pamelaplantingaCreat ive. A�able. Cur ious.
ABOUT
604-612-4014 [email protected]
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EDUCATIONBIOMEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY & KINESIOLOGY
Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, BC
Major: B.S. Behavioural Neuroscience, Joint Program of Psychology and Kinesiology (CGPA: 3.73 / 4.33)
Co-operative Education Program
May 2013 - Present
GENERAL STUDIES
Vancouver Island University, Nanaimo, BC
Major: B.S. Biology (CGPA: 3.77/ 4.0)
Awards: Dean’s Honor List (2011-2013), Pieter de Reuver Fdn Chemistry Bursary
Sept. 2011- Apr. 2013
APPLIED BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM
North Island College, Campell River, BC
Programs: O�ce Assistant Certi�cate
FRENCH PROGRAM
Université Laval, Quebec City, QC
Programs: French as a Second Language, Explore Program
Aug. 2009 - July 2010
May 2009 - June 2009
Sept. 2008- Apr. 2009
FRENCH COURSE
North Island College, Courtenay, BC
Programs: Intermediate French Course
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I am a creative individual who specializes in interacting with people and providing care. I am a lifelong learner. Past references have
noted that I am a quiet leader who leads by example. I consider myself an excellent listener with the gift of patience. Employers have
considered me engaging, trustworthy and competent when providing service for their company.
in each listed jobPROFESSIONAL SKILLS UTILIZEDSupported persons with developmental disabilities in their daily lives by creating as much opportunity as possible for their
independance and self identity by teaching them life skills and engaging them in recreational, social activities
E�ectively supported individuals with various challenging behaviours, meanwhile adhering to speci�c behavioural protocols
Scheduled and attended community events and appointments, including attending the 2010 Vancouver Paralympic Games
with two clients in wheelchairs, providing full care for two days)
Utilized medical terminology and acquired transfer-of-function skills from Registered Nurses to administer medications and to
implement speci�c medical protocols
Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team of colleagues, relatives of clients, and external professionals including Occupational
and Physiotherapists, Dentists, Surgeons, Nurses, Doctors, and Emergency Response Units
Designed specialized menu-plans for clients, based on existing diets such as Glycemic Index and GERD, conducted grocery
shopping with clients, and prepared all meals for groups up to 15 people
Provided personal care, including bathing, personal hygiene, dressing, lifts and transfers
Assisted managers in entering payroll data in Excel spreadsheets, ensuring timely submissions to the head o�ce for review
Managed client �nances by assisting them in transactions, performing bank withdrawals and deposits, and documenting
account balances
Charted daily, monthly, and annual notes, and submitted Internal and Critical Incident Reports according to company policies
and clients’ personalized program plans
CERTIFICATES
MENTIONS
INTRO. TO COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKER CERT.
- Person-Centered Thinking
- Supporting Individuals Through
Valued Attachments (SIVA)
- Mandt System® training for
behaviour management
Children’s Program Co-leader: Harvest Baptist Church
She was always willing to do
the extras and she was quick
with...trying [new] things
to...improve the quality of life
of the individuals...serv[ed].
- Shelley Werner, Program
Manager, NACL
Not only is she able to take
direction from authority, but
she is also able to take
initiative, implement new ideas,
and be willing to try anything.
She is a joy to observe in
action.
- Sue Milroy, Camp Director, Camp
Imadene
Organize crafts, lead games and songs, provide mentorship to children aged 4-12 yearsACTIVITIES
Langley, BCMay 2013- Present
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OTHER CERTIFICATIONS
- First Aid (CPR, AED)
- WHMIS
- Foodsafe
- Class 4 Driver’s Liscense
- Piano: Royal Conservatory of Music
(Grade 8 & Theory Exams)
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENTChildren
Co-Counselor: Camp Imadene
Cabin co-counselor for groups of ten girls aged 12-14 yrs ACTIVITIES
Mesachie Lake, B.C.Summers ‘03 & ’04
HorticultureAdvocate: Sustainable SFU
Distribution of and promotion of the Harvest Box Program; set-up and take-down of booth; customer service; cash handling; taking orders
HARVEST BOX PROGRAM & POCKET MARKET
Burnaby, B.C.
INTERESTS
Attend events for planting, harvesting, and educational purposes; assist in maintenance of garden plots such as watering and weeding
COMMUNITY & LEARNING GARDEN
Horticultural Assistant: Genesis Plant Propagation Ltd.
Assist in various stages of propagation of �owering plants: taking cuttings, rooting, spacing, sorting cuttings, and preparing orders
ACTIVITIES
Langley, B.C.
May 2013 - Present
Dec.2013 - Present
- Fine art & crafts
- Playing piano, guitar, and ukelele
- Outdoor activities and gardening
- Learning French
- Health & Alternative Medicine
- Neuroscience (Endocrinology)
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Nanaimo Association for Community Living
Provided high quality, supportive full-spectrum-care for adults with developmental
disabilities within 3 residential and 1 day programs who required assistive devices such as
lifts, transfers, wheelchairs, customized washrooms, and specialized eating methods.
Completed all company employment requirements within the 6 month probation
period, including an Introductory to Community Support Worker Certi�cate
Provided supportive and dynamic care to individuals with physical and cognitive
developmental disabilities, ranging up to full-spectrum care in 3 residential homes.
J. Garnons Williams Ltd.
Communitas Supportive Care Society
EXPERIENCE
Supported individuals with developmental disabilities by providing services that
promote whole life balance within group homes, a day program, a Snoezelen Room,
one-on-one respite care, and within the community.
