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Lauren Harding

Sarnia,Canada

Summary

Personable and compassionate with a natural ability to connect with and support youth. Deep understanding of child development and behavior management techniques, equipped to create a safe and nurturing environment. Strong communication and conflict resolution skills, able to effectively address challenges and foster positive impact.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Residential Youth Worker

Huron House Boys Home
05.2024 - Current
  • Maintained a safe living environment by enforcing house rules and addressing behavioral concerns promptly and effectively.
  • Assisted residents with daily living activities, promoting self-sufficiency and independence.
  • Managed medication administration according to prescribed schedules while maintaining accurate records of all medications dispensed.
  • Provided crisis intervention when necessary, deescalating volatile situations while ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
  • Developed strong relationships with residents, fostering trust and open communication to address personal issues.
  • Enhanced youth development by implementing individualized care plans and engaging in therapeutic activities.

Mental Health Advocate Volunteer

GoodToTalk
09.2023 - 07.2024
  • Increased public understanding of mental illness by delivering informative presentations at local schools and organizations.
  • Conducted outreach efforts targeted at underserved populations, increasing accessibility of mental health services within those communities.
  • Enhanced community awareness about mental health issues through organizing educational events and workshops.
  • Advocated for improved access to mental health services within the community, leading to increased funding and program availability.

Community Living Summer Camp Councilor

Community Living
04.2021 - 06.2023
  • Ability to supervise and take care of multiple children in the absence of their parents
  • Enhanced quality of life for clients with physical and intellectual disabilities through compassionate care and assistance.
  • Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviors, and incidents.
  • Provided emotional support to clients during challenging times, fostering resilience and coping skills.
  • Developed strong interpersonal relationships with clients, earning their trust and respect through consistent empathy and understanding.

Gym Supervisor

Mohawk College
09.2022 - 05.2023
  • Improved facility cleanliness standards, resulting in a more welcoming environment for gym members.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by addressing concerns and resolving issues promptly and professionally.
  • Promoted a positive work environment that encouraged teamwork among employees leading to increased productivity levels.
  • Ensured smooth daily operations by overseeing front desk responsibilities including member check-ins, billing inquiries, and general customer service.

Cashier/Sales Assistant

Value Village
  • Ability to provide prompt and courteous customer service by greeting customers in a friendly manner and being able to answer questions regarding merchandise
  • Responsible for processing customer sales on an electronic cash register, restocking merchandise, and general cleaning

Volunteer

Inn of the Good Shepherd
  • Assisted with stocking the shelves
  • Organizing food
  • Stocking shelves

Volunteer

Women's Interval Home
  • Company Overview: Abusive relationship program
  • Attended Virtual seminars
  • Completed test on healthy relationships
  • Worked in groups to discuss topics
  • Abusive relationship program

Education

Concurrent Disorders Mohawk College - May 2024
Hamilton, ON
05-2024

Social Service Worker -

Mohawk College
Hamilton, ON
05-2023

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Fast Learner
  • Multitasker
  • Communication
  • Prioritizing
  • Problem Solving
  • Patience and empathy
  • Life skills teaching
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Substance abuse awareness
  • Boundaries establishment
  • Mental health support

References

  • Alysa Perrie
    Community Living Adventure Summer Camp
    (519)671-5349
    alysaperrie9@gmail.com
  • Dave Parkinson
    Mohawk College City School
    (289) 237-1025
    David.parkinson2@mohawkcollege.ca
  • Dianne Croskery,

Value Village 

 (519) 402-6397,

dianne_croskery@hotmail.com

Training

  • Mental Health First Aid
  • Standard First Aid with CPR(C) and AED
  • The Beanstalk Project
  • Personality Inventory, Learned to value and communicate with diverse personality styles.
  • Group Dynamics, Learned about the stages of group development and motivation.
  • Fire and Safety Awareness, 2021
  • WHMIS Training Certificate
  • AODA Training Certificate
  • Workplace Harassment and Workplace Violence Training Certificate
  • Worker Health and Safety Awareness Training Certificate

Certification

  • Crisis Intervention Team Training Certificate – Various Law Enforcement or Community Organizations.
  • Trauma-Informed Care Training Certificate – Multiple Accrediting Organizations.
  • Mental Health First Aid
  • Standard First Aid, CPR(C), AED

Timeline

Residential Youth Worker

Huron House Boys Home
05.2024 - Current

Mental Health Advocate Volunteer

GoodToTalk
09.2023 - 07.2024

Gym Supervisor

Mohawk College
09.2022 - 05.2023

Community Living Summer Camp Councilor

Community Living
04.2021 - 06.2023

Cashier/Sales Assistant

Value Village

Volunteer

Inn of the Good Shepherd

Volunteer

Women's Interval Home

Concurrent Disorders Mohawk College - May 2024

Social Service Worker -

Mohawk College

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