Mary Pallisco
Lakeshore,Ontario
Summary
A dedicated social worker who has worked in a specialized behaviour support unit with residents who have dementia and responsive behaviours. Consistently advocating for individuals who may not be able to advocate for themselves, and strong attention to exhibiting empathy that builds a trusting relationship with clients, fostering an environment of understanding, trust, and respect.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
BSTU Social Worker
Berkshire Care Centre
Windsor, Ontario
05.2025 - Current
- Working with Ontario Health at Home to coordinate placements on the BSTU.
- Reviewing referrals through HPG, and consulting with the home DOC and ED regarding applicants.
- Updating and working with the LHIN on reporting vacancies and occupancy.
- Facilitating tours of Berkshire for prospective families and residents.
- Facilitating care conferences on a weekly basis.
- Working with residents and families to support a tailored care plan that best suits the residents' expressed wishes and needs.
- Participating in the discharge planning of residents using My Transitional Care Plan, and using outreach services to facilitate discharge based on residents' wishes and needs.
- Experience connecting with internal BSO during transitions of residents.
- Completing admission consents, documents, and assessments.
- Reviewing resident satisfaction surveys and questionnaires.
- Participating in daily rounding of BSTU to support residents and staff who need assistance or have concerns.
- Participating in interdisciplinary and quarterly quality meetings.
- Participating in annual program evaluations and creating annual goals for the BSTU unit.
- Coordinated support services and resources for individuals and families.
- Participating in the family council.
- Experience with PointClickCare Database.
- Provided emotional support to clients during difficult situations and transitions.
Head Teaching Assistant
University of Windsor
Windsor , ON
09.2023 - 05.2025
- Taking a leadership role and training incoming teaching assistants, releasing grades on a weekly basis, and providing feedback to instructors and course coordinators.
- Marking weekly assignments, attending classes, holding weekly office hours, and assisting students with their in-class assignments.
BSW Student Placement
Berkshire Care Centre
Windsor, Ontario
09.2024 - 04.2025
- Supporting residents’ emotional needs while advocating for clients’ self-determination and autonomy.
- Using intervention strategies, specifically in dementia care and for residents with responsive behaviours.
- Conducting cognitive assessments with residents.
- Facilitating social visits with residents.
Teaching Assistant
University of Windsor
Windsor
09.2022 - 08.2023
- Marking weekly assignments, attending weekly office hours, attending classes, answering emails, helping students with in-class assignments, and engaging in training and professional development.
Accounts Payable
Windsor Mold Group
Windsor, Ontario
05.2022 - 10.2022
- General office duties such as answering emails, photocopying, and filing.
- Inputting invoices into Epicor databases.
- Completing monthly cheque runs.
- Preparing month-end reports.
Education
Bachelor of Social Work -
University of Windsor
Windsor, ONCertificate Workshop -
Arizona Trauma Institute
ArizonaCertificate Workshop
Windsor, ONCertificate Workshop
Windsor, ONSkills
- Coordination skills
- Case management
- Crisis intervention
- Behavioral assessment
- Care planning
- Knowledge of legislation
- Community outreach
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Patient-centered care
- Client advocacy
- Effective communication
- Active listening
- Assessment skills
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
BSTU Social Worker
Berkshire Care Centre
05.2025 - Current
BSW Student Placement
Berkshire Care Centre
09.2024 - 04.2025
Head Teaching Assistant
University of Windsor
09.2023 - 05.2025
Teaching Assistant
University of Windsor
09.2022 - 08.2023
Accounts Payable
Windsor Mold Group
05.2022 - 10.2022
Bachelor of Social Work -
University of Windsor
Certificate Workshop -
Arizona Trauma Institute
Certificate Workshop
Certificate Workshop