Worked one-on-one with individuals with challenging behaviour
Dec. 2010- Jan. 2012
Sept.2010- Apr. 2013
Nov. 2007- Sept. 2010
Community Support Worker (5.5 yrs)
pamelaplantingaCreat ive. A�able. Cur ious.
Nanaimo, BC
Campbell River, BC
Nanaimo, BC
Pamela Plantinga
10438 132 Street, Surrey, BC, V3T 3V4
604-612-4014 PROFILE: I am a second year undergraduate student at Simon Fraser University, majoring in Behavioural Neuroscience. I have an aptitude for learning, and a keen desire to engage my curiosity in what I learn. I am flexible and am able to adapt to a variety of surroundings, including both team‐based and individual settings, being resourceful, innovative, an effective problem‐solver, and ready to face challenges. I am honest, reliable, respectful. I am proficient at written and spoken communication, and values active listening. I have multiple non‐academic interests such as horticulture, music, and fine art, as well as a natural interest in helping others.
EDUCATION: Simon Fraser University
Burnaby, B.C.
Bachelor of Science
Major in Behavioral Neuroscience
Department of Biomedical Physiology & Kinesiology (BPK)
CGPA: 3.77 / 4.3
MAY2013‐PRESENT
Vancouver Island University Nanaimo, B.C.
Bachelor of Science
University Transferable studies
Deans’ Honor List
CGPA: 3.77/ 4.0
SEPT. 2011‐APR. 2013
North Island College Campbell River, B.C. (Distance)
Office Assistant Certificate
Applied Business Technology Program AUG.2009‐JULY2010
Courtenay, B.C. (Distance) Intermediate French SEPT. 2008‐APR. 2009
Université Laval Quebec City, Q.C.
French as a Second Language, Explore Program
MAY‐JUNE2009
G.P. Vanier Secondary Courtenay, B.C.
High school diploma
Honor Roll (Grades 10‐12)
Grade 12 Provincial Scholarship Award; Passport to Education; Knights of Columbus Bursary
SEPT. 2003‐JUNE2006
CERTIFICATIONS: Introductory to Community Support Worker Certificate
o Person‐Centered Thinking Training o SIVA Training (Supporting Individuals through Valued Attachments) o Mandt ® Training
Standard First‐Aid; CPR Level C; AED‐training WHMIS Certificate Food Safe Certificate
B.C. Class 4 Driver’s license unrestricted
Piano: Royal Conservatory of Music (grade 8 exam; 2 Theory exams)
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SKILLS Typing speed average: 70 wpm
Familiarity with medical terminology, including medications
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY: Community Support Worker
Nanaimo Association for Community Living (NACL) Nanaimo, B.C.
SEPT. 2010–APR.2013
3 group homes, 1 Day Program, some one‐on‐one respite care
Community Support Worker
J. Garnons Williams Ltd. Nanaimo, B.C.
DEC. 2010‐JAN. 2012
3 group homes
Residential Support Worker
Communitas Supportive Care Society Campbell River, B.C.
NOV. 2007‐SEPT.2010
supporting developmentally disabled adults in their daily lives within their homes and within their community community events and appointments, including out‐of‐town travelling (i.e. Paralympic Games 2010) client finances G.I. Diet menu‐planning cooking & meal preparation grocery shopping house cleaning personal care administering medications (medical terminology knowledge) payroll submission documentation following medical & behavioural protocols.
SFU COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: SustainableSFU Simon Fraser University Burnaby, B.C.
Harvest Box Program & Pocket Market (distribution & advocating of Harvest Boxes)
Community & Learning Garden (maintenance; group events)
MAY 2013‐PRESENT
OTHER COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Harvest Baptist Church Langley, B.C.
Extra‐Mile Club o Children’s program (aged 4‐12yrs.)
Orchestra (Guitar, Piano)
Choir (sing alto)
MAY 2013‐PRESENT
Rotary Interact Club G.P. Vanier Secondary School Courtenay, B.C.
Active member
Club Co‐President in grade 12
SEPT. 2003‐JUNE 2006
Camp Imadene Weekly Camp Counselor & Co‐counselor SUMMERS 2002, 2003
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Mesachie Lake, B.C. Middle‐school teenage girls
INTERESTS: Crafting Biking, Rollerblading Learning French Hiking, Camping, Skiing Playing instruments Cooking Horticulture/ Botany Health & Alternative
Medicine Neuroscience (Endocrinology)
To Tink: Here is a list of courses taken at university: BIOL 156/157: Human Anatomy & Physiology (with labs) (VIU) BISC 101: Biological Sciences (Cells, Plants, & Animals) (with labs) (SFU) CHEM 140/141: General Chemistry (with labs) (VIU) CHEM 231: Organic Chemistry I (with labs) (VIU) PHYS 101/ 102: Physics for Life Sciences (with labs) (VIU) ENGL 115 & 125: General English, & Literature (VIU) SOC 100: Intro to Sociology I (VIU) FRCH 100, 230, & 320: Intermediate French, French & Culture, & French Phonetics/Linguistics (VIU) MATH 151/ 152: Calculus I & II (VIU) PSYC 100/ 102: Intro to Psychology I & II (VIU & SFU) PSYC 201W: Research Methods in Psychology (SFU) PSYC 210: Data Analysis in Psychology (STATS) (SFU) PSYC 280: Biological Psychology (Intro to Neuroscience) (SFU) BPK 142: Intro to Kinesiology (SFU) Currently: BPK 205: Intro to Human Physiology MBB 201: Cellular Biology PSYC 300W: Critical Analysis of Issues in Psychology
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