Radana Latushkina
Victoria
Summary
Dynamic student professional with a proven proficiency working in health and wellness, adept at program development and execution for individuals facing complex challenges. Skilled in risk identification as well as professional and empathetic communication in interdisciplinary healthcare environments. Passionate about fostering community supports and delivering high-quality care to those who need it most.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Activity Worker
Broadmead Care
03.2024 - Current
- Planned, implemented, and evaluated inclusive one-on-one and group activities programming for adults (ages 19–75) with complex disabilities to support their social, intellectual, and physical well-being.
- Adapted engagement approaches to meet a wide range of physical, cognitive, and emotional needs.
- Developed meaningful relationships with residents to better tailor programming to their unique interests, goals, and abilities.
- Handled high-risk situations involving verbal or physical aggression to ensure safety of all surrounding persons.
- Monitored, documented, and reported residents' feedback, social well-being, and engagement through charting systems and team meetings.
- Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team to optimize resident outcomes.
- Directed and supervised volunteers.
Respite Caregiver
Private Residence
12.2021 - 08.2023
- Provided individualized medical care and companionship to a child with type I spinal muscular atrophy over night and day shifts.
- Planned and executed activities in the home and community to promote the social and emotional well-being of the client and their primary caregiver.
- Assisted client with daily living activities, including bathing, food preparation and feeding, ventilation, vital monitoring, and movement.
- Communicated effectively with the primary caregiver regarding the client's physical and emotional well-being, taking on tasks as needed.
- Provided emotional support to the client and their family in a wide range of low- to high-risk situations.
Food Service Worker
Tim Hortons; Symposium Café; UVic Student Union Building
05.2020 - 01.2021
- Delivered exceptional customer service in an enthusiastic, welcoming, and informed manner to ensure visitor satisfaction.
- Took on roles as needed to deliver efficient service in a fast-paced environment.
- Developed strong multitasking skills to manage multiple tasks simultaneously without compromising quality or accuracy.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline service processes during peak hours.
- Assisted in training new employees on operational procedures and company policies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology And Psychology, Dual Major
University of Victoria
Victoria, BC04-2026
Skills
- Strong written communication skills, including professional and scientific writing
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Data synthesis and reporting
- Risk identification and escalation judgement
- Confidentiality and discretion
- Ability to manage high-stress environments
- Empathetic, non-judgemental, and inclusive communication
- Program development, execution, and assessment
- Strong capacity for and comfort with engaging with people of all ages, backgrounds, and levels of physical and mental health
- Accountability in both independent and collaborative work
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Belarusian
Native or Bilingual
Ukranian
Full Professional
Russian
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Timeline
Activity Worker
Broadmead Care
03.2024 - Current
Respite Caregiver
Private Residence
12.2021 - 08.2023
Food Service Worker
Tim Hortons; Symposium Café; UVic Student Union Building
05.2020 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Biology And Psychology, Dual Major
University of Victoria