Jessica Harricharan

Experience

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  Claire's Inc.

  Jun 2017 - Mar 2018

  Sales Associate

  • Delivered daily department maintenance task include stock work, re-merchandising, displays, markdowns, and merchandise transfer• Able to work positively and handle customers in an orderly fashion and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast pace environment. ·• Communicating information accurately to customers and fellow co-workers·• Open and closed registers/experience with cash bags and bank deposit·• Experienced in ear piercing• Oversaw staff• Reached daily quote of $2000.00 Show less

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  Boys & Girls Club of East Scarborough

  Jul 2018 - May 2021

  • Engaged with children 6 -12 years old in summer camp• Coordinated and created programming for the children using STEM, drama and art• Based programming off children's education level and skills/abilities• Oversaw supply order for curriculum for the children• Ensured daily activities were delivered in a safe and respectful manner• Facilitator/Managing food distribution for non-profit organization• Oversaw distribution of food in 3 NIA communities to 300 -500 families during COVID-19• Coordinated/Administrated routes and drop-offs for food distribution with Eastern Scarborough Show less

  • After-School program leader

    Apr 2018 - May 2021

  • Camp Counselor

    Jul 2018 - Aug 2020
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  Toronto Intergenerational Partnerships

  Sept 2018 - Mar 2019

  Practicum Student

  Administrated and developed programs facilitated in long-term care homes● Lead intergenerational programs at long-term care home● Coordinated programs at long-term care home● Created a program binder based off the knowledge and skills set of individuals in long-term care home● Facilitated workshops within 2 elementary schools to break down intergenerational barriers● Supervised programming ran in long-term care home● Monitored and coordinated workshops within 4 long-term care homes to break down intergenerational barriers● Developed fundraiser budget to help bring in money to be used for programming within the organization Show less

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  Jean Vanier Catholic Secondary School

  Sept 2019 - Mar 2020

  Practicum Student

  Conducted 6-week workshop on social skills in (DD/ASD) class● Engaged with ASD students working on their writing and speech skills● Modelled and supported life skills development● Able to adapt to a variety of personalities and learning styles● Developed programming based on the student’s education level and skill set● One-on-one counselling/mentoring sessions with students● Generated/designed behavioural plan based on the students' academic and personal needs● Reviewed over students OSR's● Organized and oversaw after-school programming for LQBTQ+ group and SAC● Gained techniques and methods to work with students with a variety of behavioural and educational requirements● Connected two community services with the school to provide services for the students Show less

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  Regent Park Community Health Centre

  May 2021 - Mar 2022

  Answer and manage high volume of incoming and outgoing calls Screen all phone calls retrieving all information for physicians Schedule patients appointments Register new incoming clients Sort, scan, file and enter paperwork into data base and administrate to providers Enter deliveries of prescriptions and medical samples into database Fax and email paperwork to providers Assess urgent calls/walk-in clients and provide them with the best service accommodating their needsCoordinate referrals to other medical services Completes third party verification by contacting various sources Screen all persons entering the medical centre symptoms of COVID-19Maintain flow at the entrance ensuring everyone the location is screenedEnsure hand sanitization and distribute masks according to masks distribution guidelinesAdhere to necessary policy and procedures related to wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Community Health Screener/PPE Guardian Engage and direct clients to their appointment Update and keep (PPE) inventory are clean, and disrupting to all staff Update excel sheets based on inventory supply Show less

  • Screener/Inventory Keeper

    May 2021 - Mar 2022

  • Receptionist

    May 2021 - Mar 2022
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  Covenant House Toronto

  Mar 2022 - now

  Youth In Transition Worker

  Develop, work on and maintain independent living skills (ex. cleaning, cooking, and budgeting). Builds confidence in a youth’s own ability to do these things. Connect with community resources, groups and places where social networks can grow for the youth. Familiarity with one’s community helps foster inclusion and eliminates isolation Act as a mentor / supportive adult in the community for young people who need social connections. This helps alleviate social isolation when living alone. Provide support and advocacy in navigating systems when living independently (landlords, health related issues, benefits / insurance, etc.). Can often times be complex causing frustration and “giving up” so being able to do this enhances a youth’s ability to learn how to do this in future. Liaise care and reduce various forms of risk with multiple agencies (CAS/CCAS/other shelters/health care providers etc.) to establish roles and avoid service duplication. Often times youth are involved with myriad organization and care providers; having open communication and establishing roles in care provision is important, particularly if the youth may not have the capacity to do this on their own. Guide and lead youth to identify, develop, work on and maintain their own identified goals Can be anything they identify, providing support can foster resilience and quality of life.Youth in Transition worker for to research programs (HOP-C/Restart Project) Show less