Emily White
Caledonia,Canada
Summary
Capable, organized, Direct support professional experienced working in challenging environments. Enthusiastic about the opportunity to take the next career step with CWSDS to further my experience and knowledge working with individuals with different abilities
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Central West Specialized Developmental Services
02.2014 - Current
- Advocating for the individuals supported to ensure their needs are met
- Assisting with all aspects of daily care while maintaining privacy and dignity
- Administering medications as needed
- Writing individual support plans, to support the goals and interests of the individual
- Ensuring behaviour support plan is implemented as written
- Follow all policies and procedures as outlined, and ensure accurate and up to date documentation
- Ensure health and safety of individuals we support and ensure the environment is free of hazards
- Transporting and supporting individuals at medical appointments and leisure activities
- Manage individuals PNA funds and passport funding as required
- Orrientating new staff as needed
- Completing any additional tasks as required; such as preparing documents for compliance
- Plan and implement monthly calendar of day services activities to aline with individuals interests and goals
Support Worker
Community Living Guelph Wellington
07.2010 - 12.2012
- Encouraged independence by teaching individuals life skills
- Transported and supported individuals with appointments and personal errands
- Dispense medication as needed
- Assist individuals with setting goals and facilitating activities to meet their goals
- Assist with all aspects of personal care
- Maintain a clean safe environment at all times
Developmental Services Worker
Hopewell Childrens home
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Work as part of a team within a children's respite home to ensure safety and well being to up to 6 children in our care at a time
- Plan and implement fun and engaging activities both within the home and in the community
- Administer medication as required
- Follow behaviour plans as outlined by parents or caregiver's
- Cook and provide healthy meals following Canada food guide
- Maintain a clean working environment, completing household duties as required
- Maintain good communication with families to ensure best care is provided at all times
- Assume team leader position when required on shift (2011-2012)
Head Lifeguard and Cabin Counselor (Summer Position)
Belwood Lodge and Camp
07.2007 - 08.2011
- Tested and maintained pool chemicals to ensure swimming water was kept within safe levels
- Monitored swimmers at all times to ensure safety both in the pool and when down at waterfront programs while ensuring fun, safe, engaging programming
- Conducted staff training as necessary
- Assisted with other tasks as assigned around camp
- Ensure health and safety of all campers and staff at all times as well as maintain a safe working environment
- Adapt programming as needed to ensure all individuals can participate
Education
Developmental Services Worker -
Fanshawe College
London, ON01.2012
High School Diploma -
Centennial CVI
Guelph, ON06.2010
Skills
- Excellent time management and initiative
- Works well independently but also great within team setting
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Proficient in AIMS and MS office documents
- Current first aid and Safe Management certification
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Central West Specialized Developmental Services
02.2014 - Current
Developmental Services Worker
Hopewell Childrens home
01.2012 - 01.2014
Support Worker
Community Living Guelph Wellington
07.2010 - 12.2012
Head Lifeguard and Cabin Counselor (Summer Position)
Belwood Lodge and Camp
07.2007 - 08.2011
Developmental Services Worker -
Fanshawe College
High School Diploma -
Centennial CVI
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