Passionate individual with experience in providing assistance to individuals with physical, emotional, and mental disabilities. Proven ability to create innovative solutions to support individuals in achieving their goals. Skilled in developing care plans, delivering emotional support, and communicating effectively with clients and their families.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
DISABILITY SUPPORT WORKER
Independence Advocacy inc.
01.2024 - Current
Provide bedside and personal care to clients and help them move, bathe, groom and get dressed and undressed
Mentor client towards achieving Individual Support Plan (ISP) goal
Encourage healthy relationship skills with family, friends & community
Administer medication, first aid if/when necessary
Change non-sterile dressings and give oral medications
Use de-escalation techniques to manage challenging behaviours
Support client during setbacks and celebrating successes with them
Drive person-in-care) to appointments/events within the community and supervise/participate with the client in recreational, leisure, vocational (training/employment) activities
Change non-sterile dressings and give oral medications
Care for people and families during periods of illness or recovery
Assess individual behavioural, emotional, and social needs and requirements
Administer medication, first aid if/when necessary.
PROFESSIONAL AND RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM AND SERVICE COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKER
Robin Hood Association
03.2020 - 11.2022
Assisting with client intakes
Assisting clients with in-house or outside chores
Ensuring program and building safety through building checks
Relationship building with youth in residential programs
Ensuring accurate documentation is completed
Coordinate work and information flow with fellow workers and other team member.
Supervising youth during meals and breaks in programming
Assisting with program routine
Assist with program routines and expectations
Education
High School Diploma -
Alexandre. Tacher
Skills
Fluent communication in both the English and French languages
Understand and follow emergency procedures
Team player with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Functions well under pressure, able to meet changing priorities and deadlines
Computer Skills; Microsoft Word, E-mail, and Internet applications
Responsible, dependable, and strong work ethic
Reliable and adaptable fast learner who takes initiative
Honest and motivated
Personal care
Housekeeping and meal preparation
Certification
First Aid/Emergency Course- Certified
WHMIS Course-Certified
Food Safe Course-Certified
CSTS Course-Certified
Languages
English
Professional Working
French
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
DISABILITY SUPPORT WORKER
Independence Advocacy inc.
01.2024 - Current
PROFESSIONAL AND RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM AND SERVICE COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKER
Service Warehouse/Driver, Warehouse Orders at Independence School District Independence, MO.Service Warehouse/Driver, Warehouse Orders at Independence School District Independence, MO.
Operations Director at Advocacy For Respect & Choice—Long Beach Inc. / Value VillageOperations Director at Advocacy For Respect & Choice—Long Beach Inc. / Value Village