Lauren Gostick
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Barrie
Summary
Dedicated professional with a Master's degree in Interdisciplinary Health and extensive experience in the behavioral and developmental field. Passionate about advancing healthcare access for individuals with disabilities, particularly in rural and northern communities. Committed to lifelong learning and contributing to impactful research that improves behavioral health outcomes and equitable healthcare delivery.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Residential Program Supervisor
APTUS Treatment Centre
04.2023 - Current
- Implemented crisis intervention techniques when necessary to provide support during difficult situations
- Provided mentoring support for staff members looking to advance their careers within the organization
- Organized recreational activities that promoted physical health and mental well-being among residents
Residential Floor Supervisor
Blossom Group
10.2022 - 04.2024
- Regularly communicated with upper management regarding progress made towards achieving client goals
- Planned and organized medical appointments for clients to ensure Ministry Guidelines were followed and the overall health of clients were maintained
- Maintained positive therapeutic relationships with clients
Disability Support Worker
City of Barrie/Town of Bradford-West Gwillimbury
- Provided individualized assistance to clients with disabilities, including physical, mental, and emotional needs
- Build positive relationships with clients and families
- Provided daily direct support and direct care to clients with disabilities
Education
Master of Arts - INTERDISCIPLINARY HEALTH
LAURENTIAN UNIVERSITY
Greater Sudbury, ON 08.2021 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - CRIMINOLOGY
LAURENTIAN UNIVERSITY
Greater Sudbury, ON 09.2017 - 05.2021
Certificat De Bilinguisme - FRANÇAIS
LAURENTIAN UNIVERSITY
Greater Sudbury, ON05-2021
Research
- Comprehensive literature review, Major Paper topic “Evaluating Substance Use Programs”
- Data synthesis, “Practitioners Perception of Substance Users”,
- Data collection and synthesis, “The Validity and Reliability of Workplace-Based Assessments in Practicing Physicians in North America”.
- Health Sciences North, Research Project Assistant; literature searches, focus group facilitation, transcribing and coding for the Mobile Crisis Rapid Response Team (MCRRT)Timeline
Residential Program Supervisor
APTUS Treatment Centre
04.2023 - Current
Residential Floor Supervisor
Blossom Group
10.2022 - 04.2024
Master of Arts - INTERDISCIPLINARY HEALTH
LAURENTIAN UNIVERSITY
08.2021 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - CRIMINOLOGY
LAURENTIAN UNIVERSITY
09.2017 - 05.2021
Disability Support Worker
City of Barrie/Town of Bradford-West Gwillimbury
Certificat De Bilinguisme - FRANÇAIS
LAURENTIAN UNIVERSITY
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