Harmanjeet Kaur
Summary
Professional with strong background in providing compassionate care and support to individuals with disabilities. Skilled in developing individualized care plans, implementing therapeutic activities, and ensuring client safety and well-being. Strong focus on team collaboration, effective communication, and adapting to changing needs. Reliable and results-driven, with commitment to enhancing clients' quality of life through empathetic and respectful care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Life Skills Worker
Thresholds Homes and Supports Inc.
11.2022 - Current
- Evaluated program effectiveness periodically, making necessary adjustments based on feedback from clients and staff members alike.
- Empowered clients by teaching essential life skills, such as budgeting, time management, and decision making.
- Tailored intervention strategies according to cultural sensitivities and unique backgrounds of each client served.
- Implemented evidence-based strategies to improve clients'' coping mechanisms and problem-solving abilities.
- Enhanced individual growth by assessing and addressing life skills needs of clients.
Residential Youth Worker
Pioneer Youth Services
06.2022 - 12.2023
- Enhanced youth development by implementing individualized care plans and engaging in therapeutic activities.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques, resulting in improved resident interactions and reduced conflicts.
- Maintained safe living environment by enforcing house rules and addressing behavioral concerns promptly and effectively.
- Organized recreational outings for residents, encouraging positive social engagement within their local community.
- Improved residents'' emotional well-being through compassionate counseling and support during challenging situations.
- Managed medication administration according to prescribed schedules while maintaining accurate records of all medications dispensed.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive resident information in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Developed strong relationships with residents, fostering trust and open communication to address personal issues.
Community Disability Support Worker
OPTIONAL REHABILITATION SERVICES (OPTIONS) INC.
09.2020 - 01.2022
- Provided emotional support to clients during challenging times, fostering resilience and coping skills.
- Adhered to company requirements for client interactions and care standards.
- Facilitated community integration for clients by organizing outings, social events, and other opportunities for engagement.
- Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, client behaviors, and incidents.
- Communicated regularly with family members about client progress, addressing any concerns or questions promptly.
Disability Support Worker
Supported Lifestyles Ltd.
06.2019 - 01.2022
- Advocated fiercely on behalf of clients when necessary to ensure their rights were respected in various settings such as education or healthcare environments.
- Maintained safety with tidy, clean, and hazard-free home environments.
- Assisted clients in reaching personal goals through targeted skill-building activities and therapeutic interventions.
- Kept accurate records for client files and handled related paperwork.
Disability Support Worker
Independent Counselling Enterprises
11.2018 - 09.2020
- Maintained accurate records of client progress, adjusting support strategies as needed to maximize outcomes.
- Conducted regular assessments of client needs to identify potential areas of growth or improvement within their care plan structure.
Education
Disability studies -
Bow Valley College
Calgary, AB01.2018
Personal Support Worker -
Conestoga College
Calgary, AB01.2017
Bachelor Of Science -
Eternal University
India01.2016
Skills
- Self-awareness
- Anger management
- Substance abuse prevention
- Career planning
- First aid and CPR
- Social etiquette
- Teamwork
- Supportive personality
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
Certification
- Standard First Aid/CPR
- Safety in Work Place (WHIMS), 2016
- Non - Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI)
- Safe Talk
- Freedom of Information and protection of Privacy Act (FOIP) Online Course
Practicumexperience
- Personal Support Worker, Trinity Village, Kitchener, ON, Canada, Delivering quality, specialized client services in accordance to agency’s mission, philosophy, agency and position standards, Providing support to individuals through community integration, skill learning, and positive quality of life., Providing client assistance (e.g., behavioral and emotional support, data collection, implementation of behavioral support plans etc.), Participating in community and recreational pursuits with clients, Using critical thinking skills to ensure the safety of all individuals in the home, Providing Personal Care such as bathing, feeding, toileting etc.
- Disability Support Worker (Group Living), New Age Services, Calgary, Alberta, Behavior observation and support, Maintaining record of client progress, Assessing client to determine continuing needs, Assistance in building client self-image and self-confidence, Communicate client needs to care managers, Accompanied clients on excursions to parks and shopping centers, Developed and implemented behavior intervention and support initiatives, Documentation and medicine administration
Timeline
Life Skills Worker
Thresholds Homes and Supports Inc.
11.2022 - Current
Residential Youth Worker
Pioneer Youth Services
06.2022 - 12.2023
Community Disability Support Worker
OPTIONAL REHABILITATION SERVICES (OPTIONS) INC.
09.2020 - 01.2022
Disability Support Worker
Supported Lifestyles Ltd.
06.2019 - 01.2022
Disability Support Worker
Independent Counselling Enterprises
11.2018 - 09.2020
Personal Support Worker -
Conestoga College
- Standard First Aid/CPR
- Safety in Work Place (WHIMS), 2016
- Non - Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI)
- Safe Talk
- Freedom of Information and protection of Privacy Act (FOIP) Online Course
Disability studies -
Bow Valley College
Bachelor Of Science -
Eternal University
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