Mary Vlahovic
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Objective
I am re-entering the work force, I am a single mom with 3 kids. I enjoy being around people and enjoy learning new things.
Work Experience
Residential Aid Worker (07/18/2008 – 04/15/2009)
Last Employer: Camrose Community Connections
Contact Person: Gerry McCracken
Responsibilities: I worked with youth at risk up to the age of 18. I met their daily needs such as cooking, cleaning, driving to needed destinations and advocating when necessary. I also was required to complete daily logs, incident reports, communication notes and administer medication.
Accomplishments: Received my suicide intervention, crisis intervention and Non-violent crisis intervention which has since lapsed.
Child and Youth Care Worker (12/22/2007 – 07/15/2008)
Last Employer: BOSCO Homes
Contact Person: Mark Grier
Responsibilities: I worked with youth at risk up to the age of 18. I met their daily needs such as cooking, cleaning, driving to needed destinations and advocating when necessary. I also was required to complete daily logs, incident reports, communication notes and administer medication.
Accomplishments: Received my medication administration certificate as well as my food safety and WHIMIS certificates which have since lapsed.
Outreach worker/Outreach Coordinator (06/01/2005 – 12/21/2007)
Last Employer: The Camrose Open Door
Contact Person: Randal Nickel
Responsibilities: I worked with youth at risk aged 11-24. We provided for their basic needs such as food, shelter, and clothing. I was required to complete daily log notes, incident reports, scheduling, communication logs and time sheets During my supervisory position I supervised up 10 people at a time as well completed monthly staff reviews and weekly check-ins with all staff.
Accomplishments: Received my suicide intervention, crisis intervention, first aide, aboriginal awareness, when to report, supervisory training level 1 & 2 and numerous other certificates. Some are still relevent but most have since lapsed.
Education
Establishment: Athabasca University
Degree: Bachelor of Arts with a Double Major in Women's Studies and Psychology
Education Period: 10/01/2009 - 03/31/2011
Details: I am still a student at Athabasca University, I have completed 2 years of a 4 year degree. I am currently taking a break from my studies.
Establishment: Red Deer College
Degree: Rehabilitation Services
Education Period: 09/07/2000 - 05/18/2002
Details: This was a 2 year diploma program.
Skills
I have good communication skills, I enjoy being around people and working with-in a team. I am responsible, reliable and easy to get along with.
Computer Skills: I have basic computer skills, I took numerous computer classes during high school as well during my last 3 jobs I was required to record all log notes, comunication notes, and incident reports on the computer. During my supervisory position I was required to complete data entry using Excel. I was also resposible for doing scheduling which was also done on the computer.
Interests
I enjoy painting, listening to music, playing sports and spending time with my 3 children.