Caring and competent Childcare Provider experienced in keeping kids safe while nurturing development with age-appropriate activities. Strong verbal and written communication skills, organized nature and proactive approach to solving problems and managing conflict. Outgoing child caregiver with experience caring for children while providing encouragement and kindness. Expert at guiding playtime, leading exercise activities and teaching rules. Creative planner with gift for keeping children engaged long-term with fun activities.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Child and Youth Care Practitioner
The Link Youth And Family Support
05.2024 - Current
Counseling clients living in group homes and supervising their activities
Participating in the selection and admission of clients to appropriate programs
Implementing life skills workshops, substance abuse treatment programs, behaviour management programs, youth service programs, and other community and social service programs under the supervision of social services or health care professionals
Meeting with clients to assess their progress, give support, and discuss any difficulties or problems
Assisting in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment programs by tracking clients’ behavioural changes and responses to interventions
Implementing and organizing the delivery of specific services within the community
Maintaining contact with other social service agencies and health care providers involved with clients to provide information and obtain feedback on clients’ overall progress
Coordinating the volunteer activities of human service agencies, health care facilities, and arts and sports organizations
May maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research.
Support Worker
Juniper Center Inc
04.2024 - Current
Supporting Clients with shopping, budgeting and managing finances
Evaluating the Client's practical and emotional needs and assisting with creating support plans
Monitoring the mental health and wellbeing of service users and reporting any significant changes
Providing emotional support to service users and families by listening to and discussing concerns
Encouraging Clients to achieve personal goals and always being respectful of their choices.
Personal Support Worker
ParaMed Home Health Care
12.2021 - 03.2024
Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance
Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship
Assisted clients with daily living need to maintain self-esteem and general wellness
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives
Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs
Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces
Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels
Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
Education
HND : Accounting -
Federal Polytechnic Offa
07.2003
Skills
Clinical Documentation
Mobility Support
Medication Reminders
Personal Care Support
Range of Motion Exercises
Patient Care
Client Requirements
Assisting with Daily Living
Privacy and Confidentiality
Meal Planning and Preparation
Status Updates
Diet and Nutrition
Hospice and Palliative Care
Nursing Assistance
Compassionate Client Care
Direct Supervision
Community Assistance Knowledge
Community Resources
Substance abuse awareness
Strength-Based Approach
Professional boundaries
Emotional Regulation
Positive Reinforcement
Certification
Home Support Worker. ON, Canada
Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA) in Dementia Care
Positive Physical Approach and Hand-under-Hand
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Child and Youth Care Practitioner
The Link Youth And Family Support
05.2024 - Current
Support Worker
Juniper Center Inc
04.2024 - Current
Personal Support Worker
ParaMed Home Health Care
12.2021 - 03.2024
HND : Accounting -
Federal Polytechnic Offa
Home Support Worker. ON, Canada
Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA) in Dementia Care
Positive Physical Approach and Hand-under-Hand
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