Cori VanDerScheer
St.Catharines ,ON
Summary
To expand my learning, knowledge and skills to deliver compassionate care and support to an inclusive and diverse community.
Multi-tasking Team Leader well-known for executing successful, new ongoing initiatives. Creates dynamic and positive workplace culture to align with organizational mission and values. Trains new hires and mentors struggling workers to achieve overall team success. Experienced in directing activities of workgroups and daily living skills. Develops strategies, provides training, sets goals and obtains team feedback. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Big picture focus with excellence in communicating goals and vision to succeed. Problem solver, networker and consensus builder. Multi-tasking Team Leader well-known for executing successful, new team work and participant initiatives. Creates dynamic and positive workplace culture to align with organizational mission and values. Trains new hires and mentors struggling workers to achieve overall team success.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Team Leader
Children's Group Home
02.2015 - Current
- Built strong relationships with individuals supported, their families and care givers through positive attitude and attentive response
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues
- Collaboration with other agencies outside of Community Living
- Supervised team members to confirm compliance with set procedures, ministry and agency quality requirements
- Promoted high team achievement through mentoring, coaching to encourage ongoing growth and development
- Monitor team performance and provided constructive feedback to increase productivity and maintain quality standards
- Monthly set up of medication and MARS
- Attend all medical appointments and assessments
- Assist in other duties when supervisor was not present – monthly billing, Plan of cares and updates to ISP's.
- Planning of outings and activities for the children in the community and in home
- Encourage life skills building in every aspect of the children's daily living.
Respite Services
01.1997 - Current
- Daily meals provided – with life skill building with participants
- Medication administration
- Personal care assistance when needed
- Transportation to programs
- Recreation and leisure activities provided to what their interests are
- Passport programming geared to Person Centered planning
- Ensure to provide a safe healthy environment
- Open communication with families of events during the stay / programming details.
Recreation and Leisure Coordinator
Adult Services, Community Living
04.2010 - 02.2015
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships with partners within the Community and those being supported.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others daily in the setting of offering a variety of Recreation and Leisure activities
- Implemented and facilitated Self Advocacy Group
- Community participation in the Santa Claus parades – all participates involved in planning float and decorating
- Fundraising for the agency – Annual Walk A Thon- fining venue, getting sponsorships, volunteers, participants and navigating the success of the day.
Children's Weekend Respite Supervisor
Community Living
04.2000 - 04.2010
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships with children being supported, families and staff
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Kept documentation up to date
- Scheduling / payroll
- Set up weekend menu plans and activities
- Set up medication for each child - changed every weekend
- Scheduling of weekend participants
- Leading, fostering and maintaining the environment that permits children with disabilities to have fun, safe weekend away from their care givers
- Supervised and mentored staff members.
Education
No Degree - Relaxation Therapist
Stratford Career Institute
On Line04.2024
No Degree - Occupational And Physical Therapist Assistant
Stratford Career Institute
On Line08.2023
Psychology /Social Work -
Stratford Career Institute
On Line01.1996
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Creative Problem Solving and Decision making
- Strategic Planning
- Advocating for others
- Respect for others
- Fostering independence in others
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Proficient in Word, Excel, Microsoft, Share vision, Surge learning and Com vida- scheduling
- Team Supervision
- Employee Evaluation
- Flexible Schedule
- Overseeing Daily Activities
- Compassionate – Caring
- Flexibility
- Mentoring
Certification
- CPR C + AED and First Aid
- Safe food handling
- NVCI
- ASD Certificate
Additional Information
I started my career with Community Living in 1989, as a part time developmental service professional. Through the years I worked in a variety roles and various settings.My passion is to work within a diverse setting with people who need a caring, respectful advocate to assist them in engaging in their daily living situation to the best of their abilities.
References
References upon request
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Team Leader
Children's Group Home
02.2015 - Current
Recreation and Leisure Coordinator
Adult Services, Community Living
04.2010 - 02.2015
Children's Weekend Respite Supervisor
Community Living
04.2000 - 04.2010
Respite Services
01.1997 - Current
No Degree - Relaxation Therapist
Stratford Career Institute
No Degree - Occupational And Physical Therapist Assistant
Stratford Career Institute
Psychology /Social Work -
Stratford Career Institute
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