Samantha Gussak
Amherst,NS
Summary
Dedicated healthcare worker with 6 years of experience in counseling individuals and groups to drive practical solutions to conflicts. Innovative in developing unique solutions targeted to precise needs of each individual case. Attentive in hearing all viewpoints and working closely with disputants to deliver mediation and solutions based on communication and cooperation.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community Inclusion Facilitator
The Sunset Community
02.2024 - Current
- Used diverse teaching materials and motivational approaches to reduce learning gaps and instruct participants.
- Fostered an inclusive learning environment by addressing diverse needs and adapting facilitation techniques as needed.
- Built rapport with diverse groups of participants by demonstrating empathy, active listening skills, and cultural competence during facilitated sessions.
- Increased participant engagement by incorporating interactive activities and group discussions into sessions.
Residential Councilor
The Sunset Community
08.2020 - 02.2024
- Working with adults who have behavioral,learning and physical disabilities .
- Helping adults with personal care as well as assisting their rehabilitation in order to allow them freedom to live as they wish.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Dispensed accurate dosage of medication to patients by following prescription orders , as well as nurse and doctor instructions.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
Cashier/ Customer Service/Assistant Cook
Red's Chip Wagon/ Red's Burger Bus
05.2017 - 08.2020
- Seasonal Position from May until September yearly
- Family owned business
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
- Handled multiple payment methods securely, minimizing discrepancies and potential losses.
Term-Position Educational Assistant
Chignecto-Central Regional Centre For Education
10.2019 - 06.2020
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Developed strong rapport with students, fostering trust and mutual respect to create a positive classroom atmosphere conducive to learning.
- Supported students with special needs by adapting lessons and providing necessary accommodations in collaboration with special education staff.
- Encouraged social-emotional growth among students by modeling appropriate behavior and guiding conversations around self-awareness, empathy, and responsible decisionmaking.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Substitute Educational Assistant
Chignecto-Central Regional Centre For Education
12.2018 - 10.2019
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay current on best practices in education and enhance teaching skills.
- Participated regular meetings, trainings, workshops enhance collaboration communication among staff members foster continuous improvement school culture climate.
- Assisted students with special needs, ensuring they received appropriate support and accommodations to succeed in the classroom.
- Supported teachers in preparing materials and resources for class activities, helping to create engaging and interactive lessons.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
Camp Counselor/Grounds Maintenance Landscaper
River John Recreation
05.2017 - 08.2017
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Ensured camper safety by enforcing camp rules, supervising group activities, and responding promptly to incidents or concerns.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Acted as a positive role model, demonstrating strong leadership skills and exemplifying the camp''s core values.
- Demonstrated skilled use and maintenance of landscape tools and equipment.
- Maintained commercial and residential landscapes with comprehensive and diverse team.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Carleton University
Ottawa, ON11.2019
High School Diploma -
Queen Elizabeth Collegiate And Vocational Institut
Kingston, ON06.2014
High School Diploma -
Napanee District Secondary School
Napanee, ON06.2014
Skills
- Facilitation Techniques
- Community Outreach
- Inclusivity
- Conflict resolution skills
- developmental disabilities experience (5 years)
- Experience with Children of all ages
- Microsoft Office, Excel, Word ( 10)
- Plan Implementation
- Autism Experience
- Medication Administration( 4 years)
- crisis intervention(5)
- writing/ charting skills
Languages
French
Limited Working
Certification
- WHMIS Training - January 2023
- MANDT Training - March 2023
- Food Handlers Training - April 2023
- Standard First Aid Training - MArch 2023
- Fire Safety Training - May 2023
Timeline
Community Inclusion Facilitator
The Sunset Community
02.2024 - Current
Residential Councilor
The Sunset Community
08.2020 - 02.2024
Term-Position Educational Assistant
Chignecto-Central Regional Centre For Education
10.2019 - 06.2020
Substitute Educational Assistant
Chignecto-Central Regional Centre For Education
12.2018 - 10.2019
Cashier/ Customer Service/Assistant Cook
Red's Chip Wagon/ Red's Burger Bus
05.2017 - 08.2020
Camp Counselor/Grounds Maintenance Landscaper
River John Recreation
05.2017 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Carleton University
High School Diploma -
Queen Elizabeth Collegiate And Vocational Institut
High School Diploma -
Napanee District Secondary School
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