Rhiannon Saluk
Oshawa,ON
Summary
I am a graduate of the Social Service Worker Program at Durham College, and current student at Dalhousie University working towards my Bachelor of Social Work Degree and seeking employment/placement that will allow me to utilize and enhance my skills in the Social Services field. Adept at identifying optimal curricula, developing lesson plans and aligning instruction with current learning goals Good planner, problem-solver and analytical leader with strong attention to detail and sound judgment focused on continuous improvement. Decisive, practical and strategic in leading operations and teams.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Unit Support
Toronto Rehab
01.2009 - 01.2011
- The Spinal Cord Program
- Assisted patients with receiving and eating their meals
- Fostered a friendly environment for patients through social interaction
- Assisted the nurses with their administrative tasks
Sears Oshawa Centre
12.2006
- Cosmetic Department Christmas Gala
- Greeted customers
- Handed out promotional samples
- Community Involvement
Fundraiser
04.2005
- Sold carnations to raise money and awareness for the MS charity
- Preformed/sang and played guitar to help raise money for the Sick Kids Charity Benefit Concert at The Moustache Club in Oshawa –
Cashier
Kentucky Fried Chicken
01.2005 - 08.2006
- Worked in a team environment
- Maintained cleanliness in the restaurant according to health and safety regulations
- Opened and closed cash register
- Responsible for cash float
- Won employee of the week several times
- Student
Learning Facilitator
YMCA of Greater
09.2018 - Current
- Showed initiative in seeking learning activities that facilitate personal and professional growth
- Mentored 8 different children, for one hour at a time, twice a week
- Communicated and collaborated effectively with professionals of a multidisciplinary team
- Attended board meetings and promoted events for BBBS in the community
- Early, Worked with children of all ages (infant to 12 years of age)
- Worked in classrooms of 30+children
- Supported the inclusion of children who require enhanced support
- Identified individual strengths and goals for children in collaboration with behaviour management professionals
- Managed the behavior of individual children according to their behaviour management strategies
- Provided role modeling for behaviour management strategies and promoted team discussion and problem solving to meet the needs of children identified as needing enhanced support
- Documented individual children's progress by collecting data, completing observations, and collecting data
- Interacted with children as a play partner, showing respect for each child's feelings and interests
- Communicated with parents consistently both verbally and in writing to build supportive relationships
- Implemented a living curriculum that followed YMCA Playing to Learn and YMCA A Place to Connect guidelines
- Supported children in self-directing their play through a supportive environment and flexible programs
- Maintained positive relationships with co-workers and community partners.
Lead
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Clarington
10.2014 - 05.2015
- Facilitated the Go Girls program for BBBS of Clarington, groups at John M
- James, Charles Bowman and Dr
- Ross Tilley Public schools, located in Bowmanville, Ontario
- Educated groups of 8-10 girls, aging from 10-13 on healthy relationships, self-esteem, sexual education and peer pressure, the importance of healthy eating habits and active lifestyle
- Initiated group activities abiding by the Go Girls manual provided by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Clarington
- Participated in the In School Mentoring Program for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Clarington from
Clarington Older Adults Association
01.2014 - 04.2014
- Demonstrated professional assertiveness while Event planning; set-up and take down
- Organizing and preparing community dinner
- Extensive administrative work, including running the front desk, greeting members of the community and socializing with members of the COAA, filing and answering phone calls
- Worked independently facilitating the Woman's Wednesday Club, held at the Courtice Community Complex; maintained a professional helping relationship with members of the group
- Tracked membership participation and participated in activities with members
- Lead a weekly book club for members
customer service team
Quizno's Subs
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Worked in a, environment
- Opened and closed cash register
- Provided excellent customer services
- Maintained a pristine working environment according to health and safety regulations
Education
Bachelor of Social Work Degree - Social Work
Dalhousie University
Halifax, NS06.2025
Social Work
Trent University
Oshawa, ON2018
Service Worker Diploma - Social Work
Durham College
Oshawa, ON06.2015
Grade 12 Diploma -
Durham Alternative Secondary School
Oshawa, Ontario06.2011
Some College (No Degree) -
Durham College
Oshawa, ONDurham College
2010
Skills
- Emotional Support
- Case Assessments
- Relationship Cultivation
- Play Therapy
- Care Planning and Management
- Elder Care
- Grief Support
- Cognitive Behavior Practices
- Autism and Spectrum Disorders
- Patient-Centered Care
- Child Abuse and Neglect Identification
- Social Justice
- Child Care
- Mental Health Support
- Compassionate Care
Singer/Songwriter/musician
I have been singing and writing songs since I was a young child. I love performing in my community and surrounding areas. I have also been playing guitar since I was 17, and find it to be a great outlet and source of well-being.
Timeline
Learning Facilitator
YMCA of Greater
09.2018 - Current
Lead
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Clarington
10.2014 - 05.2015
Clarington Older Adults Association
01.2014 - 04.2014
Unit Support
Toronto Rehab
01.2009 - 01.2011
Sears Oshawa Centre
12.2006
Fundraiser
04.2005
Cashier
Kentucky Fried Chicken
01.2005 - 08.2006
customer service team
Quizno's Subs
01.2004 - 01.2005
Bachelor of Social Work Degree - Social Work
Dalhousie University
Social Work
Trent University
Service Worker Diploma - Social Work
Durham College
Grade 12 Diploma -
Durham Alternative Secondary School
Some College (No Degree) -
Durham College
Durham College
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