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Betty Hayward

Caregiver
Coquitlam,BC

Summary

With a proven track record at PLEA Community Services, I excel in building trust-based relationships and offering emotional support, alongside adeptness in medication administration. My approach has significantly enhanced the quality of life for those under my care, demonstrating my dependable nature and complex problem-solving skills. Experienced non-medical Care Provider offering 22 years of expertise providing in-home care. Complete domestic duties, help patients with self-care and hygiene and provide companionship. Experienced working with children and elderly, with skill anticipating and proactively addressing client needs. Friendly and engaging with strong attention to detail.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Dementia Caregiver (Private)

Albert Harms
10.2023 - 05.2024
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.

Level 3 Caregiver

PLEA Community Services
05.2007 - 10.2023
  • Maintained open communication with caseworkers and support teams to ensure that the needs of each child were being met effectively.
  • Managed daily routines and schedules, fostering consistency and stability in the lives of foster children.
  • Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices in foster care provision.
  • Maintained accurate records of foster children''s progress, including medical appointments, medications, school achievements, and behavioral issues.
  • Established clear boundaries within the home environment that promoted respect for themselves and others.
  • Reduced problem behaviors with positive reinforcement and supportive techniques.
  • Assisted foster children with completing homework assignments and improving their overall academic performance.
  • Collaborated with caseworkers and support teams to ensure proper care for each individual child in the foster system.
  • Enhanced the well-being of foster children by providing a safe, nurturing environment and addressing emotional, social, and educational needs.
  • Implemented creative problem-solving techniques to address challenging behaviors exhibited by some foster children while maintaining a supportive atmosphere within the home setting.
  • Provided transportation to school, appointments, extracurricular activities, and family visits as needed.
  • Assisted older youth transitioning into adulthood by providing guidance on essential life skills and decision-making processes.
  • Offered consistent guidance during difficult transitions or life changes to help foster children adapt more easily.
  • Coordinated with therapists, counselors, and other professionals to create individualized plans for each child''s development.
  • Fostered a sense of belonging among all household members by celebrating achievements, special occasions, and cultural traditions together.
  • Improved children's health by preparing healthy meals and snacks.
  • Developed trust-based relationships with each child by offering emotional support and empathetic listening skills when needed most.

Level 3 Caregiver/Foster Parent

St. Leonard's Youth And Family Services
01.2002 - 02.2007
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Reunited severe FASD brother and sister with their birth father who got custody of the children, thus ending my position.

Education

Community Support Worker Diploma - Education Assistant And Community Support Worker

Burnaby Community College
Burnaby, BC

Skills

  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Emotional Support
  • Meal Preparation
  • Relationship Building
  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • First aid and safety
  • Dementia Care
  • Medication Administration
  • Complex Problem-Solving

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Affiliations

  • Hillside Community Church

Timeline

Dementia Caregiver (Private)

Albert Harms
10.2023 - 05.2024

Level 3 Caregiver

PLEA Community Services
05.2007 - 10.2023

Level 3 Caregiver/Foster Parent

St. Leonard's Youth And Family Services
01.2002 - 02.2007

Community Support Worker Diploma - Education Assistant And Community Support Worker

Burnaby Community College

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