SAMANTHA CLARE
Belleville,ON
Summary
An upbeat and compassionate individual with a natural ability to connect with people and foster positive environments. Knowledgeable in creating engaging activities and maintaining safe environments, with strong organizational and communication skills. Dedicated to enriching the lives of participants through meaningful and enjoyable experiences.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Activity Aide
H.J McFarland Home
11.2019 - Current
- Planned and implemented activity programs, special events and outings for residents to improve cognitive functions and emotional and mental health.
- Transported residents on outings to facilitate community activity initiatives.
- Fostered strong relationships between staff, residents, and family members through effective communication regarding activity schedules and updates on resident involvement.
- Trained new Activity Aides, Student and Volunteers on best practices in delivering engaging programming for resident population.
- Documented resident progress by tracking attendance, participation levels, and personal achievements in various activities.
- Evaluated effectiveness of current programming through regular assessment and feedback collection from residents, staff, and family members, implementing necessary improvements as needed.
Early ON Coordinator
Brighton Children’s Centre
04.2019 - 11.2019
- Planning drop-in programs for community members
- Maintaining monthly and yearly Budgeting
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Social media - creation and monitoring
- Coordination and meetings with other coordinators
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by responding promptly to inquiries and addressing concerns professionally.
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
- Ensured seamless daily operations by maintaining clean and organized work environments.
Child and Youth Worker
Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board
01.2017 - 06.2018
- Worked with students on academics
- Behavioral management
- Administrative work and planning
- Conducted assessments to identify needs of children and youth, tailoring interventions accordingly.
- Contributed positively towards team collaborations by engaging in regular meetings and sharing insights, enhancing team cohesion.
- Worked with at-risk youth to assist with societal reintegration after prolonged institutionalization.
Buffet Server
Shorelines Casino
05.2017 - 05.2018
- Customer Service
- Cleaning and prepping tables
- Transactions
- Greeted guests and seated promptly, providing special accommodation for handicapped diners and small children.
- Utilized strong communication skills when interacting with diverse clientele, ensuring that each guest felt welcome and valued upon entering the establishment.
- Handled food and beverage orders for up to 50 guests, delivering prompt and friendly service.
Education
Recreation and Sport Services Diploma -
Loyalist College
Belleville, ON 04.2019
Child and Youth Worker Diploma - Human Studies
Loyalist College
Belleville, ON 04.2017
Skills
- Strong Interpersonal skills
- Value Teamwork
- Independently Motivated
- Problem Solving Oriented
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Microsoft Office and Technologically Proficient
- Financially Responsible
- Organizationally Oriented
- Time Management Skills
- Event supervision
- Event Planning
- Relationship building
Certification
- Mental Health First Aid Training, 03/17
- SMART Serve Certified, 05/17
- High Five Certification, 01/18
- First Aid and CPR Level C Training, 03/19
- Dementiability Certified, 06/21
- U-First Certificate, 03/21
- Communication Tips and Tools for Dementia Certified, 01/22
Volunteer Work
Manger for a Competitive Community Baseball Team. During my time working for them I am responsible for booking Fields for outside games and practices and Indoor facilities for off season training. I keep track of the teams finances and order all the equipment and any uniforms they would need off the season. I plan and run all the teams fundraising and special events that need to so throughout the season.
Timeline
Activity Aide
H.J McFarland Home
11.2019 - Current
Early ON Coordinator
Brighton Children’s Centre
04.2019 - 11.2019
Buffet Server
Shorelines Casino
05.2017 - 05.2018
Child and Youth Worker
Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board
01.2017 - 06.2018
- Mental Health First Aid Training, 03/17
- SMART Serve Certified, 05/17
- High Five Certification, 01/18
- First Aid and CPR Level C Training, 03/19
- Dementiability Certified, 06/21
- U-First Certificate, 03/21
- Communication Tips and Tools for Dementia Certified, 01/22
Recreation and Sport Services Diploma -
Loyalist College
Child and Youth Worker Diploma - Human Studies
Loyalist College
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