaviorally challenged children youth
- Taught basic life skills including cooking, cleaning, laundry care, budgeting.
- Assisted in developing and implementing individualized treatment plans for each child.
- Provided transportation services for clients when needed for appointments or errands.
- Instructed children in anger management, problem-solving skills, and personal hygiene habits.
Foster Care Provider
Closer To Home Community Services
Calgary, Alberta
06.1998 - 10.2016
- Provided foster care services to children in need of a safe and nurturing environment.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities related to foster care services.
- Facilitated meetings with social workers, teachers, therapists, and other professionals as needed.
- Developed individualized treatment plans for each child based on their needs and goals.
Education
Nursing RNA
Bow Valley College
Calgary, AB06-1974
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Exceptional organizer
- Culturally Sensitive
- Empathic Listener, effective communicator
- Reliable, dependable and trustworthy
Languages
English
Professional
Certification
- Non Violent Crisis Intervention
- Lonnie and Elaine Philips Distinguished Practitioner Award for practitioner of the year who has demonstrated professional excellence
Timeline
Alternative Teaching Parent
Closer To Home Community Services
01.2017 - 07.2021
Supportive Neighbor
Calgary Alternatives Support Services
12.2012 - 04.2024
Support Home Provider
Calgary alternatives support services
04.2010 - Current
Foster Care Provider
Closer To Home Community Services
06.1998 - 10.2016
Nursing RNA
Bow Valley College
- Non Violent Crisis Intervention
- Lonnie and Elaine Philips Distinguished Practitioner Award for practitioner of the year who has demonstrated professional excellence
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