Josey Ruzesky

#8 Maplewood Green, Strathmore, Alberta, T1P 1G7 –

403-952-6603 – josey.ruzesky@mymhc.ca

Education Child and Youth Care Counselling Diploma

Medicine Hat College, Medicine Hat AB
Expected Graduation – April 2018
- Achieved a GPA of 3.6/4.0
- Received presidential honor role in 2016 and 2017
- Member of the Phi Theta Kappa honors society
Child and Youth Care Counselling Bachelor’s Degree
University of Victoria, Victoria BC
Expected Graduation- April 2020

Practicum CYCC worker in the LAP room

Experience Medicine Hat High School, Medicine Hat AB
January 2017-April 2017
- Assisted students with developmental disabilities in
completing course work.
- Provided the students with support
- Assisted with getting the students to and from their
course classes.

Youth Outreach Worker

McMan Youth Hub, Medicine Hat AB
September 2017-April 2018
- Assist clients aged 12-24 in connecting to community
resources and completing goals.
- Work from a strength-based and harm-reduction
approach towards the youth.
- Complete a variety of case management tasks
- Provide the client with scaling exercises, and
encourage the client to make goals.
Experience Cashier
Dairy Queen, Strathmore AB
May 2014 – August 2016
Maintained high standards of customer service during high-
volume and fast paced operations.

Shift Lead
Dairy Queen, Strathmore AB
June 2016 – August 2016
Promptly and empathetically handled guest concerns and
complaints.
Trained new team members
Strictly followed all cash, security, inventory and labor policies
and procedures.

Respite Worker – Children’s Department

Next Step Residential Services, Medicine Hat AB
March 2016-June 2017
Acted as a motivator for the child I worked with, and
encouraged the child to try new things.
Participated in activities the child enjoyed.

Youth Worker
Redcliff Youth Centre, Redcliff AB
June 2017 – Current
Supervise and engage with youth aged 10-17 within the
center.
Teach youth cooking skills while completing dinner
preparation.
Act as a positive role model for the youth
Provide youth in-need with community resources

2 Josey Ruzesky
#8 Maplewood Green, Strathmore, Alberta, T1P 1G7 –
403-952-6603 – josey.ruzesky@mymhc.ca
Volunteer
Child and Youth Care Counselling Club
Experience
Medicine Hat College, Medicine Hat AB
September 2016-current
- Fundraise for local resources by completing bake sales
and steak nights.
- Provide the community with free family-friendly events.
- Donate to a variety of local organizations.

Certifications - CPR & First Aid Certificate

- ASIST Certificate
- Food Safety Certificate

Skills - Personable and Approachable

- Enthusiastic
- Highly dependable
- Proficient with Microsoft Office

References Janae Ulrich, Redcliff Youth Centre

403-548-2811
Dean Milne, Child & Youth Care Professor
403-504-3610

3 Josey Ruzesky
#8 Maplewood Green, Strathmore, Alberta, T1P 1G7 –
403-952-6603 – josey.ruzesky@mymhc.ca