Gladys Idahosa
Brampton,ON
Summary
Certified Developmental Services Worker (DSW) and Personal Support Worker (PSW) with over one year of professional experience supporting individuals with developmental and physical needs. Skilled in providing personal care, emotional support, behavioral assistance, and implementing individualized support plans in both home and group care settings. Volunteered at Langstaff Square Care Community and currently employed at Everest Home Healthcare. Recognized for being reliable, compassionate, and culturally sensitive, with strong knowledge of safety procedures, crisis prevention, and patient-centered care. Seeking to join a team where I can continue delivering high-quality care while growing professionally.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Developmental Support Worker
Everest Home Healthcare
11.2024 - Current
- Provided individualized support to clients with developmental disabilities, promoting independence and skill development.
- Assisted in implementing personalized care plans based on client needs and preferences.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client progress and daily activities to ensure compliance with standards.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize client care strategies and enhance service delivery.
- Monitored client behavior and reported significant changes to supervising staff for timely intervention.
- Guided developmentally disabled adults through customized day programs.
- Facilitated engaging activities that fostered social interaction and skill-building among clients.
- Improved quality of life for clients through compassionate care and assistance with daily tasks.
- Supported clients in maintaining clean and organized living spaces, fostering a sense of pride in their homes.
Developmental Support Worker
Langstaff Square Care Community (Volunteer)
09.2024 - 03.2025
- Provide personal care
- Administered health care directives as assigned by health care professionals and residential supervisor
- Assisted with activities of daily living
- Assisted with recreational activities
- Assisted under the supervision of preceptor with bed bath and shower
- Safely transferred patients into and out of bed from wheelchair
- Maintained contact with clients to ensure absolute safety
Education
Developmental Service Worker Diploma -
CLI College of Business Health & Technology
05-2024
Personal Service Worker Diploma -
ABM College
07-2023
Skills
- Responsible, efficient hard worker with excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent understanding of the role of DSW and PSW in the Health Care Field
- Possess a compassionate and flexible nature with a client centre approach to care giving
- Excellent organization and communication skills
- Ability to develop good rapport with clients and families
- Excellent ability to work in a multicultural fast paced environment
- Accomplish tasks under pressure both alone and as a team member
- Excellent communication skills in English and Edo
- Initiative and proactivity
- Self-awareness
- Creativity and innovation
- Motivational skills
Certification
- Standard First Aid and CPR level C - Red Cross 2024
- Pharmacology 2024
- Safety Management Certification - 2024
- Crisis Prevention Intervention - 2024
- Applied Behavior Analysis Certification 2024
Section name
- Dear Sir/Madam
- Please accept my letter for the position of a Developmental service worker in your organization. As a hardworking individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, in addition to strong commitment to assist others, I would like to bring these positive values to your caring team. I believe that my work experience, as well as my person attributes would make me an asset to the organization. I consider myself to be a warm, compassionate, and empathetic professional, who enjoys assisting individuals in need in nursing home and group home settings. I am confident that my experience, education, and enthusiasm will allow me to make a meaningful contribution to the ongoing care giving services your organization provides.
- I look forward to meeting with you to discuss in detail how my capabilities can best serve your clients’ and organization’s needs. I am available to meet with you at your earliest convenience.
- Thank you in advance for your time and consideration.
- Sincerely
- Name: Gladys Idahosa
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Developmental Support Worker
Everest Home Healthcare
11.2024 - Current
Developmental Support Worker
Langstaff Square Care Community (Volunteer)
09.2024 - 03.2025
Developmental Service Worker Diploma -
CLI College of Business Health & Technology
Personal Service Worker Diploma -
ABM College
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