Overview
Work History
Education
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT/TRAINING
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Julie Klingenberg

Komoka,Canada

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Direct Support Professional

Alice Saddy Association
05.2008 - Current
  • Provide support and assist with daily living to individuals living in Intensive Supports, Share Your Home, Long Term Care and Supported Independent Living locations.
  • Complete annual Individual Support Plans and collaborate with team members.
  • Follow agency procedures and protocols to maintain individuals' files, including completing accurately detailed reports and records relative to the needs of the individuals within a confidential manner.
  • Facilitate community connections and participation, promoting inclusion, independence and positive experiences for individuals.
  • Assist with organizing, submitting and participating in Passport Funded programs and experiences.
  • Provide education and offer options, assisting the individual to make their own informed decisions.
  • Advocate for individuals' needs and rights.
  • Provide assistance with personal care.
  • Collaborate with families, caregivers, and team members, maintaining open lines of communication and ensuring a cohesive approach to best support the individual.
  • Provide flexibility within working hours to accommodate individuals receiving support.
  • Participate in monthly Streamline Operations meetings to identify processes that can be simplified to be more efficient and effective.

AIMS Trainer

Alice Saddy Association
05.2018 - Current


  • Coordinate with Human Resources and fellow AIMS trainers to ensure timely skill acquisition for new employees and students.
  • Provide a safe and supportive learning environment.
  • Deliver clear and comprehensive training sessions, adapting to different learning styles and abilities.
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to new employees and students, giving them confidence to provide enhanced quality of service and supports.

Student Supervisor

Alice Saddy Association
09.2017 - Current
  • Mentor students, providing strong leadership skills in the areas of guidance, support and communication.
  • Collaborate with Agency Student Manager as well as Fanshawe College Supervisor to maintain a consistent and supportive placement experience for the student.
  • Coordinate AIMS training, weekly meetings, schedule and shadow shifts during the student on-boarding process.
  • Provide weekly evaluations, including meaningful feedback, assignments and future goals.

Direct Support Professional

Self Employed Services
05.2009 - 12.2018
  • Provided supports within the family home, as well as at the individual's volunteer jobs.
  • Provided respite care, meal preparation, light housekeeping duties and transportation.
  • Maintained ongoing communication with parents.
  • Promoted physical well-being by supporting individual in engaging in regular exercise routines at their local gym and tailored their workouts to suit their abilities.

Education

Diploma - Developmental Services Worker

Fanshawe College
London, ON
04-2008

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT/TRAINING

  • Understanding Grief and Loss and How to Support People with an Intellectual/ Developmental Disability in Coping with Grief and Loss- 2024
  • Social Role Valorization- 2018
  • Mental Health First Aid- 2018
  • First Aid & CPR/AED Level C
  • CPI

Timeline

AIMS Trainer

Alice Saddy Association
05.2018 - Current

Student Supervisor

Alice Saddy Association
09.2017 - Current

Direct Support Professional

Self Employed Services
05.2009 - 12.2018

Direct Support Professional

Alice Saddy Association
05.2008 - Current

Diploma - Developmental Services Worker

Fanshawe College
Julie Klingenberg