GAIL HAMILTON

1509-126 Bellamy Rd N 647-865-4245

Scarborough, ON ghamilton00@hotmail.com

OBJECTIVE

To secure a position as a Social Service or Health Care Worker, using my extensive

background in related fields to contribute to your organization’s goals

SUMMARY OF SKILLS

• Successful recipient of Social Service Worker diploma from Medix School

• Completed comprehensive 500-hour placement working with elderly at long-term
care facility
• Experience as a community service worker, with a focus on home care
• Demonstrates strong leadership skills and initiative in work environment
• Excels as a member of a team to achieve missions of company
• Excellent problem-solving techniques and organizational skills
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of various computer software programs, e.g. MS Word

EDUCATION

Social Service Worker Program 2009-2010

Medix School, Kitchener, Ontario
• Human Sexuality
• Effective Helping
• Introduction to Social Work
• Practice with the Elderly &
Communities
• Individual & Group Counseling
• Social Service Law

Computer Upgrading Course: Microsoft Word 1995

K.C.I., Kitchener, Ontario

RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE

Social Service Worker – Student Placement 2009-2010

Extendicare - Guildwood, Ontario
• Completed 1:1 visits and facilitated activity programs for residents
• Demonstrated empathy and active listening skills when working with each resident
• Maintained awareness of policies and boundaries during interactions
• Accurately reported incidents to supervisors to ensure appropriate action taken

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• Ability to encourage residents to adhere to behavioural guidelines, while
maintaining their dignity
• Attended assessment meeting for elderly client

Community Service Worker – Home Care 2008-2009

Canadian Red Cross, Kitchener, Ontario
• Accurately recorded patient information in logs
• Cared for clients according to specific individual needs
• Recorded and provided information to ensure patient received appropriate
assistance
• Submitted reports to clinical supervisor on time, to resolve issues immediately

Community Service Worker – Home Care 2008

Independent Living Care, Kitchener, Ontario
• Assisted clients with personal care
• Used ceiling lifts or Hoyer to move clients to and from bed
• Recorded and provided information to Clinical Supervisor
• Prepared meals when needed

Children’s Assistant 1986-1993

International Gospel Centre, Kitchener, Ontario
• Worked with six male children, 9 years old, in educational environment
• Prepared engaging visual materials to assist in delivery of lessons
• Clearly communicated explanations of stories to children

ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

C-Operator 2001-2008
Associated Packaging Technologies, Kitchener, Ontario
• Input and maintained accurate records of data in computer database
• Exhibited effective leadership qualities through overseeing shift production

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