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Overview
Work History
Education
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Accomplishments
Certification
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Kara Beaton

West River

Summary

Experience in providing compassionate care to individuals with diverse needs. Effective communication skills and strong organizational management to contribute to a positive team environment. Committed to promoting inclusive and empowering care to all individuals in both personal and professional settings.


Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Respite Care worker

Independant
05.2025 - Current
  • Provide care and assist with activities of daily living for child with physical and intellectual disabilities.

Student CCA

R.K Macdonald Nursing home
05.2025 - Current
  • Assisted with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity for residents.

CMA/CSA

Shannex Antigonish
05.2024 - Current
  • Supported residents in daily care routines while ensuring accurate medication administration.

Babysitter

01.2016 - Current

Summer Camp Leader

L’Arche
06.2023 - 08.2025
  • Developed and implemented inclusive activities tailored to diverse camper needs.

Tutor/ Organization Support

03.2023 - 06.2023
  • Collaborated with parents and educators to track student performance and set educational goals.

Inclusion support leader

Antigonish County Recreation
07.2022 - 08.2022
  • Provided a safe and inclusive environment for children who needed extra support.

Customer Service

Snow Queen Leisure World
07.2021 - 09.2021

Admin Assistant

Strum Consulting
07.2021 - 08.2021
  • Organized filing systems and informational documents, along with other office tasks.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

St. Francis Xavier University
Antigonish
05-2027

High School Diploma -

Dr. John Hugh Gillis Regional High School
Antigonish, NS
06-2023

Skills

  • Leadership & Critical Thinking
  • Therapeutic Communication
  • Work Ethic & Problem Solving
  • Compassion and Empathy

Accomplishments

  • Recipient of Katherine MacGillivray Maloney Nursing Award
  • Recipient of the Colin B MacGillivray Athletic/Academic Award
  • Recipient of the Donna & Mitch Hudson Award
  • Recipient of the St.FX Alumni Endowment award

Certification

  • Standard first aid CPR/AED level C (BL)
  • Emergency first aid with CPR”C”/AED
  • High five: Principles of healthy childhood development
  • Positive space training
  • Mental Health Literacy
  • Positive Behavior Support
  • Anti-black racism training
  • HRY (Healthy Relationships for Youth) Facilitator
  • WHMIS

Timeline

Respite Care worker

Independant
05.2025 - Current

Student CCA

R.K Macdonald Nursing home
05.2025 - Current

CMA/CSA

Shannex Antigonish
05.2024 - Current

Summer Camp Leader

L’Arche
06.2023 - 08.2025

Tutor/ Organization Support

03.2023 - 06.2023

Inclusion support leader

Antigonish County Recreation
07.2022 - 08.2022

Customer Service

Snow Queen Leisure World
07.2021 - 09.2021

Admin Assistant

Strum Consulting
07.2021 - 08.2021

Babysitter

01.2016 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

St. Francis Xavier University

High School Diploma -

Dr. John Hugh Gillis Regional High School
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