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Gurmandeep Sekhon

Winnipeg,MB

Summary

Accomplished Direct Support Professional with a proven track record at Heartstone Community Living, adept in compassionate caregiving and client support. Leveraged first aid and CPR skills to enhance client safety and well-being. Excelled in behavior redirection, significantly improving client satisfaction and compliance. Demonstrates a strong commitment to maintaining dignity and privacy, with a focus on achieving tangible results in client care.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Direct Support Professional

Heartstone Community Living
10.2022 - Current
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
  • Supported clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
  • Administered medication under supervision, ensuring adherence to healthcare plans.

Direct Support Professional

Associati9n for Community Living
03.2022 - Current
  • Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
  • 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.
  • Supported clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
  • Monitored medication administration, maintaining accurate records to ensure client safety and compliance with prescribed treatment plans.

Maintenance Worker

M&C Commodities
04.2021 - 09.2023
  • Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
  • Handled emergency situations efficiently by troubleshooting problems rapidly and implementing effective solutions under pressure.
  • Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
  • Reduced downtime by quickly identifying and resolving mechanical issues in a timely manner.

Framer

Uday Homes Ltd
09.2019 - 02.2021
  • Maintained a clean work environment by organizing materials and removing debris at the end of each day.
  • Accurately and safely installed wall, roof and floor structures according to blueprints, customer requests, and available inventories.
  • Enhanced overall project efficiency by accurately measuring and cutting materials for framing projects.
  • Cut and joined wood, using precise measurements and proper techniques to create frames of different sizes

Prep Cook

Villa Alneau
03.2019 - 01.2021
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple food stations simultaneously without compromising quality or speed.
  • Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
  • Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.

Cashier Manager

Video Cellar
07.2018 - 09.2020
  • Managed daily cash deposits, ensuring accuracy and timely submission to the bank.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by efficiently managing cashier transactions and addressing customer concerns.
  • Resolved customer complaints quickly to maintain customer satisfaction.

Education

Culinary Arts

Red River College of Applied Arts, Science And Technology
Winnipeg, MB
05.2021

Skills

  • First aid and safety
  • Behavior redirection
  • Client Support
  • Compassionate Caregiving
  • CPR Certification
  • First Aid Certification

Languages

English
Full Professional
Punjabi
Full Professional
Hindi
Full Professional

Certification

Food safety

Cpr/aed

Whimis

Timeline

Direct Support Professional

Heartstone Community Living
10.2022 - Current

Direct Support Professional

Associati9n for Community Living
03.2022 - Current

Maintenance Worker

M&C Commodities
04.2021 - 09.2023

Framer

Uday Homes Ltd
09.2019 - 02.2021

Prep Cook

Villa Alneau
03.2019 - 01.2021

Cashier Manager

Video Cellar
07.2018 - 09.2020

Culinary Arts

Red River College of Applied Arts, Science And Technology

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