Tammy Knockwood
New Ross,NS
Summary
To seek and maintain a position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills and a willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Residential Rehabilitation Worker
Kings Regional Rehabilitation Centre
05.2017 - Current
- Promoted positive interactions with adults living with ADHD, Autism and oppositional defiance behavior by using visual supports, simplifying communication, and utilizing stress scales to turn emotions into concrete concepts.
- Conducted functional behavior assessments, functional analysis, preference assessments, and assessments keeping detailed records of basic learning and language skills to identify target behaviors and purpose of behaviors.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Student Nurse
Nova Scotia Health Authority
10.2021 - 10.2021
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcome goals.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene requirements and monitored conditions to update nursing staff.
- Attended medical procedures to increase nursing expertise and advance training.
Teacher Assistant
South Shore Centre For Education
05.2016 - 05.2020
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Cultivated core values such as kindness, respect, compassion and integrity within students.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Worked one on one with Indigenous student to promote a safe and supportive educational environment.
Personal Care Worker
Shoreham Village Nursing Home
05.2012 - 12.2015
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep, and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Conferred with supervisor to discuss patient condition and medical care.
- Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
Education
No Degree - Community Disability Supports
Nova Scotia Community College
Kentville, NS05.2017
Skills
- Active Member of the Sipekne'katik First Nation
- Cultural Awareness
- Communication (written and verbal)
- Problem-Solving
- Team Collaboration
- Time Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Multitasking Abilities
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Goal Setting
- Behavior Modification Techniques
- Organizational Skills
Certification
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
- Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI)
- Standard First Aid & Level 'C' CPR
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
- Occupational Health & Safety
- Nova Scotia Food Handler's Course
- Fire & Life Safety
- Mandt
- Medication Awareness
- Canada's National Hand Hygiene Course
- Abuse Prevention/Protection of Person's in Care
- Workplace Violence
- Respectful Workplace
- IPAC Core Competencies
- Communication Course
- Ergonomics Course
- Fall Prevention
- Feeding with Dignity
- Behavior Supports
- Health and Personal Care
- IPP Orientation
- Lifts and Transfers
Timeline
Student Nurse
Nova Scotia Health Authority
10.2021 - 10.2021
Residential Rehabilitation Worker
Kings Regional Rehabilitation Centre
05.2017 - Current
Teacher Assistant
South Shore Centre For Education
05.2016 - 05.2020
Personal Care Worker
Shoreham Village Nursing Home
05.2012 - 12.2015
No Degree - Community Disability Supports
Nova Scotia Community College
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
- Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI)
- Standard First Aid & Level 'C' CPR
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
- Occupational Health & Safety
- Nova Scotia Food Handler's Course
- Fire & Life Safety
- Mandt
- Medication Awareness
- Canada's National Hand Hygiene Course
- Abuse Prevention/Protection of Person's in Care
- Workplace Violence
- Respectful Workplace
- IPAC Core Competencies
- Communication Course
- Ergonomics Course
- Fall Prevention
- Feeding with Dignity
- Behavior Supports
- Health and Personal Care
- IPP Orientation
- Lifts and Transfers
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