Madison Cruickshank
Harrow,Ontario
Summary
Passionate and empathetic social work student interested in a field placement opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge into practice. Motivated to promote client well-being through resource coordination, advocacy, and compassionate treatment. Committed to fostering individuality and perseverance in individuals and communities facing societal difficulties.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Community Living Essex County
02.2023 - Current
- Provide direct support for individuals with intellectual disabilities and other contributing conditions
- Ensure overall well-being and quality of life for those supported by adhering to behavioral support plans, crisis intervention, and documentation and reporting
- Demonstrate a critical role by administering medication, monitoring overall health, following behavioral support plans, managing household duties, documentation and reporting, advocating, and providing social support.
Food & Beverage Server
The Wreck
07.2022 - 09.2023
- Work collaboratively with other staff members to ensure seamless service and customer satisfaction
- Communicate with customers to adhere to customer expectations through conversation and building rapport
- Address customer complaints and develop accommodations to ensure overall satisfaction.
Food & Beverage Server
Colchester Ridge Estate Winery
07.2022 - 04.2023
- Providing food and alcohol services in an organized manner while ensuring presentation and quality meets the standards of the winery
- Serving customers in a professional manner while guiding them through the tasting process.
Education
Ontario Secondary School Diploma -
St. Thomas of Villanova
LaSalle, OntarioBachelor of Social Work -
University of Windsor
Windsor, Ontario06.2025
Volunteer Experience
- Feeding Windsor-Essex County, 07/2022 - 04/2023, Assisted older individuals who were facing food insecurity in selecting inexpensive meals best suited their financial situation.
- Community Living Essex, 12/2022 - 12/2022, Demonstrated a commitment to community members by providing assistance in holiday gift wrapping.
Training
- CPR & First-Aid
- Safe Management
- Grief, Loss, & Bereavement
- Hazard Awareness
- Behavioural Support & Crisis Intervention
- Cultural Competency
- Preventing, Recognizing, & Responding to Abuse
- Harassment in the Workplace
- Smart Serve Ontario
- Food Handlers Certificate
- Bystander Initiative Certificate
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Community Living Essex County
02.2023 - Current
Food & Beverage Server
The Wreck
07.2022 - 09.2023
Food & Beverage Server
Colchester Ridge Estate Winery
07.2022 - 04.2023
Ontario Secondary School Diploma -
St. Thomas of Villanova
Bachelor of Social Work -
University of Windsor
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