Serena Harvey
Thompson,MB
Summary
First, Capable of bringing demonstrated success in motivating and optimizing program operations across a 4-year history of accomplishment in Social work education. Secondly, Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude, including the willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. and to learn new skills and tasks. Lastly, Compassionate Early Childhood Educator with passion for teaching and supporting young students in setting foundation for life-long success. Proven to quickly develop rapport with children through friendly approach, patient demeanor and excellent communication skills. Organized with exceptional work ethic and dedication to completing projects. Skilled in both independently motivated and collaborative team settings.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Work Practicum Student
Cheryce Onook-Pilling
The Link, Thompson, MB
11.2022 - 04.2023
- Social work practice skills towards responding to the social conditions concerning humanity's life scenarios
- Continuously following social work Code of ethics
- Social work practice aiming towards social change, social action, advocacy, and social justice based on the Individual, family groups, community, organizations, and societal categories
- Safe and culturally appropriate services through policies and procedures toward approaching with Indigenous peoples and diverse cultures
- Trauma Informed practice skills
- Direct observation skills
- Behavior analyst
- Strength based and empowerment skills
- Apply Social work Theories to analyze cases, understand service users/client to create interventions to address clients life situations and scenario's
- Adverse childhood experiences training
- Harm reduction and Naloxone training
- Interviewed clients to assess needs and determine most suitable needs and services
- Mediated between family members to facilitate conflict resolution and build healthy family relationships
- Represented organization within local communities to provide advocacy services to clients and establish relationships with other organizations
- Offered community resource guidance to clients to meet family needs for assistance
- Consulted with other professionals to gain insight and advice and build strong network within organization
- Performed client screenings and accurately recorded data in case files to facilitate clinical case coordination services and case management duties
- Responded to crises and emergency situations to provide immediate assistance to persons in need
- Developed education and social programs to provide clients with knowledge and skills for healthy, productive lives
- Facilitated support groups and workshops to provide valuable services to clients
- Participated in professional development and training opportunities to enhance clinical skills
- Provided crisis counseling and intervention services to clients in emergency situations
- Facilitated peer support groups to help clients connect with others
- Facilitated psychoeducational classes to help clients develop life skills
- Assisted clients in identifying community resources and connecting with appropriate services
- Educated clients and families on mental health, wellness and recovery topics
- Administered assessments to identify clients' needs and establish treatment plans
- Monitored clients' progress to adjust treatment plans accordingly
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans for clients
- Documented client progress and activities in accordance with agency policies and procedures
- Assisted clients in developing and setting realistic goals to promote positive change
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate care for clients
- Utilized evidence-based practices to provide effective interventions for clients
- Evaluated clients' social, emotional and psychological needs to create treatment plans
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to help clients develop coping skills and improve communication
- Devised and implemented community-based programs to promote mental health awareness
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with community resources for successful referrals
- Conducted home visits to assess clients' home environment and provide support
- Developed and implemented social work plans to understand desired project goals and properly align social work activities
- Documented services provided meticulously by keeping accurate records of activities, interactions and conversations
- Conducted outreach to local referral sources to build strong partnerships for supportive services
- Maintained client reports to track client progress, record interventions and provide relevant data for analysis
- Conducted research and wrote reports to provide accurate and up-to-date summaries of client conditions.
Preschool Program Leader
Dee Chaboyer
Mamowetak Friendship Centre Thompson, MB
06.2019 - 09.2020
- Maintained high-quality child care standards based on developmentally appropriate practices
- Indigenous traditional educational learning
- Stayed current on guidelines to maintain compliant program operations
- Attended professional meetings and conferences to maintain and improve professional competence
- Oversaw safety requirements, inspection, and certification procedures to facilitate annual licensing review
- Supervised childcare workers and oversaw facility to meet state requirements for education and training
- Observed and assessed classroom activities to verify conformity with quality standards
- Established and optimized program schedules to cover planned needs while capitalizing on opportunities to improve student learning
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement
- Collaborated on strategies to enhance student learning and behavior alongside parents and teaching staff
- Implemented school policies, procedures and systems to promote safe and healthy environments
- Monitored student progress and provided students and childcare assistants with assistance in resolving problems
- Reviewed curriculum to evaluate success and recommend and implement changes
- Developed budget for center and established controls to adhere to budget
- Modernized instructional plans and educational approaches to enhance student learning
- Planning daily learning activities: teaching children their alphabets letters, numbers, tracing, counting, science, reading, arts, crafts, gross motor activities such as jumping, running, throwing, balancing, and physical motor activities such as daily exercises, stretching and deep breathing activities
- Assisting independent learning such as washing their hands, getting dressed undressed for outdoor play
- Creating monthly activity plans for children, parents and families
- Health and nutritional cooking planning with parents and children
- Booking field trips within the community to organizations
- Educate children with emotional learning, sensory play, dance, mannerism, comfort, support and safety
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Respite Worker
Abbie Garson
Split Lake, MB
05.2014 - 11.2014
- Maintained safe and hazard-free environments
- Planned engaging recreational, developmental and entertainment activities
- Provided relief support to children and families
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes
- Assisted with daily living needs such as personal hygiene
- Assisted residents with basic activities of daily living
- Prepared nutritious meals, cleaned house, laundered clothing and completed shopping tasks
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being
- Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions
- Cooked meals and assisted children and families with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep bedroom clean
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
Camp Dishwasher
Sodexo Campus Services
Wabowden, MB
03.2013 - 08.2013
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others
- Actively listening to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor
- Restocking, sweeping and mopping
- Washing dishes and cutlery
- Sanitizing down tables and chairs.
Education
Bachelor of Social Work -
The Northern Social Work Program
Thompson, MB06.2024
Early Childhood Education Diploma -
The University College of The North
Thompson, MB06.2019
High School Education Diploma -
Chief Sam Cook School
Split Lake, MB06.2016
Skills
- Documentation and Record Keeping
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Creative Teaching Strategies
- Outdoor Play Supervision
- Professionalism
- Analytical Thinking
- Progress Monitoring
- Program Development
- Health and Safety Knowledge
- Safety regulations compliance
- Professional boundaries
- Self-care strategies
- Individual Counseling
- Mental Health Support
- Goal Setting
- Family Support
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Social Work Practicum Student
Cheryce Onook-Pilling
11.2022 - 04.2023
Preschool Program Leader
Dee Chaboyer
06.2019 - 09.2020
Respite Worker
Abbie Garson
05.2014 - 11.2014
Camp Dishwasher
Sodexo Campus Services
03.2013 - 08.2013
Bachelor of Social Work -
The Northern Social Work Program
Early Childhood Education Diploma -
The University College of The North
High School Education Diploma -
Chief Sam Cook School