Parwinder Kaur
Surrey,Canada
Summary
Dedicated and eager to help young people reach full potential through positive and effective support. Compassionate and encouraging with 2 years of experience working with youth of all ages. Assists youth in navigating various situations using healthy coping skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Youth worker
Milieu Children and family services
Richmond, British Columbia
12.2023 - Current
- Assisted in basic living skills, goal setting, communication, community interaction and recreation activities
- Assists the clients with developing improving independent living skills
- Completed progress notes and incident documentation, agency policies
- Sourced educational, recreational, and social activities to provide entertainment and socialization
- Ensured positive routine was established and maintained towards optimum mental and physical.
Recreation Aide
Schlegel Villages
Toronto, Ontario
12.2022 - 12.2023
- Provided one-on-one outreach to residents in a nursing home setting
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to plan, organize, and execute a wide range of recreational activities for senior residents
- Demonstrated understanding and sensitivity to the needs of residents from diverse cultural and social backgrounds, fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment
- Maintained records and caseloads for seniors within the home, ensuring they have access to appropriate resources, services, and support for both short-term and long-term well-being
- Effectively communicated with residents, families, and staff, both verbally and in writing, ensuring clear and concise information dissemination
- Utilized excellent time management and multitasking skills to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
- Maintained proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, internet, and email, facilitating efficient documentation, communication, and program planning
- Collaborated with relevant service providers and facilitated appropriate referrals for the residents, including healthcare authorities, service providers, and community resources.
Settlement programs for Immigrants and Refugees - Volunteer
Punjabi Community Health Services
Malton, Ontario
11.2022 - 12.2023
- Assisted newcomer families and youth with settlement information and referrals to community services and educational resources based on their specific needs
- Aided in orientation sessions for newcomer families to understand the school system, Canadian society, culture, laws, and other aspects of life in Canada
- Maintains up to date client and service records and ensures the accuracy and confidentiality of client information
- Enhance professional growth through attendance at professional development sessions, workshops, and conferences
- Gained Knowledge of Immigration Contribution Agreement Reporting Environment (iCARE).
Front line care provider
Our Place Peel
Brampton, Canada
10.2022 - 01.2023
- Provide a reliable figure to support tenants living in housing who are facing challenges including poverty, mental health, addiction, abuse, and social isolation
- Supported activities geared towards establishing and maintaining healthy lifestyles with particular emphasis on recovery, maintaining housing and life skills
- Completing behavior incident report and maintenance report as necessary
- Developing and maintaining a positive relationship with the external/internal service provider
- Assisting clients to use problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Provide therapeutic activities, prevention, intervention, community connection and activities of mindfulness
- Conducting intakes/diversion and maintaining client files
- Tracking previous housing history & contributing factors for clients.
Production Assistant
Polar Pak ltd.
Brampton, Canada
01.2021 - 10.2022
- Was able to switch between multiple tasks using time management and organizational skills during lack of human resources
- Critically observed and analyzed new products and suggested suitable changes to make the product better
- Provided complete documentation of existing and new products to the higher management using strong written communication skills
- Was able to effectively communicate problems in the product to higher management
- Was given responsibility of Training, collaborating and engaging new team members in daily activities and building trusted relationships between the members.
Mealtime Assistant
Holland Christian Home
Brampton, Ontario
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Assisting in feeding patients keeping in mind the swallowing processes
- Proactively following the various procedures that are mandatory in the feeding process
- Was also assigned to feed patients with Dementia
- Followed guidelines to ensure adequate portion control
- Adheres to food handling methods according to established standards of sanitation, infection control and safety in accordance with Ministry of Health Long Term Care Standards, The Occupational Health and Safety Act and departmental policies.
Education
Social Service Worker - Gerontology -
St. Clair College
Chemical Laboratory Technician -
Sheridan College
Skills
- Youth supervision
- Mentoring abilities
- Social skill development
- Emotional Support
- Program Planning
- Behavior Modeling
- Crisis Intervention
Certification
- Red Cross (standard First Aid & CPR)
- CPI (Crisis prevention intervention)
- Harm Reduction training
- CORE training
- Mandt training
- Class 7N drivers license (eligible for class 5)
Timeline
Youth worker
Milieu Children and family services
12.2023 - Current
Recreation Aide
Schlegel Villages
12.2022 - 12.2023
Settlement programs for Immigrants and Refugees - Volunteer
Punjabi Community Health Services
11.2022 - 12.2023
Front line care provider
Our Place Peel
10.2022 - 01.2023
Mealtime Assistant
Holland Christian Home
01.2022 - 03.2022
Production Assistant
Polar Pak ltd.
01.2021 - 10.2022
Social Service Worker - Gerontology -
St. Clair College
Chemical Laboratory Technician -
Sheridan College