Brianne McLachlin
Corunna,Ontario
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Attentive direct support professional passionate about offering expert support for emotional, physical and mental needs. Caring, vigilant and devoted to individuals. Bringing top-notch multitasking, organizational and conflict management skills. Driven to prioritize individual needs with attention to important details. Valued as accommodating, kind-hearted team player dedicated to expanding knowledge and responsibilities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Lambton County Developmental Services
01.2018 - Current
- On the spot counseling.
- Properly document logs, clinical, incident reports, etc on AIMS.
- Assist with building skills and routines- cooking, cleaning, banking, shopping etc.
- Monthly health and safety inspections.
- Assist individuals with personal budgeting and going to the bank, balance finances on AIMS monthly.
- Attend life-plan meetings.
- Assist with prep for compliance review.
- Coordinate activities for people supported.
- Complete and upload documentation due on AIMS.
- Ontario Disability Support Program monthly submissions, monthly income reporting, medical mileage.
- Update individuals' profiles.
- Attend rights restriction meeting.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Encouraged and supported individuals to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
- Transported individuals to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans to meet individual needs of each individual.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Educated individuals and family members on relevant topics to support independent living.
- Researched community resources and services to provide accessibility and assistance to individuals.
- Assisted individuals with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Direct Support Counsellor
Community Living Sarnia-Lambton
01.2019 - 08.2023
- Administer medications
- Assist individuals with personal care/hygiene
- Take individuals out into the community
- Assist with intake process
- Handle/track petty cash on sit
- Completed program grocery shopping
- Assist with cooking program for individuals
- Work with different behaviors
- Support individuals who suffer with different mental health issues
- Run zoom activities with people supported
- Assist individuals with planning and achieving their goals
- Complete MAR sheets
- Assist individuals with meal and grocery planning
- Maintained confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.
- Offered guidance and advice to help cultivate self-esteem and community involvement.
Passport Worker
Lambton County Developmental Services
01.2018 - 08.2023
- Plan activities with supported individuals in the community, incorporate goals into activities and outings, submitting reimbursement forms to the manager for purchased items, and properly documenting services activities in AIMS
Direct Support Worker
Lambton Elderly Outreach
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Replaced bandages, dressings and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
Education
Developmental Services Worker -
Loyalist College
Bellville, ON01.2022
Pharmacy Technician -
Lambton College
Sarnia, ON01.2018
Skills
- Transportation
- Indirect Patient Care
- Behavioral Management
- Direct Patient Care
- Client Documentation
- Health and Safety Requirements
- Case Management
- Medication Administration
- Crisis Management
- Behavior Redirection
Certification
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, 2023-01-01
- Mental Health First AID, 2023-01-01
- Safe Talk, 2023-01-01
- Relationships/Neglect and Abuse, 2022-01-01
- Fit Testing/Training, 2023-01-01
- Emergency First Aid/ CPR, 2022-01-01
- Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, 2021-01-01
- Harm Reduction, 2021-01-01
- Human Trafficking, 2021-01-01
- Psychological First Aid, 2020-01-01
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Direct Support Worker
Lambton Elderly Outreach
01.2020 - 01.2022
Direct Support Counsellor
Community Living Sarnia-Lambton
01.2019 - 08.2023
Direct Support Professional
Lambton County Developmental Services
01.2018 - Current
Passport Worker
Lambton County Developmental Services
01.2018 - 08.2023
Developmental Services Worker -
Loyalist College
Pharmacy Technician -
Lambton College
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, 2023-01-01
- Mental Health First AID, 2023-01-01
- Safe Talk, 2023-01-01
- Relationships/Neglect and Abuse, 2022-01-01
- Fit Testing/Training, 2023-01-01
- Emergency First Aid/ CPR, 2022-01-01
- Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, 2021-01-01
- Harm Reduction, 2021-01-01
- Human Trafficking, 2021-01-01
- Psychological First Aid, 2020-01-01
Similar Profiles
Hannah PhillipsHannah Phillips
HR Coordinator at Hamilton County Developmental Disabilities ServicesHR Coordinator at Hamilton County Developmental Disabilities Services
Leigha Kurz-GarrisonLeigha Kurz-Garrison
Service Coordinator at Warren County Developmental Disabilities ServicesService Coordinator at Warren County Developmental Disabilities Services
Kimberly WilliamsKimberly Williams
Direct Support Professional at Developmental services of Jackson CountyDirect Support Professional at Developmental services of Jackson County