Olivia Macdonald
Halifax
Summary
Dynamic leader with proven expertise in strategic planning and team management, honed across roles including Supervisor at Regional Residential Services Society. Excelled in program development and youth advocacy, significantly enhancing community integration and support. Skilled in behavioral intervention and conflict resolution, demonstrating a commitment to fostering well-being and achievement in challenging environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supervisor; Group Homes
Regional Residential Services Society
03.2020 - Current
- Applied strong leadership and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Provide behavioral support for clients with intellectual and physical (dis)abilities.
- Prepare and administer medications (PRN's and daily's) and monitor behavioral responses.
- Adept crisis response and crisis management.
- Devise and introduce strategies to improve life functioning in the home and community.
- Provide and assist with community focused activities that foster inclusion and community ties.
- Comprehensive case management; daily behavioral logs, medical and residential reports.
- Assist clients in adhering to treatment plans by organizing appointments, providing transportation and coordinating services.
- Provide and initiate plans directed towards the service users goals and dreams.
Youth Program Coordinator
Active Pictou County
04.2017 - 06.2019
- Planned learning-focused, and play-oriented activities for youth.
- Developed activities to foster youths physical and emotional development and understanding.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions between youth.
- Delivered first aid for injuries in compliance with established procedures.
- Supervised field trips and followed established school safety guidelines.
Summer Camp Coordinator
Pictou County Wellness Center
06.2015 - 08.2017
- Planned programs centered around collaboration and physical activity.
- Maintained an organized environment.
- Provided proper emotional and physical support to (dis)abled youth.
- Trained staff in proper implementation of programs.
- Observed activities at all times to ensure health and safety of youth.
- Provided general first aid as needed.
Athletic Trainer
Pictou County Wellness Center
03.2013 - 08.2016
- Guided new members through facility orientation.
- Informed clients how to properly operate exercise equipment.
- Offered physical and nutritional advice based on clients lifestyle.
- Cultivated positive relationships with clients.
- Provided gym tours to new members and assessed individual needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Dalhousie University
Halifax Nova Scotia05.2020
Certification - Forensic Social Work 1
Dalhousie University
Halifax, NS10.2021
Certification - Indigenous Studies
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB12.2021
Skills
- Training and mentoring
- Staff management
- Behavioral intervention
- Strategic planning
- Crisis Response
- Program development
- Youth Advocacy
- Case management
- Community focused rehabilitation
- Medication administration
Affiliations
- The Voice; Youth in Care Newsletter Project
- Vice Chairman and Secretary; February 2018 to Current
- Administer curriculum that fosters literacy and life skills for youth-in-care.
- Develop emotional understanding and leadership skills through group discussions and activities.
- Assist youth in weekly assignments, edit, and provide constructive feedback.
- Collaborate with board members on program operations and relay participant feedback for improvements.
- http://thevoicenewsletter.ca
- Dr. Chris Moore's Early Social Development Lab
- Dalhousie University September 2017 - May 2020
- Assisted with projects and ran participants
- Statistical analysis
- Dr. Raymond Klein's Cognitive Psychology Lab
- Dalhousie University September 2019 to May 2020
- Assisted with projects and ran participants
- Statistical analysis
- Science Atlantic Conference 2020
- Psychology and Neuroscience
- Dalhousie Student Accessibility Services
- Note taker September 2018 to May 2020
- Member of NSGEU
- Nova Scotia General Employee Union
Certification
- Communication Skills for Leaders (NSRAA)
- Medication Awareness (A and B)
- First Aid / CPR
- WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System)
- IRS (Internal Responsibility System)
- ILP (Individualized Life Planning)
- RICK (Inclusion and Diversity)
- Food Handlers / Safety
- Fire and Life Safety
- MANDT (Inclusion training)
- Behavior Support
Additional Information
Background check, vulnerable sector check, and child abuse registry check available upon request.
Timeline
Supervisor; Group Homes
Regional Residential Services Society
03.2020 - Current
Youth Program Coordinator
Active Pictou County
04.2017 - 06.2019
Summer Camp Coordinator
Pictou County Wellness Center
06.2015 - 08.2017
Athletic Trainer
Pictou County Wellness Center
03.2013 - 08.2016
- Communication Skills for Leaders (NSRAA)
- Medication Awareness (A and B)
- First Aid / CPR
- WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System)
- IRS (Internal Responsibility System)
- ILP (Individualized Life Planning)
- RICK (Inclusion and Diversity)
- Food Handlers / Safety
- Fire and Life Safety
- MANDT (Inclusion training)
- Behavior Support
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Dalhousie University
Certification - Forensic Social Work 1
Dalhousie University
Certification - Indigenous Studies
University of Alberta
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