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Recent Community Support Worker graduate committed to delivering trauma-informed, harm-reduction services for clients facing homelessness, mental illness, and social barriers. Skilled communicator with a client-centred approach and a passion for meaningful outreach.

Thrift Store, Food Bank, and Soup Kitchen - Salvation Army - Parksville, BC

(2014)

Assisted in operations distributing food and necessary items to those in need within the community. Works in a team setting to provide respectful and supportive customer service in the thrift store. Participated in running soup kitchen and food bank program during Covid-19 pandemic. Served meals and ensured everyone was safe. Display empathy, patience, and understanding when helping vulnerable individuals.

• Volunteered across thrift store, food bank, and soup kitchen programs since 2014, delivering frontline community support

Practicum Student - Carmichael Enterprises - Nanaimo, BC

(2026-05-19 - 2026-06-26)

Completed a six-week practicum in a professional environment.

• Built professional client relationships through respectful, consistent communication in a community support setting
• Applied workplace procedures, confidentiality standards, and safety regulations under direct staff supervision
• Strengthened teamwork, organisation, and problem-solving skills by collaborating with experienced support workers

Diploma - Community Support Worker - Discovery College (2026-06)