Jessica Stevens (She/her)
Wolfville,NS
Summary
Familiar with following security standards, advocating for student resources and utilizing relationship-focused approaches to create a safe and welcoming community. Personable, amiable and open communication style paired with excellent interpersonal, critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Accurately and efficiently updates logs and reports.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Support Worker
Annapolis Valley Homecare ltd
Wolfville, NS
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Assisted clients privately in their homes with tasks of daily living such as personal hygiene, dressing, meal preparation, cooking, medication reminders, respite work, and general housekeeping.
Waitress
Joe's Food Emporium
Wolfville, NS
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Waited and bussed tables as a reliable team member, serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in a fast-paced environment. Maintained a tidy workspace by practicing food handlers' safety and following sanitization protocols.
Residence Assistant
Acadia University
Wolfville, NS
09.2021 - 05.2023
- Displayed and applied skills such as professionalism, leadership, team building and bonding, time and conflict management, effective communication, and program planning and hosting, while providing a safe, positive space for students to live and thrive on campus. Provided sexual and mental health awareness and support, as well as emotional and academic support to students to ensure they could best succeed.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Michelin North America
Bridgewater, NS
04.2022 - 08.2022
- Applied skills such as the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS), fire safety, high awareness of surroundings, shift work adaptation, and time management following strict product deadlines, while operating and upkeeping heavy equipment through physical labour, heavy lifting, quality assurance of product and teamwork.
Landscaper and Stonework Apprentice
Cricket Masonry
Wolfville, NS
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Weeded gardens, planted garden beds, performed manual excavation and did intricate stonework for projects such as driveway construction, walkways, garden beds, and patios. Worked effectively as a team and followed strict guidelines for labour, following the wants and needs of clients.
Waitress and Front-end Staff
The Port grocer café and art space
Port Medway, NS
06.2016 - 09.2020
- Front-end cashier who managed and counted money, greeted customers, sold lottery, and assisted customers in finding products for their needs. Kept up with stocking and pricing of general store items, displayed great customer service, and performed general tidying of the space. Waited and bussed tables, assisted in food preparation, and practiced food safety and sanitization following protocol. Worked well under high pressure and effectively as a team with a small-staffed business
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Psychology (Dietetics option) -
Acadia University
Wolfville, NS05.2025
Skills
- Conflict management
- Leadership
- Working with folks with physical and intellectual disabilities
- Community Activities
- Patient Care
- Class 5 Driver's License
- Creativity
- Creator of safe spaces
- 2SLGBTQIA community member and ally
- Sexual and mental health support and awareness
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) certified
- First Aid Level C certified
- Nova Scotia Youth U16 Coach (Curling)
- Client Safety
- Mobility Support
- Customer Service
- Safe Food Handling
- Team Collaboration
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Security Procedures
- Activity Planning
- Behavior Monitoring
- Event Chaperoning
- Call Answering and Routing
- Relationship Building
- Student Assistance
- Active Listening
- Emergency Response
- Healthy Habits Promotion
- Emotional Support
Volunteer Experience
- Acadia Food and Nutrition Society member and volunteer
- Wolfville Farmers’ Market volunteer
- Wolfville Curling Club member and volunteer
- Liverpool Curling club member and volunteer
- Winds of Change Theatrical Society former member and volunteer
- Acadia University former Residence Assistant
- South Shore Veterinary Hospital former volunteer
- Queens County Girls’ Choir former member and volunteer
- Nova Scotia Secondary School Students’ Association (NSSSA) former member and volunteer
Timeline
Waitress
Joe's Food Emporium
05.2023 - 09.2023
Home Support Worker
Annapolis Valley Homecare ltd
05.2023 - 09.2023
Heavy Equipment Operator
Michelin North America
04.2022 - 08.2022
Residence Assistant
Acadia University
09.2021 - 05.2023
Landscaper and Stonework Apprentice
Cricket Masonry
05.2021 - 08.2021
Waitress and Front-end Staff
The Port grocer café and art space
06.2016 - 09.2020
Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Psychology (Dietetics option) -
Acadia University
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