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Lauren Nichols

London

Summary

Empathetic Care Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for residents. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in hospital and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Stable Hand

Mardon Farms
03.2018 - Current
  • Maintained clean stables for optimal horse health and safety standards.
  • Maintained saddles, bridles, and riding gear and helped fit items to specific horses.
  • Monitored horse behavior closely, promptly addressing any issues or concerns to maintain their wellbeing.
  • Mixed and administered special food formulas to individual animals based on unique dietary needs.
  • Examined animals for signs of sickness and overall herd health.
  • Rotated animals between grazing areas to provide enough access to food.

Sales Associate

Discounters Pool and Spa
04.2024 - 09.2024
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
  • Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
  • Collaborated with team members to improve overall store performance, sharing best practices, and offering support as needed.

Therapeutic Riding Instructor

Sari Therapeutic Riding
09.2023 - 12.2023
  • Implemented creative strategies to continually engage riders and maintain their interest in the program, leading to increased enrollment numbers over time.
  • Maintained detailed records of student progress to share with families, therapists, and other stakeholders as needed.
  • Promoted positive interactions among riders through group activities, fostering social skills development and teamwork.
  • Instructed riders on proper horse care techniques, instilling a sense of responsibility and respect for animals.
  • Collaborated effectively with volunteer teams to ensure seamless support during lessons and stable management tasks.
  • Enhanced rider confidence by providing tailored therapeutic riding sessions and personalized lesson plans.
  • Supported students in overcoming physical challenges through carefully planned exercises and adaptive equipment usage.
  • Developed customized goals for each rider in collaboration with parents and caregivers, resulting in measurable progress toward desired outcomes.

Education

PSW Program - PSW

TriOS College
London Ontario
05.2025

General Arts And Science Certificate - General Arts And Science

Fanshawe College of Applied Arts And Technology
London, ON
05.2023

No Degree - Intro To Social Work And Thanatology

Kings University College
London Ontario
04.2022

Skills

  • Reliability and punctuality
  • Patient Care
  • Respect for privacy
  • Housekeeping tasks
  • Emotional Resilience
  • Respectful and Compassionate
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Medication and Appointment Reminders
  • Problem-Solving
  • Time Management
  • First aid and safety
  • End of life care

Languages

English
Professional Working

Certification

Accomplished a certificate from Fanshawe College in General Arts and Science.

Certified PSW


Timeline

Sales Associate

Discounters Pool and Spa
04.2024 - 09.2024

Therapeutic Riding Instructor

Sari Therapeutic Riding
09.2023 - 12.2023

Stable Hand

Mardon Farms
03.2018 - Current

PSW Program - PSW

TriOS College

General Arts And Science Certificate - General Arts And Science

Fanshawe College of Applied Arts And Technology

No Degree - Intro To Social Work And Thanatology

Kings University College

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