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Felicia Sitzes

Sarnia,ON

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Dependable employee establishes rapport and trust with the individuals supported and helps complete daily living tasks to enhance quality of life. Driven to prioritize individual needs with attention to important details. Valued as accommodating, kind-hearted team player dedicated to expanding knowledge and responsibilities.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Direct Support Professional

St Francis Advocates
07.2011 - Current
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Administered medication as directed by physician.
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
  • Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
  • Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
  • Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
  • Provided staff coaching, mentoring, and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.
  • Family communication

Substitute Educational Assistant

Lambton-Kent District School Board
09.2009 - 09.2012
  • Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
  • Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
  • Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
  • Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
  • Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.

Education

Ontario College Diploma - Developmental Services Worker

Lambton College of Applied Arts And Technology
Sarnia, ON
06.2013

Certification - Autism And Behavioral Sciences

Lambton College of Applied Arts And Technology
Sarnia, ON
06.2010

Ontario College Diploma - Child And Youth Worker

Lambton College of Applied Arts And Technology
Sarnia, ON
06.2009

Skills

    • Goal Setting
    • Behavior Redirection
    • Medication Administration
    • Client Transportation
      • Case Management
      • Care Plan Management
      • Client Support
      • First Aid and Safety

Timeline

Direct Support Professional

St Francis Advocates
07.2011 - Current

Substitute Educational Assistant

Lambton-Kent District School Board
09.2009 - 09.2012

Ontario College Diploma - Developmental Services Worker

Lambton College of Applied Arts And Technology

Certification - Autism And Behavioral Sciences

Lambton College of Applied Arts And Technology

Ontario College Diploma - Child And Youth Worker

Lambton College of Applied Arts And Technology
Felicia Sitzes