Working with students with various special needs, promoting independence and empowering individuals, participate in classroom activities, community outings, assist students with hygiene and personal care.
Support Worker
Guelph Wellington Community Living
10.2004 - 12.2010
Working with adults with physical and developmental disabilities, assisting with daily tasks, household chores, cooking and hygiene, encourage independence and empowering individual to be involved in their community
Support Worker
Family and Children’s Counseling and Support Services
11.2004 - 01.2007
Worked one on one with a child with special needs, planned activities and outings according to the child’s interests
Education
Education Assistant program -
Conestoga College
05.2007
Social Service Worker Diploma -
Sir Sandford Fleming
05.2003
John F. Ross High School
06.2000
Skills
Educational Assistant Diploma
Social Service Worker Diploma
Experience supporting students with job placements in the community
Easily interact and develop rapport with others
Valid Drivers license and reliable vehicle
Over 15 years of experience working with individuals with special needs
Experience working with at risk youth
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Educational Assistant
Centennial High School UGDSB
05.2008 - Current
Support Worker
Family and Children’s Counseling and Support Services