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Cassandra Almeida

Cranston,RI

Summary

Dedicated Social Worker provides exceptional professional care and implements appropriate interventions. Utilizes variety of resources to identify unique needs and assist vulnerable populations. Adept at establishing strong rapport with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

BSW Intern

Rhode Island College
08.2024 - Current
  • Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
  • Assisted clients with navigating and accessing social services such as housing and medical care.
  • Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
  • Advocated for clients to assure respected rights and wishes.
  • Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
  • Collaborated with other professionals to plan and coordinate care for clients.

Assistant Store Leader

GameStop
10.2019 - Current
  • Created staff schedules, approved requested time off and updated reports.
  • Managed team workload to reach production targets.
  • Assisted with general maintenance of store to keep environment perpetually clean and presentable.
  • Mentored employees to help improve skills and enable team members to become peak performers on job.
  • Built relationships with team members to encourage willingness to address concerns and issues.

Specimen Technician

Dominion Diagnostics
11.2021 - 08.2024
  • Logged over 90 samples on average, handling each expertly to prevent contamination.
  • Entered data on demographics, grossing descriptions, and clinical diagnosis into EMR.
  • Kept grossing room fully stocked with necessary supplies and equipment ready for use.
  • Minimized infection risk by regularly cleaning and disinfecting work areas and equipment.
  • Documented routine laboratory instrument maintenance and corrective actions.
  • Monitored and documented safety standards to verify compliance.

Team Member

Target
06.2018 - 10.2019
  • Trained in Starbucks, Softline's, Hardlines and Cashier
  • Responsibilities included: Making drinks like Frappuccino and lattes, cleaning work area, washing dishes, using cash register, using the oven to heat pastries and sandwiches, folding clothes, making displays for the clothing, managing time to clean and grab clothing from the front of the store, able to cash people out quickly and efficiently, stocking shelves, pulling items from back-room locations, ship from store and fulfillment experience

Education

Master of Arts - Social Work

Rhode Island College
Providence, RI
05-2026

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work

Rhode Island College
Providence, RI
05-2025

Skills

  • Client documentation
  • Patient-centered care
  • Treatment Planning
  • Client confidentiality
  • Assessment skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Data collection and management
  • Domestic violence training

Timeline

BSW Intern

Rhode Island College
08.2024 - Current

Specimen Technician

Dominion Diagnostics
11.2021 - 08.2024

Assistant Store Leader

GameStop
10.2019 - Current

Team Member

Target
06.2018 - 10.2019

Master of Arts - Social Work

Rhode Island College

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work

Rhode Island College
Cassandra Almeida