Maria Szlachtycz

Currently enrolled in the course Resilience in Children Exposed to Trauma, Disaster, and War.

• Offered a safe non-judgmental space for individuals to express their feelings, concerns and experiences.
• Helped identify healthy coping mechanisms, such as management, relaxation technics, and problem-solving skills.
• Referred clients to specialized services, such as psychiatric care, medical services, social workers.
• Collaborated with other healthcare professionals.

• Established partnerships with local businesses and community organizations to create internship opportunities for students, enhancing real-world experiences.
• Provided timely and accurate guidance on university admissions processes to students, resulting in a higher rate of successful applications.
• Increased parent involvement in the career planning process by organizing informative events that addressed key issues.

• Enhanced patient recovery by assisting with daily activities.
• Assisted patients with mobility, transferring them safely.
• Managed time effectively while balancing multiple tasks.
• Assisted with meal preparation and feeding.
• Mitigated patient-care risks with regular equipment safety checks.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current with best practices in caregiving techniques.

• Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events for children with disabilities.
• Assisted with special events and programs.
• Communicated with staff members to stay informed about children's current needs.
• Promoted environmental awareness with educational workshops.

• Facilitated effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure understanding of diagnoses and treatment options.
• Promoted patient safety by accurately documenting vital signs, medication administration, and treatment plans in electronic health records.
• Provided emotional support for patients facing difficult diagnoses or challenging treatments, fostering a sense of comfort during their hospital stay.

• Contributed to a positive work environment with strong interpersonal skills and proactive teamwork attitude.
• Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.

• Provided emotional support for children going through cancer treatments by playing and spending time together.

• Collaborated on group projects to complete professional deliverables.
• Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
• Contributed to successful project completion by effectively delegating tasks.

• Devised and implemented strategies for engaging students in class discussions.
• Taught small groups of students focused on psychology studies.
• Documented attendance and completed assignments to maintain full class and student records.

• Was in charge of inviting speakers for a psychology conference.
• Coordinated schedules and timelines.
• Designed a workshop during the conference.
• Enhanced event success by tailoring speech content.