Gillian McCain
Inchture, Perth,United Kingdom
Summary
Enthusiastic individual dedicated to delivering compassion, accessible support. Strong relationship-building skills and emotional intelligence. History of achieving positive results in collaboration with multidisciplinary team.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2023
2023
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Child Protection Social Worker (Intern)
Department of Social Services
Portsmouth, Virginia
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Interviewed children and parents to assess home life and ascertain best actions and solutions to improve family issues.
- Kept detailed and accurate records for well-maintained care continuity between support staff.
- Consulted with a multidisciplinary team of professionals to optimise treatment plans for complex cases.
- Built positive and productive client relationships for enhanced social support.
- Worked diligently under strict confidentiality guidelines; respected privacy of clients at all times.
Social Services (Intern)
Salvation Army
Norfolk, Virginia
08.2021 - 10.2021
- Coordinated with external public social welfare agencies to make successful case referrals.
- Advocated for client rights and informed service users of options available to them.
- Evaluated and addressed individual client needs and concerns through targeted assessments.
Oral Surgery Assistant
Goodove Oral Surgery and Dental Implants
Chesapeake, Virginia
10.2017 - 12.2021
- Obtained information about clients' medical history, drug history, complaints, and allergies.
- Prepared surgical area by ensuring that all necessary dental instruments were sterilized and patients were ready.
- Assisted surgeon during procedures by wiping up bodily fluids and handing over needed dental instruments.
- Calmed nervous patients by speaking softly, answering questions, and providing compassionate care.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions, and post-surgical care.
Residential childcare worker
Harmeny Education Trust
Balerno, Edinburgh
08.2024 - 02.2025
- Observed changes in behaviour or health; reported concerns promptly to superiors.
- Carried out housekeeping duties for a clean and healthy living space.
- Managed challenging behaviour through effective communication techniques.
- Provided safe, secure environment with continual supervision to ensure protection of children.
Education
Bachelor of Social Work -
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY05.2022
Skills
- Child welfare and protective services
- Service plans
- Family support
- Safety assessments
- Documentation skills
- Client needs assessment
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Attentive listener
Timeline
Residential childcare worker
Harmeny Education Trust
08.2024 - 02.2025
Child Protection Social Worker (Intern)
Department of Social Services
01.2022 - 05.2022
Social Services (Intern)
Salvation Army
08.2021 - 10.2021
Oral Surgery Assistant
Goodove Oral Surgery and Dental Implants
10.2017 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Social Work -
Eastern Kentucky University
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