Dedicated Community Support Worker with 9 years of experience supporting adults with disabilities in community-based settings. Skilled in person-centred and strength-based practice, behavioural support, recreation programming, life-skills development, personal care, and safe lifts and transfers. Experienced working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams and developing meaningful activities that promote independence, participation, dignity, and quality of life.
Strong ability to develop and facilitate recreation and life-skills programs based on individual interests, strengths, abilities, and goals. Brings a holistic approach to practice that recognizes physical, emotional, social, cultural, and community well-being.
- Provide person-centred, strength-based support to adults with disabilities, promoting independence, dignity, choice, and meaningful community participation.
- Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to support individual goals, needs, and overall well-being.
- Provide behavioural support using individualized and respectful strategies.
- Assist with lifts and transfers, personal hygiene, and activities of daily living while maintaining safety and dignity.
- Support individuals in developing life skills, independence, social connections, and community involvement.
- Develop and facilitate recreation and leisure programs based on individual interests, abilities, and goals.
- Design and implement life-skills workshops focused on practical skills, confidence, independence, and participation.
- Encourage meaningful engagement in recreational, social, and community-based activities.
- Adapt activities and programs to accommodate individual abilities, needs, interests, and goals.
- Apply a holistic approach to supporting individuals’ physical, emotional, social, cultural, and community well-being.
- First Aid Level 1
- Occupational First Aid Level 1 (OFA 1)
- FoodSafe
- WHMIS
- Mandt System Training — 2015
- Medication Administration Training