Sherry Farley

Experience

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  Foodland

  Aug 2009 - Jun 2012

  Cashier

  • Provided customer service to up to 50 customers per day, including assisting customers with locating products• Fostered a team environment by helping colleagues as needed, including volunteering to stock shelves, clean spills, and update product price information• Completed approximately over $3000 worth of customer transactions per day

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  Sandbanks Bar & Grill

  Jun 2012 - Aug 2013

  Busser & Dishwasher

  • Worked collaboratively with a 10-member team, in a 30-seat restaurant, greeting over 50 guests per day• Assisted colleagues as needed, multitasking to clear tables, refill drinks, and reset tables• Provided the highest level of service possible in an efficient, courteous, personable, and professional manner to ensure a positive guest experience

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  Accora Village

  May 2014 - Aug 2015

  Grounds Student

  • Worked cooperatively with a team of 3 fellow summer students to maintain the properties of 8 high rise buildings and approximately 70 garden home and townhome buildings• Communicated with and over 10 property managers and superintendents• Completed labour-related tasks such as weed picking, watering flowers, planting grass seed, etc.• Responded to tenants’ complaints and service requests by communicating with appropriate staff

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  JHS Community Employment Resource Centre

  Nov 2014 - Feb 2015

  Employment Coach - Placement Student

  • Full-time placement student • Contributed to the operation of the office by answering phone calls, greeting clients, and scheduling appointments, to assist a 9-member team of staff and volunteers who support over 50 people• Communicated with clients to perform screening and intake assessments, providing reports to case managers• Guided clients in the development of resumes and cover letters using MS Word• Supported clients by providing assistance with job searches, networking, and identification of skills. • Delivered a 2-hour Workplace Health and Safety workshop to 10 high school students• Delivered Networking Card and LinkedIn Profile Development workshops to over 40 clients Show less

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  Highline Mushrooms

  Sept 2015 - Jun 2016

  Front Line Associate

  • Worked cooperatively with a 50-member team to inspect, weigh, date, label, and pack mushrooms at the largest mushroom farm in Canada• Maintained safety within work area by tidying containers and supplies, including using cleaning solutions• Used attention to detail to ensure product was of the highest quality and ensured the products had correct dates, labels, and containers based on buyer's criteria

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  Ardene

  Jul 2016 - Jul 2018

  Sales Associate

  • Selected to work as back-up manager when needed, overseeing the operation of the store• Greeted and served over 50 customers per day, including resolving customer complaints• Trusted to oversee and manage monetary transactions, including a $250 float and over $20K in daily sales• Demonstrated flexibility and collaboration by assisting where needed, including documenting inventory, replenishing stock, and tidying the store

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  Christian Horizons

  Jul 2016 - Dec 2021

  • Oversaw the administration and operation of two community residences (4 & 5 bed group homes) with people ranging from 40 to 65 years old, who require 24/7-hour support with activities of daily living• Managed and mentored a 30-member team of staff, including training and coaching staff on protocols, supports, medical requirements, administrative tasks, and new initiatives• Guided staff and residents in emergencies and crisis situations, providing behavioural and medical support including being on-call• Ensured Ministry guidelines and organizational policies were maintained and understood by employees while attaining compliance and health and safety expectations• Established effective communication and worked in partnership with numerous stakeholders including residents, family members, health professionals, and other members of the community Show less • Built relationships with and supported 6 people in a community residence setting• Ability to recognize and re-direct people in situations that may trigger behavioural issues, demonstrating strong communication skills to prevent escalation• Collaborated with colleagues to provide meaningful and supportive activities for those who use services • Assisted persons supporting in activities of daily living and personal hygiene • Completed accurate medication administration and completed appropriate documentation (MAR sheets, etc.) Show less

  • Program Manager

    Dec 2018 - Dec 2021

  • Direct Support Professional

    Jul 2016 - Dec 2018
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  Plan A Peterborough

  May 2023 - Jun 2024

  Personal Support Worker

  • Delivered assistance with personal care tasks such as bathing, dressing, feeding, repositioning, toileting, maintaining oral hygiene, grooming, and more, according to each individual care plan• Performed resident transfers utilizing secure lift and transfer techniques • Displayed regard for the privacy and confidentiality of residents, showcasing respect for their personal boundaries and maintaining the confidentiality of their information• Operated effectively and safely as a team member, fostering positive working relationships with fellow staff, residents, families, and others• Contributed to the nursing process by diligently observing and promptly reporting any alterations in the resident's physical and emotional state to the RPN/RN/Manager Show less

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  Ross Memorial Hospital

  Jan 2025 - now

  •Experience providing care to patients on medical, palliative, surgical, and intensive care units, along with the emergency department •Documents patient care activities and health assessments accurately and promptly according to hospital policy•Assists patients with activities of daily living, including dressing, bathing/showering, toileting, and feeding, encouraging in-dependence whenever the patient is able •Answers call bells, provides comfort measures, and conducts intentional rounding, including safety checks and reposition-ing of patients Show less • Initiated peripheral IVs, ensuring proper technique, patient comfort, and adherence to infection control protocols• Performed thorough post-operative assessments, monitoring patients' recovery, and identifying potential complications• Administered medications accurately and safely, adhering to prescribed dosages, patient conditions, and medication protocols • Provided wound care and inserts catheters as ordered, following aseptic technique • Identified abnormal assessment findings, effectively communicating with appropriate nursing staff, and participating in interventions within my scope of practice to ensure optimal patient care Show less

  • Clinical Extern

    May 2024 - now

  • Pre-Consolidating Nursing Student

    Jan 2025 - Apr 2025