Corinne Livingston
Durham,ON
Summary
Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success. Dedicated employee known for punctuality, pursuing employment options where good customer service and positive attitude will make a difference. Reliable support worker offering several-year background promoting client development in day program and group home settings. Skilled in facilitating physical and educational activities and monitoring client progress. Observant and patient team player with passion for helping others. Mature support worker offering several-year background providing vulnerable individuals with care to improve quality of life. Polished in administering developmental screenings and providing mentoring services. Warm and friendly professional committed to orchestrating support for families dealing with various issues such as domestic violence, substance abuse and mental illness.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Support Worker
Community Living
Guelph-Wellington
08.1987 - 05.2016
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care tasks.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to enhance client well-being.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for clients and staff.
- Documented client progress and daily activities in care logs.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to coordinate care plans.
- Implemented recreational activities to promote social interaction among clients.
- Followed safety protocols while administering medications as directed by staff.
- Communicated effectively with families about client needs and concerns.
- Managed challenging behaviour from clients in a calm manner by utilising de-escalation techniques.
- Monitored client wellbeing and reported any changes or concerns to relevant staff members.
- Supported clients' social, physical and emotional needs to help integrate into local community.
- Assisted clients with personal care, such as showering and dressing.
- Tracked client behaviors, daily activities, new skills, and notable incidents for documentation purposes.
- Reported any incidents or accidents in accordance with company policy and procedure.
- Helped clients develop independent living skills, such as budgeting, cooking and cleaning.
- Drove and accompanied clients to appointments, shopping and special events for safety and companionship.
- Provided emotional and practical support to vulnerable adults.
- Accompanied clients to medical appointments and assisted them with their daily needs.
- Developed positive relationships with service users and maintained professional boundaries at all times.
- Administered medication according to company guidelines whilst monitoring its effectiveness.
- Lifted, moved and adjusted clients to ambulate individuals for diverse needs.
- Liaised effectively between other professionals involved in a client's care, such as doctors, nurses, social workers and family members.
- Organised leisure activities for clients in the community.
- Actively encouraged service users to make decisions about their own lives where appropriate.
- Attended regular reviews of service user's care plans to ensure the best outcomes for each individual.
- Delivered one-to-one sessions focused on developing communication skills, problem solving techniques, self-confidence building.
- Supported clients to access education, training or employment opportunities.
- Conducted risk assessments on behalf of service users who were deemed at risk of harm or exploitation.
- Provided advocacy services for service users during meetings with external agencies or professionals.
- Engaged clients in activities aimed at promoting physical and mental stimulation.
- Conducted household tasks, including cleaning and laundry, to maintain a clean and safe living environment.
- Advocated for clients' rights and interests within the community and various institutions.
- Delivered tailored support to clients with diverse needs, including those with physical disabilities, mental health conditions, and learning difficulties.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, such as personal hygiene and meal preparation.
- Participated in professional development and training sessions to enhance care quality and support provided.
- Implemented behavior management plans for clients with challenging behaviors.
Education
High School Diploma -
Arthur High School
Arthur, ON01-1986
Some College (No Degree) -
Conestoga College
Waterloo, ONSkills
- Community integration
- Client relationship management
- Team collaboration
- Health record documentation
- Crisis intervention
- Emotional support
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Crisis management
- Treatment plans
- Health and safety awareness
- Housekeeping tasks
- Basic caregiving
- Behavioral support
- Professional boundaries
- Skill building
- Documentation and reporting
- Presentation design
- Critical thinking
Affiliations
- I am currently a volunteer with VON, doing telephone reassurance calls
Timeline
Support Worker
Community Living
08.1987 - 05.2016
High School Diploma -
Arthur High School
Some College (No Degree) -
Conestoga College