Alexis Cloete
100 Mile House,BC
Summary
Friendly and energetic individual committed to providing children with a safe and nurturing learning environment. Motivated to help children develop social, academic and creative abilities to foster well-being and progress. Well-versed in developmental milestones and activities to promote curiosity and engagement.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Foster Care Provider
MCFD
02.2021 - 08.2022
- Worked as a team to reunify birth families through coordinated visitation strategies.
- Maintained detailed case histories, metrics and reports to meet strict standards.
- Intervened in crisis situations and counseled children experiencing emergencies and disruptive incidents.
- Assisted children through recovery from difficult home or school situations.
- Offered extensive care to troubled older children without likelihood of adoption.
- Worked with educational team to develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students.
- Conducted outreach to families and other community partners to identify ways to address social, emotional and behavioral needs.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
- Improved children's health by preparing healthy meals and snacks.
- Prepared and maintained individual beds and personal space for foster children.
- Redirected behaviors with positive reinforcement and supportive techniques.
- Transported kids to mandated therapy, extracurricular activities and medical appointments
Day Home Provider
Self Employed
04.2020 - 07.2021
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands and share by leading by example.
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play and instruction.
- Maintained child-friendly environment with access to outdoor activities.
- Prepared, served and cleaned up daily meals for the children.
- Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
- Introduced children to educational games and activities to boost learning.
- Assisted children with putting on coats and cold-weather gear before going outside.
- Planned and guided age-appropriate tasks like reading, crafts and learning.
Care Aide
Fraser Health Authority
11.2015 - 05.2018
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Helped with home management tasks, meal preparation, grocery shopping, and routine cleaning.
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
- Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, and wheelchairs.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
Education
Diploma - Health Care Aide
06.2015
Skills
- Individualized Support
- Special Needs Education
- Behavioral Modeling
- Safety Awareness
- Meal Organizing
- Maintaining Safety
- Progress Tracking and Reporting
- Early Childhood Development
- Role Playing and Interaction Methods
- Encouraging Participation and Inclusivity
- Promoting Social and Emotional Development
- Support Emotional Needs
- Caring and Empathetic Demeanor
Certification
Responsible Adult
Circle of Security
Certified First Aide
Medical Administration
Registered Care Aide #110929
Timeline
Foster Care Provider - MCFD
02.2021 - 08.2022
Day Home Provider - Self Employed
04.2020 - 07.2021
Care Aide - Fraser Health Authority
11.2015 - 05.2018
Responsible Adult
Circle of Security
Certified First Aide
Medical Administration
Registered Care Aide #110929
Discovery Community College - Diploma, Health Care Aide
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