ASHLEY HARDING
Bolton,Ontario
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Treatment Support Specialist
Kerry's Place Autism Services
Belwood
04.2024 - Current
- Managed patient scheduling, appointment reminders, and follow-up calls.
- Created customized treatment plans for patients based on individual needs.
- Developed behavioral plans for clients based on assessment results and established goals.
- Implemented evidence-based interventions such as Applied Behavior Analysis in order to modify behaviors.
- Attended professional development activities including workshops, conferences, seminars related to Behavioral Therapy.
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed.
- Ensured a safe environment was maintained during sessions by monitoring the interactions between clients closely.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings regarding treatment planning for clients.
- Created visual aids such as charts or graphs that illustrated client progress over time.
- Monitored client progress through data collection and analysis.
Behavior Technician
Kerry’s Place Autism Services
Toronto, ON
11.2023 - 04.2024
- Provided direct behavioral intervention services to children with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities.
- Conducted functional assessments, collected data, and implemented behavior plans based on assessments.
- Instructed clients in social skills training techniques such as positive reinforcement, prompting, and shaping behaviors.
- Maintained detailed records of sessions including progress notes, daily logs, incident reports and program updates.
- Assisted in the development of communication systems using visual supports such as picture exchange systems.
- Engaged in professional development activities to stay abreast of current trends in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis.
- Facilitated group sessions focused on teaching appropriate behavior modification techniques.
- Observed clients during both structured and unstructured activities to identify potential areas for improvement or reinforcement.
- Provided crisis management when needed
- Participated in team meetings to discuss client progress and plan next steps accordingly.
- Communicated with patients' family members to explain treatment process, answer questions and maintain relationships.
- Maintained a clean, organized classroom environment conducive to learning.
Autism Support Associate
Kerry’s Place Autism Services
Caledon, ON
09.2022 - 10.2023
- Developed behavior plans based on individual needs and preferences.
- Assisted in the implementation of individualized education programs.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to individuals with autism.
- Instructed clients in daily living skills such as hygiene, meal preparation, budgeting.
- Created activities designed to improve social skills and self-care abilities.
- Monitored progress towards goals and objectives outlined in ISP/BSP.
- Organized recreational activities that promote physical fitness and social development among participants with autism spectrum disorder.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress including data collection and documentation of services provided.
- Provided crisis management when needed by deescalating situations through NVCI
- Maintained a safe environment by monitoring potential hazards within the home or community setting.
- Utilized technology such as iPads and tablets to assist in teaching life skills to those affected by ASD.
- Used job-related software to compose or prepare correspondence, case notes and technical reports
Direct Care Worker
Vita Community Living Services
Vaughan, ON
04.2022 - 08.2022
- Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
- Engaged with patients and families to provide emotional support and daily living instruction.
- Transported patients to medical, dental and personal care appointments.
- Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium and high protein diets.
- Recorded patient temperature, pulse and blood pressure to monitor health and well-being.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Liaised with supervisor to review cases and improve care.
Early Childhood Educator Assistant
Learning Cubs Child Care
Tottenham, ON
07.2021 - 03.2022
- Assisted students with caring for personal hygiene requirements.
- Managed schedule of group activities, special events and class field trips.
- Created activities and lesson plans devoted to topics like emotions and different themes, dinosaur, all about us, community workers, etc..
- Maintained tidy and clean classroom consistent with safety and health standards.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Collaborated with parents to develop and maintain strong support networks and build rapport to foster seamless communication.
- Tracked each child's progress and reported progress to parents.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Autism And Behavioural Sciences
Algonquin College
Ottawa, ON08-2025
College Diploma - Developmental Services Worker
Cambrian College
Greater Sudbury, ON06.2021
High School Diploma -
Humberview Secondary SchoolHigh School
Bolton, ON06.2016
Skills
- Quality Program Protocols
- Compassionate Client Care
- Client Documentation
- Safety and First Aid
- Behavior Redirection
- Community Activities
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Clear Communication
- Time Management
- Client Education/Decision Making/Goal Setting
- Rapport Building
- Ability to Lift Clients
- Progress Tracking
- Diet and Nutrition
- Attentive to Detail
- Problem Identification
- Team Collaboration
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Behavior Observation
- Microsoft Office
- Interpersonal Skills Development
- Crisis Management
- ABA Techniques/Data Collection
- Appointment Setting/Treatment Planning
- Medication Administration
- Patient and Family Education
- Behavioral Support Plans
Certification
Certified Level C First Aid/AED
Certified Behaviour Management Systems (BMS)
Pharmacology Level 1 and 2
NVCI
Registered Behaviour Technician Online Portion (December 2023)
Health and Safety (1 and 2)
Timeline
Treatment Support Specialist
Kerry's Place Autism Services
04.2024 - Current
Behavior Technician
Kerry’s Place Autism Services
11.2023 - 04.2024
Autism Support Associate
Kerry’s Place Autism Services
09.2022 - 10.2023
Direct Care Worker
Vita Community Living Services
04.2022 - 08.2022
Early Childhood Educator Assistant
Learning Cubs Child Care
07.2021 - 03.2022
Graduate Certificate - Autism And Behavioural Sciences
Algonquin College
College Diploma - Developmental Services Worker
Cambrian College
High School Diploma -
Humberview Secondary SchoolHigh School