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Charlene Hart

Gander,NL

Summary

Friendly Respite Care Worker with extensive experience treating and assisting clients. Hard worker routinely assesses physical, mental and emotional conditions of clients and treats noticeable ailments. Committed to maintaining hygienic and safe environment for clients. Compassionate Respite Care Worker with hands-on experience in providing emotional support, physical assistance, and health care to patients. Possess strong interpersonal skills and deep understanding of patient care techniques. Demonstrated ability to build rapport quickly with patients and families while ensuring comfort and safety. Made meaningful contributions by maintaining a serene environment for those under care.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Respite Care Worker

Central Health
Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador
04.2006 - 11.2024
  • Ensured a safe environment while providing supervision of respite participants at all times.
  • Provided emotional support to clients and their families during difficult times.
  • Provided transportation to appointments or social events when necessary.
  • Monitored respite participant's health status by observing physical condition and behavior.
  • Accompanied respite participants on outings and excursions in the community.
  • Facilitated communication between various healthcare providers involved in the care of an individual.
  • Participated in training sessions related to safety procedures, first aid techniques and crisis intervention strategies.
  • Responded promptly to emergency situations involving the safety or well-being of the individual being served.
  • Collaborated with other members of the healthcare team to ensure that appropriate care is delivered to each participant.
  • Assisted with personal care tasks including grooming, dressing, bathing, and toileting.
  • Developed individualized daily plans of activities for respite participants based on their interests and abilities.
  • Provided assistance to families with special needs children and adults in their homes.
  • Implemented positive behavioral interventions when needed during interactions with respite participants.
  • Administered medication to respite participants according to prescribed instructions from physicians or other medical professionals.
  • Attended meetings with family members regarding progress of plan of care for the respite participant.

ABA Home Therapist

Central Health
Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador
04.2006 - 09.2008
  • Provided parent education regarding Applied Behavior Analysis principles, interventions, data collection methods.
  • Engaged in ongoing professional development activities related to ABA therapy practice.
  • Designed reinforcement systems for positive behavioral change in clients.
  • Maintained detailed records of client progress in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
  • Conducted assessments of the children's behavior and development using various techniques.
  • Assisted clients in developing social skills through play-based activities and interactions with peers and family members.
  • Facilitated communication between families, teachers, doctors, therapists.
  • Consulted with other professionals about case management issues or program design modifications when needed.
  • Provided individual and group ABA therapy to children with autism in their home environment.
  • Conducted behavioral assessments to determine baseline behaviors and identify specific needs of clients.
  • Performed behavioral interventions to teach communication, social and daily living skills and reduce problematic behaviors in home, community and school settings.

Education

High School Diploma -

Fogo Island Central High
Fogo Island NL
09-2004

Skills

  • Crisis intervention
  • Medication administration
  • Behavioral assessment
  • Individualized planning
  • Client transportation
  • Data collection
  • Family support
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Emotional support

Timeline

Respite Care Worker

Central Health
04.2006 - 11.2024

ABA Home Therapist

Central Health
04.2006 - 09.2008

High School Diploma -

Fogo Island Central High

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