John Pickering

36 Broadview Street, Collingwood, L9Y 0X2

Phone: (705) 441 - 5225 E-Mail: john.rm.Pickering@Gmail.com

Career Objective
To secure a position working as a PSW in a hospital setting where I can continue to grow

Education
Cambrian College, Developmental Service Worker September 2011 – May 2013
Graduated with a 4.0 GPA

This program teaches students the skills to effectively promote the physical, mental, and emotional
health of individuals with special needs. Students gain a thorough understanding of the social model of
support.

Employment History
Community Living Day Staff and Program Staff, Meaford Ontario November 2013 - Present
■ Promote community inclusion, independence and self-determinism for the individuals supported
through Programs

■ Participate in all activities of daily living (i.e. cleaning, cooking, medication dispensing, personal
care)

■ Documenting patient activities, medication administration as well as updating patient profiles

■ Utilize problem-solving skills to work collaboratively within a team

■ Individual Program Development through behavioural modification and Individual Support Plans

■ Worked to create safe and positive living arrangements for patients

Assistant Director, Camp Presqu’ile June 2011 – September 2016

■ Worked in an administration role to ensure that each new coming resident had a profile inputted into
the computer system
■ Completion, organization and filing of employee packages
■ Through the use of Microsoft excel created spreadsheets of daily scheduling, as well as tracking
daily tasks and movements of staff and campers
■ Direct line of communication between staff, residents and families

Special Needs Coordinator, Camp Presqu’ile June 2010 – September 2011

■ In charge of the 1:1 placement and support of staff and individuals with developmental and/or
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intellectual disabilities, along with physical disabilities

■ Worked with residents to promote a sense of responsibility and work ethic to encourage their
independence in the community setting.
■ Supervise and support staff, helping to resolve conflicts as they arise.

Educational Assistant, Barrydowne College September 2012 - April 2013

■ Assist and supervise students who are deemed at risk by the school board, in a school setting. As-
sisted teachers with behavioural plans, as well as any lesson plans.
■ Helped teach various aspects of the course under supervision and direction of the teacher in charge

Qualifications

- First Aid, CPR certified

- BCLS

- Safe Management Training Certificate

References available upon request.