Colleen Bagshaw
Trent Lakes,ON
Summary
Committed Direct Care Worker brings success in healthcare roles. Skilled at assisting with daily living activities and meal preparation. Focused on maintaining client safety and comfort through continuous monitoring and care.
Detail-oriented Direct Care Worker supports daily living activities and provides transportation to enhance client well-being. Seasoned care expert experienced with developmentally disabled clients. Committed to promoting comfort with dignity and compassion.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1990
1990
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Direct Care Worker
Chimo Youth and Family Services
Lindsay, ON
01.2009 - Current
- Provided direct support to youth in residential programs.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Facilitated group activities to promote social skills and teamwork.
- Monitored client behavior and reported concerns to supervisors.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for residents.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop care plans.
- Documented client progress and interactions in case files.
- Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
- Ensured safety of clients by monitoring environment for hazards and providing appropriate supervision when needed.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss best practices for providing quality care.
- Assisted clients with daily activities, including meal preparation and medication administration.
- Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium, and high protein diets.
- Provided emotional support to clients experiencing difficult life transitions or crises.
- Adapted strategies depending on individual needs while adhering to established protocols.
- Assisted individuals in learning and developing new skills.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
Direct Care Worker
Chimo Youth and Family Services
Lindsay, Ontario
01.2009 - Current
- Provided direct support to compex special needs youth in residential programs.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Facilitated group activities to promote social skills and teamwork.
- Transport clients to and from their home.
- Manage aggressive behaviors with physical intervention if necessary.
- Teach life skills according to ability.
- Prepare a wide range of meals considering dietary stipulations.
Education
Early Childhood Care And Education
King Edward College
01.1995 - 06.1995
Point Grey Secondary School
Vancouver , BCSkills
- Care plan development
- Behavioral intervention
- Nutritional meal preparation
- Client progress documentation
- Group activity facilitation
- Safety management
- Team collaboration
- Crisis intervention
- Emotional support provision
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Conflict resolution
- Time management
- Behavioral management
- Medication administration
- Behavior redirection
- Adaptive learning
- Reliability and punctuality
- Meal preparation
- Emotional support
- De-escalation techniques
- First aid and CPR
- Cultural awareness
- Disability awareness
- Medical records management
- Wellness and nutrition knowledge
Timeline
Direct Care Worker
Chimo Youth and Family Services
01.2009 - Current
Direct Care Worker
Chimo Youth and Family Services
01.2009 - Current
Early Childhood Care And Education
King Edward College
01.1995 - 06.1995
Point Grey Secondary School