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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Volunteer Experience
References
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NIKITA RICHARDS

Labrador City,NL

Summary

Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Mine Operator position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Social Worker I – Acute Care (Permanent Full-Time)

Labrador Health Centre
01.2023 - 10.2023
  • Assisted clients in identifying community resources and connecting with appropriate services.
  • Collaborated with other professionals to plan and coordinate care for clients.
  • Assisted clients in developing and setting realistic goals to promote positive change.
  • Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate care for clients.
  • Advocated for clients to assure respected rights and wishes.
  • Monitored clients' progress and adapted treatment plans to meet changing needs.

Social Worker I – Acute Care (13-Week Contract)

Labrador Health Centre
09.2022 - 12.2022
  • Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
  • Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
  • De-escalated stressful situations through individual and family crisis interventions.
  • Advocated for clients to assure respected rights and wishes.

BSW Field Placement in Acute Care

Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans for clients.
  • Administered assessments to identify clients' needs and establish treatment plans.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with community resources for successful referrals.

Litigation Paralegal

Cox & Palmer
04.2016 - 12.2021
  • Managed exhibits, evidence and data related to legal proceedings.
  • Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
  • Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
  • Produced legal documents such as briefs, pleadings and appeals.

Education

Bachelor of Social Work -

Dalhousie University
Halifax, NS
08.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Honours English, French Minor

Saint Mary’s University
Halifax,NS
10.2011

Skills

  • Safety Oriented
  • Communicative
  • Collaborative
  • Independent

Accomplishments

  • Dean’s List, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS
  • Dean’s List Achievement Award, Saint Mary’s University, Halifax, NS

Volunteer Experience

  • Canadian Institute for the Blind (CNIB), Vision Mate
  • Iris Kirby House, Various duties as required to support women and their children during temporary residence at IKH
  • Rainbow Riders, Assisting Children with (dis)Abilities in therapeutic horseback riding
  • Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra
  • The Gathering Place, Annual Volunteer Opportunity; Preparation and Serving of Breakfast
  • St. John’s Women’s International Film Festival
  • Fundraising Committee, Cox & Palmer (in aid of The Gathering Place)
  • Private Tutor, Aided an adult with special needs read and comprehend Classical works of literature.
  • Peer Adviser for the Arts Department, Saint Mary’s University, Halifax, NS

References

Sandee Thomas

Social Worker 

(709) 454-0316

sandee.thomas@lghealth.ca 


Kathleen M. O’Neill

Lawyer

(709) 570-5333

koneill@coxandpalmer.com 


Laura Brocklehurst 

Lawyer

(709) 570-5327

 LBrocklehurst@coxandpalmer.com

Timeline

Social Worker I – Acute Care (Permanent Full-Time)

Labrador Health Centre
01.2023 - 10.2023

Social Worker I – Acute Care (13-Week Contract)

Labrador Health Centre
09.2022 - 12.2022

BSW Field Placement in Acute Care

Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital
05.2022 - 08.2022

Litigation Paralegal

Cox & Palmer
04.2016 - 12.2021

Bachelor of Social Work -

Dalhousie University

Bachelor of Arts - Honours English, French Minor

Saint Mary’s University

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