Kathy Jenkins

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Stratford, PE C1B 2N9

902-***-****

adyzrp@r.postjobfree.com

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

• Human Services Diploma from Holland College

• 10+ years in the Human Services Field

• Active in advocacy and the promotion of inclusion

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Work well under pressure and in a fast paced environment

• Possess a strong work ethic with excellent time management skills

• WHMIS, First Aid and CPR training

• Recent criminal record check

RELEVANT SKILLS

Support Worker Skills:

• Reviewed clients background information

• Interviewed clients to obtain case history and prepared intake reports

• Assessed clients relevant skills strengths and needs

• Developed plans of action while providing support and assistance

• Referred clients to other agencies as needed

• Supervised activities in a professional friendly manner

• Implemented life skills workshops as per policy and procedures

• Gave support and discussed any difficulties or problems

• Evaluated the effectiveness of programs

• Maintained contact with social services agencies

Caregiving Skills:

• Prepared meals and assisted with feeding

• Planned interesting and recreational activities for individual clients

• Performed health related duties such as changing dressings and assisted with medications

• Tended to the emotional well-being of clients and supported their social development

• Managed complex emotional behavioral and physical needs

Communication Skills:

• Maintained effective communication with coworkers and clients

• Promoted independence and encourage positive decision making

• Transported clients to and from activities

• Greeted customers and responded to any issues in a timely manner

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WORK HISTORY

Activity Assistant/Greeter

Whisperwood Villa Charlottetown, PE 2019-2022

Caregiver

Home Instead Senior Care Charlottetown, PE 2015-2019

Site Supervisor

Camp Gencheff Stratford, PE 2009-2015

Councilor

Camp Gencheff Stratford, PE 2009

Caregiver

Personal Charlottetown, PE 1980-2008

Sales Associate

Cottage Lane Decor Charlottetown, PE 2004-2006

Researcher

Citizens Advocacy Hamilton, ON 1979-1980

Community Social Work

Hamilton YMCA Hamilton, ON 1978-1979

House Parent

Sherwood Home Charlottetown, PE 1975-1977

Day Care Worker

Tiny Tot Day Care Charlottetown, PE 1974-1975

EDUCATION

Human Services Diploma

Holland College Charlottetown, PE 2009-2011

Social Service Worker II

Mohawk College Hamilton, ON 1977-1979

TRAINING/COURSES

FirstAid/CPR

Whisperwood Villa Charlottetown, PE 2021

GPA

Whisperwood Villa Charlottetown, PE 2020

WHMIS

Whisperwood Villa Charlottetown, PE 2020

TLR

Holland College Charlottetown, PE 2019

Family Violence Prevention

Holland College Charlottetown, PE 2011

Food Safety

Department of Health Charlottetown, PE 2009

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