Driven by a passion for enhancing the quality of life for individuals with disabilities, I excelled at Home Instead Senior Care by implementing individualized support plans and behavioral interventions. My expertise in disability awareness and personal care assistance and a proven track record of creating safe, supportive environments showcase my commitment to client success and well-being.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Support Worker
Home Instead Senior Care
Ontario
01.2022 - Current
Support the Community Services Practices to support their Mission Statement, Vision and Values
Support activities of daily living, social skills building, provide input to clinical processes, and facilitate interventions
Support provided by the Autism Consultant includes a wide range of services including consultation support to individuals, families, agencies, community groups, workshop development and presentation, intake role and direct support in various capacities
Support in family support roles such as Family Support Groups, Sibling Groups, and social groups for children and adults
Service coordination support, either formally or informally
Direct support to individuals with ASD including 1:1 teaching sessions, groups, workshops, and the development and implementation of teaching strategies in the various environments (i.e
Home, school, community, resource center)
Liaison with families and community groups and partner agencies in a professional fashion
Support Worker
Alliance Youth Service
Brampton, Ontario
01.2021 - 01.2022
Providing individualized and or crisis support to youths diagnosed with ASD (autism), Deafness, Developmental Disability, Mental Health disorder and/or Dual Diagnosis
Implementing client specific goals and ISP/BSP; teaching based on principles of ABA and other evidence-based practices
Collection and management of data and daily documentation relevant to the client's specific programs and goals
Ensuring supportive, safe, and predictable environments were maintained through the establishment of routines, limits and daily living skills
Completing documentation of shift activities and incidents in appropriate logs and client records
Nurse Assistant
Pink Cross Nursing Care [PCNC]
Ontario
01.2020 - 01.2021
Working with clients with dual diagnosis disorders, developmental disorders, schizophrenia and other complex mental illnesses, cognitive issues, and or limited verbal skills
Ability to work under the direction of the behavioral therapist having familiarity with positive behavioral supports and functional assessment, and experience implementing behavioral support plans - including monitoring and observational data gathering
Support activities of daily living, social skills building, provide input to clinical processes, and facilitate interventions
Participate in groups, and clinical team reviews; continuous quality improvement initiatives, program development and supervision of students at the college level
Using least restrictive strategies in the prevention of restraint and seclusion, to help maintain safety
Collecting data on, and communicating both verbally and in writing, behavioral observations and clients' responses to interventions
Assuming an active role in maintaining security of the program and service through your relationships with clients, as well as through regulation of the physical environment
Personal Support Worker
Les Floralies Lachine
Montréal, Québec
01.2018 - 01.2020
Providing individualized and or crisis supports to children, youth and adults diagnosed with ASD (autism), Developmental Disability, Mental Health disorder and/or Dual Diagnosis
Implementing client specific goals and ISP/BSP; teaching based on principles of ABA and other evidence-based practices
Provide personal support to clients, including assisting with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), accompanying/escorting clients on and off site for transfers, appointments and programming, and maintaining close or continuous observation of clients
Collection and management of data and daily documentation relevant to the client's specific programs and goals
Ensuring supportive, safe, and predictable environments were maintained through the establishment of routines, limits and daily living skills
Completed documentation of shift activities and incidents in appropriate logs and client records
Education
Community Service Worker Diploma -
Academy Of Learning
Ontario
09-2024
Crisis Intervention Training Certificate -
Academy Of Learning
Ontario
09-2024
Care Professional Personal Care Skills Training Certificate -
Home Instead
02-2024
Worker Health and Safety Awareness Certificate -
Ontario
05-2023
PSW Program Diploma -
Divine Rock Academy
07-2019
Medication Administration Certificate -
Divine Rock Academy
03-2019
Nursing Assistant Program Diploma -
Academie Horizon
05-2018
Skills
Behavioral support
Personal care assistance
Client needs assessments
Individualized support
Mental health
Disability awareness
References
Available upon request
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
French
Limited
Timeline
Community Support Worker
Home Instead Senior Care
01.2022 - Current
Support Worker
Alliance Youth Service
01.2021 - 01.2022
Nurse Assistant
Pink Cross Nursing Care [PCNC]
01.2020 - 01.2021
Personal Support Worker
Les Floralies Lachine
01.2018 - 01.2020
Community Service Worker Diploma -
Academy Of Learning
Crisis Intervention Training Certificate -
Academy Of Learning
Care Professional Personal Care Skills Training Certificate -