Deborah Brooks
Belleville,Ontario
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Community Visions and Networking Quinte
Belleville, ON
10.2020 - Current
- Providing support to persons with activities of daily living, including personal care, meal preparation, dressing, feeding
- Administering medication
- Advocating for people with disabilities for medical care, Individual Support Plans, personal needs and preferences
- Maintaining and recording health records, concerns, and measurable goals
- Focus on safety of staff and supported persons
- Advocating on behalf of supported individuals
- Planning; ISP, Behaviour Support, Personal Safety Protocols , POM Interviewing
- Developing training and orientation for new staff
- Menu and meal planning
- Building skills and fostering independence
- Household duties including cleaning, shopping, laundry
- Providing support with finances, social outings
Business Owner
Self Employed
Belleville, ON
05.1991 - Current
- Sales, promotion of business
- Hair-styling
- Customer service and consultation
- Cleaning
- Administration, banking, bookkeeping
- Records Management
Personal Support Worker
Pathways to Independence
Belleville, ON
04.2016 - 01.2020
- Supporting individuals with special needs to live a full and independent life
- Providing support with activities of daily living, personal hygiene, grooming, dressing, and feeding
- Implementing behavioural management plans
- Build personal and community living skills
- Implementing Quality of Life Plans
- Household management, meal planning, organization of activities
- Manage and maintain accurate client information and documentation
- Participating and ensuring a positive team environment
Direct Support Worker
Community Living Lennox and Addington
10.2022 - 06.2024
- Participating in Day Programs, Employment Programs
- Providing transportation and accompany supported persons to places of employment and personal interest activities
- Assistance in developing planning and outcomes, goals
- Assistance in Activities of Daily Living, when required
- Supporting people to have meaningful experiences and relationships in a way they have chosen
- Medication Administration
- Household management
Personal Support Worker
Paramed
Belleville, ON
06.2014 - 05.2016
- Provide compassionate personal care
- Assist with Activities of Daily Living
- Provide support and relief for caregivers
- Assist with medication
- Feeding, cooking, and housekeeping when required
- Record keeping
Education
Pharmacology for Medical Professionals
Loyalist College
Belleville, ONPersonal Support Worker Certificate - undefined
Loyola
Belleville, ONBusiness Administration Diploma - undefined
Academy of Learning Career and Business College
Belleville, ONOntario Secondary School Diploma - undefined
Skills
- Exceptional interpersonal Skills
- Accurate Keyboarding and Data -entry
- Excellent oral and written Communication Skills
- Medical Terminology
- Pharmacology
- Ability to work independently or in a team
- Customer service skills
- Professional
- Proficient with Office Software in a Windows Environment
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Certification
CPI/NVCI November 2024
First Aid & CPR October 2023
Mental Health First Aid January 2024
Timeline
Direct Support Worker
Community Living Lennox and Addington
10.2022 - 06.2024
Direct Support Professional
Community Visions and Networking Quinte
10.2020 - Current
Personal Support Worker
Pathways to Independence
04.2016 - 01.2020
Personal Support Worker
Paramed
06.2014 - 05.2016
Business Owner
Self Employed
05.1991 - Current
Pharmacology for Medical Professionals
Loyalist College
Personal Support Worker Certificate - undefined
Loyola
Business Administration Diploma - undefined
Academy of Learning Career and Business College
Ontario Secondary School Diploma - undefined
CPI/NVCI November 2024
First Aid & CPR October 2023
Mental Health First Aid January 2024